Der Kaiserweg ist ein frühzeitlicher Handelsweg von Goslar über Bad Harzburg, Walkenried nach Tilleda. Er ist benannt nach der Flucht Kaiser Heinrich IV. von seiner Harzburg in den Schutz der südharzer Klöster und nach Tilleda im Jahre 1074.
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51.61, 10.74 · rel 2417208
51.61, 10.74 · rel 2417208
Kaiserweg
111,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Thüringen · 51.61°N ·
10.74°E
111,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
2× Water
3× viewpoint
8× monument
3× Attraction
1× ruins
1× castle
Galgenberg
summit ·
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Bossequelle
Water ·
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Novalisblick
viewpoint ·
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Rudolf Huch
monument ·
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Luchs-Denkmal
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Mythos Wolf
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Außenlager Ellrich
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Kelbrablick
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Louis Schierholz
monument ·
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Sicht auf Brocken
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Turmburg Neues Schloss
ruins ·
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Mittelburg
castle ·
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Gedenkstätte für Gefallene 1. Weltkrieg
monument ·
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Streuobstzentrum
Attraction ·
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Gedenktafel Boelcke-Kaserne
monument ·
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Pferdebrunnen
Attraction ·
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Altendorfer Klippen
summit ·
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St. ANTONIUS - Schutzpatron der Suchenden
monument ·
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Gedenkstein Todesmarsch
monument ·
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Wolweda
Water ·
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kaiserweg is 111.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kaiserweg takes approximately 27h 48min to complete.
No, Kaiserweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kaiserweg starts near coordinates 51.9023, 10.4456.
Kaiserweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.