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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Staffelsteiner Kreuz – Staffelberg loop from Lichtenfels

20.5km

05:39

340m

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

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Gänseliesel (Goose Liesel), Lichtenfels – Old Railway Bridge near Schney 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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Kloster Langheim (Former Cistercian Monastery) – Eiserne Hand Shelter loop from Lichtenfels

18.8km

05:15

360m

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

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Elevation 300 m

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Friday 3 April

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Lichtenfels Old Town (Basket City)

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Staffelsteiner Kreuz – Staffelberg loop from Lichtenfels

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Gänseliesel (Goose Liesel), Lichtenfels – Old Railway Bridge near Schney loop from Lichtenfels

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Kloster Langheim (Former Cistercian Monastery) – Eiserne Hand Shelter loop from Lichtenfels

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