Discover Lichtenau: Hiking Trails, Mineral Springs and Family Attractions

Lichtenau appeals to a range of travel interests: trails through meadows, fields and forests, insights into mineral water production, historic sites and a family destination with several areas to explore. Which of these aspects you would most like to discover can also influence your choice of accommodation and how you plan your days.

Hiking Trails and Landscapes

Between Auerswalde and Garnsdorf, hiking trails pass through meadows, fields and forests. They offer a specific reason to spend time outdoors, with open spaces and stretches of woodland along the way. In the Zschopau Valley between Krumbach, Biensdorf and Merzdorf, there are signposted hiking trails and views towards Sachsenburg. When planning your day, you can take in different types of landscape: the trails between Auerswalde and Garnsdorf or the signposted routes and views in the Zschopau Valley.

Cyclists will also find a place to stop: the Auerswalder Mühlenkeller is accessible from the Chemnitztal cycle path. There, you can get a snack and relax by the river. As the food and drink options may change, it is worth checking the details before your visit.

Experience Mineral Water

Guided visits at Lichtenauer Mineralquellen offer insights into the production process. The programme also includes a visit to the glass factory, the history of mineral water in the region and a tasting. If you plan to include this activity, check booking and visiting details before your trip, as they may change.

There is also an interactive mineral water experience course for school classes in grades 2 to 7, followed by a tasting of Lichtenauer drinks. This offer is intended for school classes; the programme and booking details should be checked in advance. Alongside a guided tour, this gives school classes a dedicated option for their visit.

Traces of History and Culture

St. Ursula’s Church was built in 1230 in what is now Auerswalde. The Erbgericht in Auerswalde was established in 1334 and is considered one of Saxony’s oldest taverns. The two buildings offer historical points of interest from different centuries; together, they show just how far the documented dates reach back into the history of the place, without requiring a visitor programme.

In the rural area of Auerswalde, the dorfgalerie auerswalde e.V. association organises artistic and cultural activities. This adds a cultural perspective to the historical themes. If you would like to include nature, local history and culture in your trip, you can plan for these interests side by side rather than limiting your stay to just one type of experience.

A Family Destination with Different Areas to Explore

Sonnenlandpark Lichtenau brings together an amusement park, wildlife park and indoor play hall in one three-part family destination. The amusement park has more than 45 attractions, the wildlife park is home to more than nine wildlife species, and the indoor play hall offers play and activity areas across four floors. This brings together a variety of experiences: rides and amusement attractions, animals, and indoor play and activity areas. Attractions and operating conditions may change; check the latest information before visiting.

Lichtenau’s various attractions cater to different interests: hiking and cycling, guided insights into mineral water production, history and culture, or a visit to Sonnenlandpark. Then check the location and details of each accommodation option to see how they fit with your own plans.

Getting to the Mineral Springs

Bus 640 from Chemnitz stops at Niederlichtenau, Mineralquelle, next to the Lichtenauer Mineralquellen site. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetable before setting out, as routes and journey times may change. This stop is especially convenient if a visit to the mineral springs is part of your travel plans; for other activities, check your routes and the location of your accommodation individually.

Mittelsachsen as a Wider Travel Destination

Looking beyond Lichtenau to the wider travel destination of Mittelsachsen reveals more options for nature and culture enthusiasts. The 353-metre-high Rochlitzer Berg is a remnant of volcanic activity; its red porphyry tuff is considered unique in Germany and Europe. In Freiberg, the terra mineralia exhibition features more than 3,500 minerals, gemstones and meteorites. Schloss Rochsburg offers a different focus with its “Leute machen Kleider” exhibition, which showcases 52 costumes from 1,000 years of European fashion history.

These regional suggestions offer different experiences from those in Lichtenau and broaden the choice to include geology and exhibitions. You can therefore decide whether your trip should focus mainly on activities and places in Lichtenau or also include other destinations in the wider travel region of Mittelsachsen.

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