Discover Lichtenau
Accommodation in Lichtenau
Lichtenau offers three clearly distinct perspectives for planning your trip: cycling tours with a culinary focus, nature experiences in Wörthwald, and historic traces in the town and the district of Scherzheim. The Rhine Plain landscape and connections by road and bus also help you find your way around. You can first choose the theme that will shape your stay, then explore the specific places and routes.
Cycling: tour lengths and route characteristics
Its location in the Rhine Plain is ideal for cycling tours through Baden and Alsace. The published offering includes five selected cycling tours with a culinary focus; their lengths range from 40 to 170 kilometers. This range lets you compare tours based on the distance you want to cover. The published offering may change, so check the latest tour information before planning.
The Rhine Cycle Route provides another point of reference. It includes a section from Au am Rhein to Lichtenau and is designed both for family outings and for athletic long-distance cyclists. If there are construction-related detours, it is worth checking the latest route conditions before setting out. This makes it easy to choose a route that suits you: the five selected tours combine cycling with culinary experiences, while the Rhine Cycle Route is specifically intended for family outings and athletic long-distance cycling.
Forest adventure trail and landscape
The “Komm in die Au nach Lichtenau” forest adventure trail runs through Wörthwald between Lichtenau and Grauelsbaum and passes through a nature reserve. There are 15 stations along the trail. Information boards and activity stations combine learning with an informative, family-friendly walk. This gives you a specific nature-focused option with stops along the way, rather than just a general overview of the landscape.
Lichtenau’s landscape also includes Rhine floodplain forests. The nearby Black Forest and Vosges offer hiking areas. These give you different options for planning: you can follow the fixed route of the forest adventure trail or consider the broader landscapes for hikes.
History and culture in Lichtenau
Around 1298, the historic Lichtenau fortress was built with a wall, a moat and surrounding masonry. On January 14, 1300, Lichtenau was granted town rights. From 1335 to 1390, the town was the residence of the Counts of Hanau-Lichtenberg and the seat of the county’s secular and ecclesiastical authorities. Lichtenau’s moated castle was destroyed toward the end of the Thirty Years’ War. These historical milestones can be distinguished chronologically: the fortress and town rights came first, followed by the town’s role as a residence and administrative seat.
The district of Scherzheim also offers historic sights. The Weinbrenner Church dates from 1810; historic half-timbered houses can also be seen there. These buildings in Scherzheim add specific places to visit in the district to the town’s older history.
The Scherzheimer Hoftheater is another cultural highlight. This cultural venue is known for its distinctive setting, sophisticated performances and appearances by internationally renowned cultural figures. The historic architecture, the sights in Scherzheim and the theater offer different ways to add a cultural dimension to your stay.
Getting here and finding your way around
For travel via the A5, the directions take you via the BĂĽhl/Lichtenau exit. From there, the route continues via Oberbruch and Moos for around eight kilometers to Lichtenau. As travel information can change, check the road signs before setting out. The Regiolinie connects Lichtenau with RheinmĂĽnster, BĂĽhl and nearby towns every hour. If you are planning to travel by bus, check the timetable for your travel date, as transport information can also change.
Cycling, nature and history offer different ways to shape a stay in Lichtenau.
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