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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.
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 (9) · Hiking (9) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (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.
- KnüllköpfchenMountain in Hesse, Germany11 km
- StellerskuppeMountain in Germany11 km
- Burg MilnrodeCastle ruin11 km
- NöllMountain in Germany5.2 km
- Schloss HausenCastle in Hausen (Oberaula, Germany)2.6 km
- WaldknüllSummit11 km
- WilsbergMountain of the Knüllgebirge in the Schwalm-Eder district in Hesse10 km
- MärchenhausMuseum in Alsfeld, Germany17 km
- Bruchwiesen bei MengshausenProtected area in Germany11 km
- Buchenbachtal bei ChristerodeNature reserve in Hesse, Germany7.5 km
- Burg HerzbergCastle in Germany6.4 km
- Immichenhainer TeicheProtected area in Germany10 km
- Jossaaue bei Breitenbach am HerzbergProtected area in Germany7.4 km
- BorgmannwegHiking7.8 km
- Grenff-Fulda-WegHiking14 km
- Hessenweg 2 (Teilstück Homberg (Efze) - Alsfeld)Hiking12 km
- Knüll-Rhön-WegHiking9.2 km
- LöwenwegHiking10 km
- Lutherweg 1521 (Teilstück Bad Hersfeld-Alsfeld)Hiking3.7 km
- Schlitzer HöhenwegHiking11 km
- Schwälmer WegHiking10 km
- Schwimmbad OttrauWith kids7.2 km
- Thüringen-Hessen-Rhein-Wanderweg 04, Kirchheim - AlsfeldHiking5.1 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.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Eiterfeld45 places24 km
- Fulda42 places33 km
- Cornberg28 places34 km
- Fritzlar41 places37 km
- Mücke32 places38 km
- Gemünden (Wohra)32 places39 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lichtenau?
The best known: Knüllköpfchen, Stellerskuppe, Burg Milnrode, Nöll, 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 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.
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