Lichtenfels is the district town of the district of Lichtenfels in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Franconia and a medium-sized center. It is part of the metropolitan region of Nuremberg. The city, located on the upper reaches of the Main, is known as the German basket town due to its long tradition of basket making.

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Juschu ( Jürgen & Vicky)

July 31, 2022

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Everywhere the wicker things over the streets

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Volker + Fahrrad

September 7, 2024

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Always worth a visit, if only because of the occasionally changing woven objects.

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Best Hikes to Lichtenfels Old Town (Basket City)

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1. Gänseliesel (Goose Liesel), Lichtenfels – Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels) loop from Lichtenfels

11.1km

02:50

40m

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

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2. Kloster Langheim (Former Cistercian Monastery) – Iron Hand loop from Lichtenfels

18.9km

05:17

370m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Oberwallenstadt Quarry Lake – Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels) loop from Lichtenfels

7.58km

01:58

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 300 m

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Saturday 24 January

3°C

-8°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Lichtenfels Old Town (Basket City)

1. Gänseliesel (Goose Liesel), Lichtenfels – Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels) loop from Lichtenfels

2. Kloster Langheim (Former Cistercian Monastery) – Iron Hand loop from Lichtenfels

3. Oberwallenstadt Quarry Lake – Bamberg Gate (Lichtenfels) loop from Lichtenfels

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