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Hikes in Kyffhäuser

Thuringia,Germany

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The Kyffhäuser Nature Park in Germany offers numerous beautiful hiking opportunities. Find out more about the geographical location, tourist attractions and the best seasons for hiking.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Kyffhäuser

Hiking Trail · Harz
Hiking in the Kyffhäuser Nature Park - Circular route from Tilleda to the Imperial Castle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
2
12.9 km
4:00 h
375 m
375 m
A very scenic and impressive circular hiking route through the Kyffhäuser Mountains to the historic sites of the Imperial Palace of Tilleda and the Kyffhusen Imperial Castle on the Kyffhäuser mountain with the imposing Kyffhäuser Monument.
Hornungshöhe rest area
Hiking Trail · Kyffhäuser
Circular hiking route 2 Hornungshöhe
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
5
5.6 km
1:35 h
157 m
157 m
A nice short route over the Frankenhäuser Schlachtberg, marked with a yellow circle with a black 2 on a white background.
Possen primeval forest path
Hiking Trail · Kyffhäuser
Possen primeval forest path - Thuringian primeval forest paths
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
8.5 km
4:00 h
239 m
239 m
The Possen primeval forest path south of Sondershausen leads you into a 1000 ha large protected forest area that is allowed to develop into a "primeval forest of tomorrow" in the long term.
Hiking Trail · Schloßberg - Solwiesen
Great Auleben Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.5
11.3 km
3:03 h
213 m
213 m
From the Europe Village Auleben, you hike through the Badraer Switzerland and along the Solwiesen, with great views of the Golden Aue and the Kyffhäuser.
Panorama Museum - Bad Frankenhausen
Hiking Trail · Kyffhäuser
Route tip on the Luther Trail: "Reformation and Peasants' War" - Around Bad Frankenhausen
recommended route Difficulty moderate closed
5
16.2 km
5:00 h
362 m
362 m
Explore historic sites of the Peasants' War and embark on a discovery journey on the southern slopes of the Kyffhäuser Mountains.
Circular hiking trail around the Helmestausee
Hiking Trail · Harz
Circular hiking route around the Helmestausee
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
16.9 km
4:10 h
12 m
16 m
A well-marked and varied circular hiking route with scenic and cultural-historical highlights leads around the Helmestausee.
Through the cherry paradise
Hiking Trail · Harz
To the Kyffhäuser Monument
Premium content Difficulty moderate
5
9.9 km
3:00 h
283 m
283 m
On challenging paths, this circular route leads us through the cherry paradise up to the Kyffhäuser Monument, which impresses us with its imposing architecture and exciting background stories.
Humboldt's Castle - Auleben
Hiking Trail · Heringen/Helme
Luther route // Heringen - Auleben
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
9.4 km
2:40 h
237 m
228 m
From castle to castle, through forest and open land with wonderful views of the Golden Aue.
Panorama Museum exterior view
Hiking Trail · Süd-Ost-Kyffhäuser
Therapeutic trail K2: Bad Frankenhausen – Bear Valley
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
5
5 km
1:25 h
128 m
128 m
City Park – Wüstes Kalktal – Schlachtberg – Nut Meadow – Tilledaer Stieg – Panorama Museum – Fruit Variety Garden – Hunter's Cross – Bear Valley – German Pension Insurance BUND - Rehabilitation Center Bad Frankenhausen – Cemetery – The Leaning Tower of Bad Frankenhausen® – Goethe Street – City Park
The Leaning Tower of the Upper Church - Bad Frankenhausen
Hiking Trail · Kyffhäuser
Luther Trail: Stage 45 - From Bad Frankenhausen to Nordhausen
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
No ratings (yet)
35.8 km
11:00 h
480 m
399 m
From the former battlefields of the Peasants' War to Nordhausen, where the Reformation took hold fastest.
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In the heart of Germany lies the Kyffhäuser Nature Park, a beautiful area with diverse landscapes and a rich history. The park stretches across parts of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt and is known for its breathtaking nature.


Geographical location

The Kyffhäuser Nature Park is located in the northern part of the Kyffhäuser mountain range, which is part of the low mountain range threshold. The region is characterized by rolling hills, deep valleys and dense forests. A particular highlight is the eponymous Kyffhäuser mountain with its striking ruins of the imperial palace.


Special sights

In addition to the scenic beauty, the nature park also offers a number of tourist attractions. These include the Barbarossa Cave, an impressive stalactite cave, and the Bad Frankenhausen Panorama Museum with its impressive circular painting.


