Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany

Places to visit near Lichte

Lichte is a town in Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany, home to about 1,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit — 114 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 caves. The must-see places are Mittelberg (1 km), Hahnbergblick (1 km) and Sauhügel (2 km).

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Lichte, Thuringia
Lichte, Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lichte at a glance

Location
Landkreis Sonneberg district, Thuringia, Germany
Population
about 1,906
Coordinates
50.5167° N, 11.1833° E
Places within 50 km
218 (218 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 caves

Top places to visit near Lichte

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lichte: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Lichte

  • Aßberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Barockkirche Meura · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Kieferle · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Großneundorf · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche Meuselbach · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~11 km · Must-see
  • St. Peter und Paul · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Fellberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Großer Farmdenkopf · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Kirche Goldisthal · church · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Dorfkirche · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~16 km · Must-see
  • St. Lukas · church · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Schloss Schwarzburg · fort · Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt · ~17 km · Must-see

Things to see near Lichte, by type

Churches near Lichte

162 churches within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Stadtkirche Neuhaus am Rennweg (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lichte

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Schloss Schwarzburg (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lichte

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Mittelberg (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mittelberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Hahnbergblick · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Sauhügel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Rückersbiel · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Apelsberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Mutzenberg · viewpoint · Landkreis Sonneberg · ~4 km · Must-see

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Caves near Lichte

5 caves within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Feengrotten (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lichte

5 museums within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lichte

2 parks within 100 km of Lichte. The closest is Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lichte

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lichte
  2. 1 km Mittelberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  3. 2 km Hahnbergblick · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  4. 1 km Sauhügel · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  5. 2 km Rückersbiel · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  6. 2 km Apelsberg · viewpoint, Landkreis Sonneberg
  7. 2 km Back to Lichte

Plan a longer trip from Lichte — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Lichte

    All places near Lichte by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Lichte by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches162Stadtkirche Neuhaus am Rennweg (4 km)
    Forts & heritage67Schloss Schwarzburg (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints50Mittelberg (1 km)
    Caves5Feengrotten (21 km)
    Museums5Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum (22 km)
    Parks2Thüringer Schieferpark Lehesten (24 km)
    Treks2Geschichts- und Naturlehrpfad im Jonastal - Großer Wanderweg (49 km)
    Other attractions1Klosterruine Paulinzella (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Froschgrundsee (27 km)
    Buddhist sites1Kloster Banz (56 km)

    Lichte: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lichte?

    Mittelberg (viewpoint, about 1 km), Hahnbergblick (viewpoint, about 1 km), Sauhügel (viewpoint, about 2 km), Rückersbiel (viewpoint, about 2 km), Apelsberg (viewpoint, about 2 km), Mutzenberg (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    218 places on Spotwander: 114 churches, 50 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lichte?

    Stadtkirche Neuhaus am Rennweg, about 4 km by road; Stadtkirche Lauscha (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lichte?

    Schloss Schwarzburg, about 17 km by road; Burg Rauenstein (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lichte?

    Mittelberg, about 1 km by road; Hahnbergblick (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lichte?

    Start in Lichte, visit Mittelberg, then Hahnbergblick, then Sauhügel, then Rückersbiel, then Apelsberg, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lichte?

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

    Towns near Lichte

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