"Heli" enchants both residents and visitors with its historic old town with many striking half-timbered houses, small alleys, parks and gardens as well as dreamy backyards. The town of “Zur Lichten Aue” from 1289 can also be reached along an important holiday route, the “German Fairy Tale Route”. Because here they are still alive, the fairy tales, myths and legends about Frau Holle.
In Hessisch Lichtenau you will meet this multi-faceted figure again and again: in the Frau Holle-Park, on the Frau Holle-Rundweg (where you can explore the old town very well) or in the Holleum, the Frau Holle-Museum.

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October 13, 2025

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The settlement “Lichtenowe” was first mentioned in 1289

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1. Schloss Lenoir – Lenoir Mausoleum loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

8.38km

02:13

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sälzerweg Historic Trade Route – Frau Holle Circular Trail loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

10.1km

02:46

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hellkopfsee – Statue of the Goddess Freya loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

8.81km

02:24

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Hessisch Lichtenau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Historic Old Town of Hessisch Lichtenau

1. Schloss Lenoir – Lenoir Mausoleum loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

2. Sälzerweg Historic Trade Route – Frau Holle Circular Trail loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

3. Hellkopfsee – Statue of the Goddess Freya loop from Hessisch Lichtenau

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