Best trails near Seecamping Kelbra

This loop goes around the Kelbra dam, the largest lake in the region right at the foot of the Kyffhäuser mountains. The trail usually starts at the lido or the main dam and offers sweeping views over the water, which was originally dammed to protect the Helme river from flooding. The area is an important bird sanctuary where visitors can observe tens of thousands of cranes resting, especially in autumn. Reedbeds and salt-loving plants such as marsh samphire grow along the banks, while grey...

Varied loop trail in the Kyffhaeuser Nature Park, Thuringia. From the Kebra reservoir through the fields to Badra, then along the forested Schlossberg back to the car park - varied landscapes over a moderate distance are the motto of this hike. Hikers who are interested in avifauna can also make a detour to the bird watching point on the south bank of the Kebra reservoir. In the area of the start and finish point, you walk along the district road for a short time. Highlights of the hike: -...