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The Top 20 Attractions in Lichtenfels

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Lichtenfels. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lichtenfels is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Staffelberg

We are several times a year on the Staffelberg or in the area. It's just beautiful there and it's fun to hike and then have a good meal there.

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Adelgundis Chapel on Staffelberg

The first Adelgundis chapel on the Staffelberg was destroyed during the Peasant Wars; today's chapel was consecrated in 1654. A hermit's hermitage was then built, which was replaced by a …

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Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (Basilika Vierzehnheiligen)

The tiny town of Vierzehnheiligen actually consists of just a handful of buildings, the towering baroque basilica, the monastery, a brewery with delicious beers, two other inns, the diocesan house …

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Basilika Vierzehnheiligen

The mountain up to the pilgrimage basilica is tough. Especially in the upper area it gets really steep and the thighs have to work properly. Step in, you can do it!

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Unteres Tor (Lower Gate) Lichtenfels

The core of the Lower or Bamberg Gate dates back to the 14th century, the upper floor and the roof were added in 1618.

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Kemitzenstein

Surrounded by forest, a place with a very special charm opens up to you. Rock towers in the middle of a green meadow invite you to climb, picnic and take …

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Hohler Stein Rock Formation

Very beautiful and extraordinary rock formation. Invites you to climb and / or linger. If you are interested in the history, you can read the signs directly, for example, at the parking lot.

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Staffelbergklause

The view from the terrace is impressive, in the beer garden next to the chapel you can sit under the shady trees.

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Tiefenthal Gorge

The entrance to the gorge is located at the rehabilitation clinic Lautergrund. At the beginning of the trail is still relatively wide, but then becoming increasingly narrow and leads up …

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Auf der Hochebene am Staffelberg

The landscape between Staffelberg, Spitzberg and Lerchenberg is always worth a detour. Because every season the flora offers a completely new picture: from flowering meadows and fields with bright sunflowers …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Lichtenfels

Staffelberg

Adelgundis Chapel on Staffelberg

Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (Basilika Vierzehnheiligen)

Basilika Vierzehnheiligen

Unteres Tor (Lower Gate) Lichtenfels

Kemitzenstein

Hohler Stein Rock Formation

Staffelbergklause

Tiefenthal Gorge

Auf der Hochebene am Staffelberg

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