Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany

Places to visit near Lich

Lich is a town in Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany, home to about 13,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 80 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 parks. The must-see places are Schloss Lich (1 km), Burg Warnsberg (1 km) and Kloster Arnsburg (4 km).

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Lich, Hesse
Lich, Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lich at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Gießen district, Hesse, Germany
Population
about 13,534
Coordinates
50.5209° N, 8.8157° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lich

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Forts & heritage near Lich

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Schloss Lich (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lich

73 churches within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Kloster Arnsburg (4 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Kloster Arnsburg · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Alte Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Evangelische Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Wirberg · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~14 km · Must-see
  • St. Gallus Kirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Johanneskirche · church · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~15 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lich

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Hangelstein (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hangelstein · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gleiberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Vetzberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Gießen · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Volkssternwarte Wetterau · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hausberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Darmstadt · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hesselberg · viewpoint · Mainz · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Lich

25 parks within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Goldsteinpark (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lich

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Botanischer Garten (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lich

7 museums within 100 km of Lich. The closest is Kunsthalle Gießen (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lich
  2. 1 km Burg Warnsberg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  3. 1 km Schloss Lich · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  4. 4 km Kloster Arnsburg · church, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  5. 1 km Burg Arnsburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  6. 1 km Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Gießen
  7. 5 km Back to Lich

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How to reach Lich

    All places near Lich by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage80115Schloss Lich (1 km)
    Churches4373Kloster Arnsburg (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3858Hangelstein (17 km)
    Parks525Goldsteinpark (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Botanischer Garten (39 km)
    Museums37Kunsthalle Gießen (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Baitul Huda Mosque (37 km)
    Other attractions12Kaiser-Wilhelm-Turm (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Dutenhofener See (19 km)
    Treks11Planetenwanderweg Bad Nauheim (23 km)
    Buddhist sites01Karmeliterkloster (59 km)

    Lich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lich?

    Schloss Lich (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Warnsberg (heritage site, about 1 km), Kloster Arnsburg (church, about 4 km), Burg Arnsburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg (heritage site, about 5 km), Heiliger Stein (heritage site, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lich?

    174 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lich?

    Schloss Lich, about 1 km by road; Burg Warnsberg (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lich?

    Kloster Arnsburg, about 4 km by road; Alte Kirche (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lich?

    Hangelstein, about 17 km by road; Gleiberg (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lich?

    Start in Lich, visit Burg Warnsberg, then Schloss Lich, then Kloster Arnsburg, then Burg Arnsburg, then Kastell Arnsburg - Alteburg, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lich?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lich

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lich’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lich on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.