Kyffhäuser cycle path with train connection (Artern)
- 4:35 h
- 65.22 km
- 270 m
- 270 m
- 121 m
- 267 m
- 146 m
- Start: Artern station
- Destination: Artern station
Starting at Artern station. Discover the impressive Barbarossa cave or the birdlife of the Kelbra reservoir. In Tilleda, a break is worth it to visit the 1000-year-old royal palace and enjoy fresh cherries or apples. Worthwhile detours include the Panorama Museum and the Kyffhäuser Monument.
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Directions
The tour starts at Artern station and takes you to the spa and salt town of Bad Frankenhausen. Past the Barbarossa cave, where according to legend Barbarossa hides. The route continues to Kelbra and the Kelbra reservoir. Due to the bird diversity, UNESCO declared the Kelbra reservoir a "wetland of international importance." During bird migration in spring and autumn, you can watch thousands of cranes and wading birds with binoculars from the observation towers. Further along parallel to L220, the path leads to Tilleda. Powerful rulers stayed for 1000 years at the royal palace Tilleda, and at the Tilleda orchard center, you can taste the diverse flavors of traditional fruit varieties from the Kyffhäuser region. From Tilleda, the route continues via Ichstedt and back to the station.
Additional information
Tourism Association South Harz Kyffhäuser e.V.
Markt 8
99706 Sondershausen
www.region-suedharz-kyffhaeuser.de
Organization
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
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