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Starting point for several beautiful routes and viewpoints

Old Town Hall from 1665

Originally, six settlements lay within the present-day town limits of Lichtenau. Between 1283 and 1289, at the instigation of the first Hessian Landgrave, Henry I, a fortified square was built at the intersection of the old trade routes "Leipziger Straße" and "Sälzerstraße." This fortified square was intended not only to protect these roads but also to secure access to the state capital, Kassel, and relieve pressure on the border fortress of Reichenbach. The planned settlement of "Lichtenowe" was first documented as a "new town" on March 25, 1289. From the outset, it possessed town rights and its own jurisdiction. After the town's founding, the six surrounding settlements were abandoned by their inhabitants and became deserted; only the field names survived. Lichtenau was secured by a circular wall with a ditch and rampart. With the relocation of the official seat from Reichenbach Castle to the town, Lichtenau became the main town of the Hessian office now called “Amt Lichtenau” in 1490.

The beautiful town hall is in He-Li and not in Eschwege.

little traffic, great nature

A well-preserved viaduct of the Gelster Valley Railway, located directly on the cycle path. Here's some more information: The Gelster Valley Railway was opened in 1915, during World War II, and used for passenger and freight transport until 1973. Freight service was discontinued in 1983.

A lovely restaurant with delicious food and drinks. A stop is definitely worth it.

Beautiful old viaduct directly on the cycle path