Kyffhäuserweg
22.1miLength
3,907ftElevation gain
10.5–11.5hrEstimated time
Loop
Popular long-distance hiking trail over the legendary mountain ridge in the Kyffhäuser Nature Park
Numerous exciting sights are passed on this three-day themed hike in the Kyffhäuser Nature Park. A possible division of the route provides for the following three stages:
Day 1: Bad Frankenhausen - Barbarossa Cave
Day 2: Barbarossa Cave - Tilleda through the Kyffhäuser Forest
Day 3: Tilleda - Bad Frankenhausen via meadow orchards and a rock garden
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Top sights
Kyffhäuserdenkmal
Monument
Gietenkopf
Peak
Barbarossahöhle
Cave
Heiligenborn
Spring
Oberburg
Castle
Falkenburg
Archaeological site
Rothenburg
Castle
Mittelburg
Castle
Unterburg
Castle
Reichsburg Kyffhausen
Castle
Schlachtberg
Peak
Kulpenberg
Peak
Novalisblick
Viewpoint
Kautsberge
Peak
Breitenberg
Peak
Haus Toskana
Garden
Kyffhäuserburgberg
Peak
Spatenberg
Peak
Königsberg
Peak
Falkenburg
Peak
Elisabethquelle
Spring
Großer Herrnkopf
Peak
Brandberg
Peak
Spionskopf
Peak
Kyffhäuserquelle
Spring
Mönchberg
Peak
Mühlsteinbruch
Attraction
Steintal
Valley
Kirchenratskopf
Peak
Steingrabental
Valley
Tannenbergtal
Valley
Pfingstberg
Peak
Sittendorfer Köpfe
Peak
Kyffhäuserblick
Viewpoint
Bärenköpfe
Peak
Wolwedatal
Valley
Wehbank
Peak
Weißenburg
Castle
Schau-Siedehaus
Building
Der Schiefe Turm
Attraction
Filtersteuerung
Canal
Substratfilter
Reservoir
Wasserkreuz
Attraction
Thüringer Rostbratwurst
Hut
Galgenberg
Viewpoint
Streuobstzentrum
Attraction
Schloß "Villa Hoheneck"
Castle
Top sights
Kyffhäuserdenkmal
Monument
Gietenkopf
Peak
Barbarossahöhle
Cave
Heiligenborn
Spring
Oberburg
Castle
Falkenburg
Archaeological site
Rothenburg
Castle
Mittelburg
Castle
Unterburg
Castle
Reichsburg Kyffhausen
Castle
Schlachtberg
Peak
Kulpenberg
Peak
Novalisblick
Viewpoint
Kautsberge
Peak
Breitenberg
Peak
Haus Toskana
Garden
Kyffhäuserburgberg
Peak
Spatenberg
Peak
Königsberg
Peak
Falkenburg
Peak
Elisabethquelle
Spring
Großer Herrnkopf
Peak
Brandberg
Peak
Spionskopf
Peak
Kyffhäuserquelle
Spring
Mönchberg
Peak
Mühlsteinbruch
Attraction
Steintal
Valley
Kirchenratskopf
Peak
Steingrabental
Valley
Tannenbergtal
Valley
Pfingstberg
Peak
Sittendorfer Köpfe
Peak
Kyffhäuserblick
Viewpoint
Bärenköpfe
Peak
Wolwedatal
Valley
Wehbank
Peak
Weißenburg
Castle
Schau-Siedehaus
Building
Der Schiefe Turm
Attraction
Filtersteuerung
Canal
Substratfilter
Reservoir
Wasserkreuz
Attraction
Thüringer Rostbratwurst
Hut
Galgenberg
Viewpoint
Streuobstzentrum
Attraction
Schloß "Villa Hoheneck"
Castle
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 22.1-mile loop trail near Bad Frankenhausen, Thuringia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
What is the expected weather this week for Kyffhäuserweg?
Expected weather for Kyffhäuserweg for the next 5 days is:
- Sat, September 19 - 70 degrees/skurar
- Sun, September 20 - 63 degrees/klart
- Mon, September 21 - 63 degrees/klart
- Tue, September 22 - 64 degrees/klart
- Wed, September 23 - 69 degrees/klart
Where is Kyffhäuserweg located?
Kyffhäuserweg is a trail located in Kyffhauser Nature Park.
How hard is Kyffhäuserweg?
Kyffhäuserweg is considered a hard hike that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,907 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Kyffhäuserweg?
Kyffhäuserweg is considered a hard hike that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,907 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Kyffhäuserweg a loop?
Kyffhäuserweg is a loop trail that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,907 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Kyffhäuserweg?
Kyffhäuserweg is a loop trail that covers 22.1 mi, with an elevation gain of 3,907 ft. It takes about 10.5–11.5 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Kyffhäuserweg?
Dogs may be allowed on Kyffhäuserweg. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Kyffhäuserweg?
Kyffhäuserweg is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Kyffhäuserweg?
According to trailgoers, Kyffhäuserweg is usually somewhat busy. Kyffhäuserweg is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there scenic views at Kyffhäuserweg?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Kyffhäuserweg features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Novalisblick, Kyffhäuserblick, and Galgenberg.
Are there forests at Kyffhäuserweg?
Yes, Kyffhäuserweg is a forest trail in Kyffhauser Nature Park.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 3:41 am GMT+0