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Lichtenfels

Welcome to Lichtenfels, a charming district in the heart of Germany. As a destination, Lichtenfels is definitely worth a visit and offers numerous opportunities for an unforgettable stay.

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Attractions in Lichtenfels


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Hiking Trail · Coburg.Rennsteig
U7 Eastern Legend Hiking Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 12 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

The Eastern Legend Hiking Trail or Treasure Hunter's Trail awaits hikers with local legends that can be experienced along the route.

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from Tobias Gruber,   Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.2 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 558 m
Descent 516 m

This approximately 27 km long hike leads from the town train station of Bad Staffelstein on varied paths to Grub am Forst.

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from Heike Scheurer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Thuringian Forest
Frankenweg – from Rennsteig to the Swabian Alb
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 519.5 km
Duration 143:35 h
Ascent 10,662 m
Descent 10,611 m

Over nearly 500 km, the Frankenweg takes us from northern Franconia on 21 exciting stages to the Altmühltal Nature Park.

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from Maresi Kachler,   Outdooractive Premium
Hiking Trail · Obermain.Jura
From Lichtenfels to the Staffelberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.5 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 531 m
Descent 531 m

We enjoy a panoramic hike on the Staffelberg, one of the most significant peaks of the Franconians. At numerous display panels, we learn more about ...

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from Martin Lässig,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Bad Staffelstein
Circular hike from the Main to Banz Monastery
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 180 m
Descent 180 m

A promising tour with view over the Main valley

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from Heike Scheurer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Obermain.Jura
Franconian route (Lichtenfels - Loffeld)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 290 m
Descent 258 m

Visible from afar, the Staffelstein towers over the upper Main valley, flanked by the pilgrimage church Vierzehnheiligen in the east and the twin ...

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from Wolfgang Brendel,   Traumwanderungen.de
Hiking Trail · Coburg.Rennsteig
UPla Planet Trail
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 185 m
Descent 235 m

Beautiful hiking trail with various stations dedicated to the planets of our solar system.

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from Tobias Gruber,   Urlaubsregion Coburg.Rennsteig
Gravel Bike · Tegernsee-Schliersee
Bavarian 7 Summits - 7 in one go
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 1,408.5 km
Duration 110:40 h
Ascent 11,092 m
Descent 11,092 m

The 7 highest peaks of the 7 Bavarian administrative districts in one go. With the gravel bike and on foot to Zugspitze (Upper Bavaria, 2962m), ...

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from Tomtom MacGyver,   Community
Hiking Trail · Obermain.Jura
Banz Abbey and the Fourteen Holy Helpers
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 459 m
Descent 459 m

This route takes us to the landmarks of the "God's garden on the Upper Main": Banz Abbey, the Pilgrimage Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, and ...

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from Thilo Kreier,   Community
Bicycle Rides · Obermain.Jura
(KU) Round Lichtenfels, Bad Staffelstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 58.5 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 314 m
Descent 323 m

On the Main Cycle Path we cycle over Lichtenfels to Bad Staffelstein. Through small villages with charming half-timbered houses, along the ...

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from HG Ostwinkel,   Community
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Geographically, the district lies at the foot of the Franconian Forest and is crossed by the Main and Rodach rivers. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, dense forests and picturesque river courses - a paradise for nature lovers.

The town of Lichtenfels itself has a long history and is home to several tourist attractions such as Banz Castle or the St. Nicholas parish church. Cultural highlights include the annual Old Town Festival as well as various concerts and theatre performances.

Culinary specialities can also be discovered: try the famous Franconian bratwurst, for example, or enjoy a cool beer from one of the local breweries.

For outdoor activities, hiking, cycling or canoeing are the main options. In summer, numerous bathing lakes in the area tempt you to refresh yourself, while in winter, skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts can get their money's worth.

Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to do: Visit one of the museums in the region or take a trip to nearby Bamberg, which is known as a World Heritage Site.

However, the best time in Lichtenfels is always when you can explore nature: Hike along the riverbanks or climb one of the surrounding mountains for a breathtaking view.

Overall, Lichtenfels is definitely a destination worth visiting. With this Travel Guide, you have the most important information and tips for your stay in the district of Lichtenfels in your pocket!

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  • July 27, 2023
    Manuela Walther
    July 27, 2023
    Sehr schöne Landschaft, sehr gut ausgeschildert
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    Photo: Manuela Walther, Community
    Written July 27, 2023
  • April 29, 2021
    Christoph Zwölfer
    April 28, 2021
    Schöne, ruhige Tour, abseits von jeglichem Verkehr. Jederzeit auch gut mit einem Trekkingbike machbar. Wir sind in Heubsch eingestiegen, haben die erste Pause am Magnus-Turm, die zweite in Schederndorf und die letzte auf dem Görauer Anger gemacht. Ideal, weil man dann mit "vollem Bauch" nur noch ein paar Kilometer runterrollen muss.
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    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Photo: Christoph Zwölfer, Community
    Written April 29, 2021
  • January 09, 2021
    Martin Jäkel
    Tolle Runde - im Frühjahr gelaufen
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    Photo: Martin Jäkel, Community
    Photo: Martin Jäkel, Community
    Photo: Martin Jäkel, Community
    Written January 09, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    4-Fountain Route
  • July 29, 2020
    Oliver Brand 
    July 21, 2020
    ich fahr meist nur 3 der Brunnen ab kenn aber alle. der Weg ist gut zu wandern, mit dem MTB auch gut zu schaffen.
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    Written July 29, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    4-Fountain Route
  • December 26, 2019
    Martin Maderholz 
    gut, aber nicht störungsfrei
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    Written December 26, 2019
    Long Distance Hiking
    Frankenweg
  • August 01, 2019
    Robert Mühlbauer 
    August 01, 2019
    Wirklich sehr schöne Tour. Wir sind am Bahnhof in Lichtenfels los gelaufen, durch die Altstadt und dann den Berg hoch. Über Vierzehnheiligen oben entlang zum Staffelberg. Die Wege sind abwechslungsreich und wirklich schön. Am Staffelberg (herrliche Aussichten) kann man Enkehren (Di. Ruhetag) von da gehts über den Karlssteig (Umleitung wg. archäologischer Bauarbeiten) runter nach Bahnhof Staffelstein. Sehr gelungen Tour. Anm: die Tour ist 15 km lang (der hier angegebene Track hat oberhalb von Vierzehnheiligen einen Fehler
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    Written August 01, 2019
  • July 17, 2016
    Adrian Ehrsam
    Die Bewertungen muss man natürlich immer regional sehen. Alpen sind es hier natürlich nicht. aber für die Gegend ist es landschaftlich super und da die HM auf die 2te Hälfte der Tour konzentriert sind ist die Kondition schon gefragt. Tolle Aussichten. und auf dem Staffelberg gibts zur Belohnung eine Einkehrmöglichkeit.
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    Sonntag, 17. Juli 2016, 08:56 Uhr
    Photo: Adrian Ehrsam, Community
    Written July 17, 2016

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