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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51.47, 10.88 · rel 2417208
51.47, 10.88 · rel 2417208
Kaiserweg
59,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Thüringen · 51.47°N ·
10.88°E
59,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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?
5× summit
3× viewpoint
7× monument
1× castle
3× Attraction
1× Water
Galgenberg
summit ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Novalisblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Außenlager Ellrich
monument ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Kelbrablick
viewpoint ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Louis Schierholz
monument ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Mittelburg
castle ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Gedenktafel Boelcke-Kaserne
monument ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Streuobstzentrum
Attraction ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Pferdebrunnen
Attraction ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Altendorfer Klippen
summit ·
on the route
59,1 km
100%
Wolweda
Water ·
36 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Alter Mühlstein
monument ·
39 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Kaiser-Botschaft vom 17. Nov. 1881
monument ·
55 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Eisberg
summit ·
78 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Leede
summit ·
101 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Brockenblick
viewpoint ·
109 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Reformatoren-Bank
monument ·
112 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Mühlsteinbruch
Attraction ·
132 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Kyffhäuserburgberg
summit ·
153 m off route
59,1 km
100%
Geopark
monument ·
168 m off route
59,1 km
100%
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 59.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kaiserweg takes approximately 14h 42min to complete.
No, Kaiserweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kaiserweg starts near coordinates 51.5823, 10.6206.
Kaiserweg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.