Best seasons

The best times for hiking in the Kyffhauser Nature Park are the spring and autumn months, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or shows its magnificent autumn colors.


Hiking opportunities

There are numerous hiking trails in the Kyffhäuser Nature Park, suitable for all tastes and fitness levels. From leisurely strolls along the river valleys to challenging summit climbs, there is something for everyone.


The Kyffhäuser circular hiking trail or the Kelbra reservoir panorama trail are particularly suitable for families with children. Both routes offer a varied landscape and interesting sights along the way.

Reviews

  • August 18, 2026
    Frank Leppin
    August 05, 2026
    Ein wirklich sehr schöner Weg. Insbesondere bei heißen Wetter, denn man ist durchgängig im Wald. Parken auf dem Großparkplatz am Possen, dort kann man nach der Wanderung auch gut einkehren.
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    Stempelkasten 1
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    Stempelkasten 2
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    Rechts abbiegen
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    Stempelkasten 3
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    Written August 18, 2026
  • November 21, 2025
    Matthias H.
    Sehr schöner abwechslungsreicher Weg.
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    Photo: Matthias H., Community
    Written November 21, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Reha Circuit 1
  • October 04, 2025
    Annett Vetter
    October 03, 2025
    Gleich gestern Nachmittag bei schönstem Wetter ausprobiert... Wirklich sehr abwechslungsreich und kurzweilig mit tollen Ausblicken.
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    Written October 04, 2025
  • March 18, 2023
    Joachim Rieger
    March 17, 2023
    Eine schöne, abwechslungsreiche Tour mit landschaftlichen (Karst, Aussicht, Stausee) und interessanten (Salzwasserquelle, Hügelgräber, Goldene Aue) Highlights. Ein Abstecher zur Teufelskanzel lohnt sich übrigens nicht.
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    Written March 18, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Great Auleben Route
  • April 24, 2022
    Jens Helbig-Jachens
    bei nassen Wetter oder wenn es zuvor geregnet hat, wird es matschig.
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    Written April 24, 2022
  • May 22, 2021
    Karsten Demuth
    May 22, 2021
    War eine tolle Tour, gerne wieder. Bin aber vom Fernsehturm aufgebrochen
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    Photo: Karsten Demuth, Community
    Photo: Karsten Demuth, Community
    Photo: Karsten Demuth, Community
    Photo: Karsten Demuth, Community
    Written May 22, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Kyffhäuser-Wanderung
  • July 02, 2020
    Frank Cornelis
    July 02, 2020
    Een prachtige wandeling, topper voor sportieve natuurliefhebbers. Een stuk door het bos, dan langs de Kleine Wipper en vervolgens in bebloemd kalkrijk grasland en steppe. Orchideeën in de lente en vlinders in de zomer.
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    Written July 02, 2020
  • May 24, 2020
    Paula Martin
    May 24, 2020
    beeindruckende Überraschungen in Auleben und Heringen, in Fauna und Flora. Solquellen, Hügelgräber, karsthöhlen, goldene aue und kelbraer stausee.
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    Written May 24, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Great Auleben Route
  • April 08, 2020
    Karsten Demuth
    April 07, 2020
    Lässt sich gut laufen, GPS Koordinaten passen soweit. Es gibt ausreichend Rastplätze. Was nicht so schön ist. Mann läuft ein langes Stück über die Landstrasse, was dann nicht so angenehm ist. Fazit: Für Leute die km machen möchten.
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    Written April 08, 2020
  • July 03, 2018
    Franziska
    Die Tour hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Der "Aufstieg" hatte es zwar in sich gehabt, allerdings wurde man mit einem tollen Ausblick belohnt. Waren hinterher so motiviert, dass wir die Tour sogar noch verlängert hatten.
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    Blick vom Kyffhäuser Denkmal
    Photo: Franziska, Community
    Written July 03, 2018
  • September 14, 2014
    Holger Skidzun
    September 14, 2014
    Eine sehr ansprechende Tour, die im letzten Teil des Anstiegs anspruchsvoller wird und damit der Kategorie auch gerecht wird. Die Aussicht ist, wenn man den Eintritt bezahlen will, sehr lohnend. Der Abstieg ist vergleichsweise einfach, wir haben unsere Rast dann an dem letzten/ersten Infopunkt gemacht, damit wir nicht mehr so schwer zu tragen hatten. Unbedingt zu empfehlen, auch wenn man/frau kein unbedingter Kaiserfan ist...
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    Written September 14, 2014

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