# Things to see in Lichtenau (Germany): 23 places and when to go

> Lichtenau is a town in Germany, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Hiking (9), Mountains (5). The best known are Knüllköpfchen, Stellerskuppe and Burg Milnrode. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lichtenau/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Germany · 50.8252, 9.4807
- **Places:** 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/naturaleza/) (9) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/senderismo/) (9) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/montana/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fauna/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/historia/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** FRA Frankfurt am Main, 110 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Knüllköpfchen, at 634 m.

## What to see in Lichtenau

The places in and around Lichtenau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Knüllköpfchen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/knullkopfchen/): Mountain in Hesse, Germany · 11 km
- [Stellerskuppe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stellerskuppe/): Mountain in Germany · 11 km
- [Burg Milnrode](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burgruine-milnrode/): Castle ruin · 11 km
- [Nöll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/noll/): Mountain in Germany · 5.2 km
- [Schloss Hausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-hausen/): Castle in Hausen (Oberaula, Germany) · 2.6 km
- [Waldknüll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/waldknull/): Summit · 11 km
- [Wilsberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/wilsberg/): Mountain of the Knüllgebirge in the Schwalm-Eder district in Hesse · 10 km
- [Märchenhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/alsfelder-marchenhaus/): Museum in Alsfeld, Germany · 17 km
- [Bruchwiesen bei Mengshausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/bruchwiesen-bei-mengshausen/): Protected area in Germany · 11 km
- [Buchenbachtal bei Christerode](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/buchenbachtal-bei-christerode/): Nature reserve in Hesse, Germany · 7.5 km
- [Burg Herzberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burg-herzberg/): Castle in Germany · 6.4 km
- [Immichenhainer Teiche](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/immichenhainer-teiche/): Protected area in Germany · 10 km
- [Jossaaue bei Breitenbach am Herzberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/jossaaue-bei-breitenbach-am-herzberg/): Protected area in Germany · 7.4 km
- [Borgmannweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/borgmannweg/): Hiking · 7.8 km
- [Grenff-Fulda-Weg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/grenff-fulda-weg/): Hiking · 14 km
- [Hessenweg 2 (Teilstück Homberg (Efze) - Alsfeld)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/hessenweg-2-teilstuck-homberg-efze-alsfeld/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Knüll-Rhön-Weg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/knull-rhon-weg/): Hiking · 9.2 km
- [Löwenweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lowenweg/): Hiking · 10 km
- [Lutherweg 1521 (Teilstück Bad Hersfeld-Alsfeld)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/lutherweg-1521-teilstuck-bad-hersfeld-alsfeld/): Hiking · 3.7 km
- [Schlitzer Höhenweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schlitzer-hohenweg/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Schwälmer Weg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schwalmer-weg/): Hiking · 10 km
- [Schwimmbad Ottrau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schwimmbad-ottrau/): With kids · 7.2 km
- [Thüringen-Hessen-Rhein-Wanderweg 04, Kirchheim - Alsfeld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/thuringen-hessen-rhein-wanderweg-04-kirchheim-alsfeld/): Hiking · 5.1 km

## When to go to Lichtenau

The best time to visit Lichtenau is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 12 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 45 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 32 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 34 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 17 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 51 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 24 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 38 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 44 |

In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Lichtenau

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.8252%2C9.4807)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.8252%2C9.4807)

## Other towns nearby

- [Eiterfeld](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/eiterfeld/): 45 places · 24 km
- [Fulda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fulda/): 42 places · 33 km
- [Cornberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/cornberg/): 28 places · 34 km
- [Fritzlar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/fritzlar/): 41 places · 37 km
- [Mücke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/mucke/): 32 places · 38 km
- [Gemünden (Wohra)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/gemunden-wohra/): 32 places · 39 km

And all of Germany, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Lichtenau?

The best known: [Knüllköpfchen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/knullkopfchen/), [Stellerskuppe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/stellerskuppe/), [Burg Milnrode](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/burgruine-milnrode/), [Nöll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/noll/), [Schloss Hausen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/alemania/schloss-hausen/). In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Lichtenau?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.

### How do you get to Lichtenau?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 110 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.8252%2C9.4807) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Lichtenau as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).