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Lichtenau

Welcome to Lichtenau, a charming destination in the heart of Germany! This Travel Guide will help you get the most out of your visit.

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Attractions in Lichtenau


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recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 183.7 km
Duration 12:45 h
Ascent 692 m
Descent 692 m

Magnificently historic and natural: The West circular route of 183 kilometers starting from Wassertrüdingen also becomes a journey into the past – ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 56.1 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 260 m

From castle to castle, past Lichtenau Fortress, through Wolframs-Eschenbach, Windsbach, and Abenberg to Roth – many castles can be discovered here.

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 314.4 km
Duration 22:08 h
Ascent 549 m
Descent 439 m

From the Aisch valley to the Main-Danube Canal to Zirndorf and from there along the Bibert Valley cycle path to Ansbach. From Ansbach then into ...

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from Alois Kotzer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 70.5 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 161 m
Descent 147 m

Stage suggestion on the Franconian Water Cycle Route from Ansbach to the Franconian Lake District to Allersberg

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Bicycle Rides · Frankenhöhe
Round trip from Ansbach to the Altmühl
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 93.5 km
Duration 5:20 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 226 m

A nice route via Wolframs-Eschenbach to the Altmühlsee, following the Altmühl upstream to Leutershausen and then back to Ansbach over some hills ...

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from Heiner Frauenfeld,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 394.2 km
Duration 27:20 h
Ascent 1,601 m
Descent 1,601 m

Holiday vibes by the water and in nature, a Franconian time travel, culinary highlights – the Great Circular route from Roth covering almost 400 ...

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from AG Fränkischer WasserRadweg,   Fränkischer WasserRadweg
recommended route Difficulty
Distance 932.4 km
Duration 68:25 h
Ascent 5,973 m
Descent 5,706 m

The stages located in HeilbronnerLand on the "Burgenstraße" cycle route lead from the edge of the Odenwald through the Neckar Valley and the ...

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from Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand,   Touristikgemeinschaft HeilbronnerLand e.V.
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 52 m

easy hike ending at the Ritterspielplatz in Wolframs-Eschenbach

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from Pascal Kohtes,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.3 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 201 m

Route 7 of the Trimmclub Weitersdorf on 25.04.2009 Lunch: Alte Vogtei in Wolframs-Eschenbach

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from Trimmclub Weitersdorf,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 171.5 km
Duration 42:15 h
Ascent 620 m
Descent 733 m

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from Katharina Tank,   Katharina Tank
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Geographically, Lichtenau lies between the cities of Paderborn and Warburg. The region is surrounded by rolling hills and green forests. One of the most famous sights here is Schnellenberg Castle, a medieval fortress on a mountain with a breathtaking view of the valley.

Cultural highlights are numerous: visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, for example, or admire the Gothic frescoes in the Church of St. Kilian. There are also plenty of events - from the wine festival to the medieval market, there is something for everyone!

For culinary connoisseurs, Lichtenau also has plenty to offer: be sure to try the regional specialities such as Westphalian ham or grain distillery products.

But what can you actually do? For outdoor fans there are many possibilities such as hiking, cycling or canoeing along the river Alme. In winter, skiers and snowboarders can test their skills at the nearby ski lift.

And if it rains? Don't worry! There's still plenty to do in Lichtenau - just visit one of the many museums or relax with a cup of tea in a cosy café.

Where is the nicest? That depends on your preferences, of course! If you like to enjoy nature, we recommend a walk through the nearby forest or a trip to Schnellenberg Castle. For cultural highlights, you should visit the old town and admire the Gothic frescoes in the church of St. Kilian.

Overall, Lichtenau is definitely worth a trip! We hope this guide has helped you to get the most out of your visit.

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