109.7km
Total Distance
2,113m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The Kaiserweg follows an old trade route across the Harz from Goslar and Bad Harzburg past the Molkenhaus and the Königskrug down to Walkenried, then east by Ellrich and Nordhausen through the Goldene Aue to the Kyffhäuser hills, ending at the Kyffhäuser castle above Tilleda. Five days, with nights in Braunlage (a short way off the line), Walkenried, Nordhausen and Heringen.

Route Map

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route