Discover Lichtenau: Trails, history and day-trip destinations

Lichtenau brings together marked hiking trails, local history and attractions with a variety of highlights. You can plan your trip around trails through meadows, fields and forests, historic buildings in Auerswalde, or the offerings of Lichtenauer Mineralquellen and Sonnenlandpark.

Hiking trails, landscapes and a riverside break

Marked hiking trails run through meadows, fields and forests between Auerswalde and Garnsdorf. There are also designated hiking trails in the Zschopau Valley between Krumbach, Biensdorf and Merzdorf, where you can enjoy views towards Sachsenburg. The two areas offer different landscape highlights: meadows, fields and forests define the scenery around Auerswalde and Garnsdorf, while in the Zschopau Valley, views towards Sachsenburg provide a landmark.

The Auerswalder Mühlenkeller is accessible from the Chemnitztal Cycle Path. It offers refreshments and a place to relax by the river, making it a good stop during a cycling tour. Refreshments may not always be available; check before your visit to see whether they are currently being offered.

Historic buildings in Auerswalde

The St. Ursula Church was built in 1230 in the area of what is now Auerswalde. The Erbgericht in Auerswalde dates back to 1334 and is considered one of Saxony’s oldest inns. The construction dates are just over a century apart and provide two specific points of reference for the history of the town.

Experience mineral water

Guided visits to Lichtenauer Mineralquellen offer insights into production and the glass bottling plant, introduce the history of mineral water in the region, and include a tasting. School classes in grades 2 to 7 can also take part in an interactive mineral water experience course, followed by a tasting of Lichtenauer drinks. The formats differ in that the course is designed for school classes, while the guided visits offer insights into production and regional history. Booking and program details may change; check them before your trip.

Bus 640 from Chemnitz stops at Niederlichtenau, Mineralquelle, directly by the Lichtenauer Mineralquellen site. Since routes and timetables may change, check your connection before travelling.

Amusement park, wildlife park and indoor play hall

Sonnenlandpark Lichtenau combines an amusement park, wildlife park and indoor play hall in one family day-trip destination. The amusement park has more than 45 attractions, while the wildlife park is home to more than nine species of wild animals. The indoor play hall offers play and activity areas across four floors. You can choose from a variety of experiences: attractions at the amusement park, animals at the wildlife park, or play and activity areas in the hall. Attraction numbers and offering details may change; check them before your visit.

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