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Sondershausen

Welcome to Sondershausen, a charming destination in the Kyffhäuser district of Germany. This Travel Guide gives you an overview of the geographical location and special features, tourist attractions, cultural highlights and events as well as culinary specialities of the region.

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Attractions in Sondershausen


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Maps and trails
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 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 ...

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from WWF Deutschland,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Long Distance Hiking · Waldecker Land
Barbarossa route
Premium content Difficulty easy closed
Distance 304.4 km
Duration 87:00 h
Ascent 5,460 m
Descent 5,357 m

The Barbarossa route runs from Korbach across Hesse and Thuringia to Tilleda and to the Kyffhäuser Monument at the border with Saxony-Anhalt.

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from Wiebke Hillen,   Outdooractive Premium
Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
Tour de Südharz Kyffhäuser 2020
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 224.4 km
Duration 16:21 h
Ascent 1,251 m
Descent 1,261 m

Once crisscrossing through the region, the first Tour de Südharz Kyffhäuser 2020 took place. Here you can experience the route yourself once more.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
BUGA 2021 by road bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 150.9 km
Duration 10:25 h
Ascent 601 m
Descent 507 m

To discover the external sites of BUGA 2021 in the South Harz Kyffhäuser, you have the opportunity to do so by road bike in three stages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
Bicycle Rides · Kyffhäuser
BUGA 2021 by bike
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 130.5 km
Duration 9:05 h
Ascent 680 m
Descent 605 m

To discover the external locations of BUGA 2021 in Südharz Kyffhäuser, you have the opportunity to do this by bike in three stages.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 113 km
Duration 9:45 h
Ascent 597 m
Descent 533 m

From the Hainleite through the northern Thuringian Basin to beyond the Hainich ...

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from Tom Engelhaupt,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 113.4 km
Duration 8:07 h
Ascent 949 m
Descent 922 m

This ReformaTour leads from Nordhausen to Mühlhausen.

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from Tanja Ahrens,   ADAC Wanderführer
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 96.8 km
Duration 5:50 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

The Hainleite is a fantastic mountain range well worth exploring on a gravel bike. It’s surrounded by deciduous forests, fields, and stunning views.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 238.8 km
Duration 17:00 h
Ascent 962 m
Descent 842 m

This stage of the "Radwege zu Luther" leads you from the Luther city of Eisleben to the Wartburg city of Eisenach.

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from Ina Müller, ETMG,   Thüringen-entdecken.de
Bicycle Rides · Harz
Blue Bean Tour (Blogger)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 99 km
Duration 7:10 h
Ascent 893 m
Descent 884 m

On the Harz Circular Trail, the Kyffhäuser Bike Trail, and the Unstrut-Werra Bike Trail through the Southern Harz and Kyffhäuser regions.

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from Christian Schelauske,   Tourismusverband Südharz Kyffhäuser
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Sondershausen lies on the edge of the Thuringian Forest and is surrounded by picturesque hills. The town itself has a rich history as the former residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen. Today, it is known for its beautiful parks and gardens, such as the Schlosspark or the English Garden.

An absolute highlight in Sondershausen is the castle museum with its impressive collection of 18th-century artworks as well as historical furniture and porcelain collections. For music lovers, a visit to the Sondershausen Theatre with its regular opera, theatre and concert performances is well worthwhile.

Culinary delights in the region include some specialities such as Thuringian bratwurst and regional beers such as Kyffhäuser Pilsner.

For outdoor fans there are numerous activities to discover - from hiking on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg to cycling through idyllic landscapes or climbing in the nearby climbing forest at the Kelbra reservoir. In winter, skiing or snowboarding are possible on the surrounding mountains.

Even in bad weather, you don't have to miss out on experiences - the Sondershausen Adventure Mine offers underground tours through the former salt tunnels.

Sondershausen is worth a visit at any time of year, but especially in spring and summer the region shows its best side. Visit the castle park when the rhododendrons are in bloom or enjoy a picnic in one of the many gardens and parks.

Overall, Sondershausen is a charming destination with a rich history, beautiful landscapes and various activities for every taste. We hope this Travel Guide will help you with your planning!

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