Hessisch Lichtenau
About Hessisch Lichtenau
A timber-framed escape steeped in Brothers Grimm folklore, serving as a quiet gateway to the mystical Meissner wilderness.
Highlights
- Half-timbered architecture
- Fairy tale heritage
- Quiet forest trails
- Authentic Hessian charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 603m
- Top lift: 718m
- Ski pistes: 0.6km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 10
- MTB trails: 123.7km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Hessisch Lichtenau
- Today: 14 to 23 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3947 m (3800 to 4070 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 14 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 13 / 18 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 9 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 7 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | 7 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | 3 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | 2 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | 3 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 1 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 6 h sun |
Things to do in Hessisch Lichtenau
Hikes nearby — Hessisch Lichtenau (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Hessisch Lichtenau, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Großalmerode, Rundweg 21
Rundwanderweg 21 des Naturpark Kaufunger Wald ab Rommerode Kirche
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Bergmannspfad
Wanderweg Jugenddorf nach Grube Gustav
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Kupferbachtal und Krösselberg
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Hessisch Lichtenau-Bielstein
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Hessisch Lichtenau - Helsa
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Bilsteinrundweg
Mountain biking near Hessisch Lichtenau
- Um das Soodener Bergland
- Söder Runde
- Rosskopf-Runde
Getting to Hessisch Lichtenau
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Kassel Airport (KSF), 40 km away, about 55 min by road
- Frankfurt am Main: 2h15 by car, 209 km
- Mannheim: 2h55 by car, 284 km
- Koblenz: 2h57 by car, 266 km
- Nürnberg: 3h24 by car, 315 km
- Stuttgart: 3h59 by car, 373 km
- Berlin: 4h06 by car, 380 km
Where to stay in Hessisch Lichtenau
27 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 116 EUR per night, median 133 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hessisch Lichtenau page.