Frankenwald Lake – View of Lichtenberg loop from Bad Steben

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Frankenwald Lake – View of Lichtenberg loop from Bad Steben

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Frankenwald Lake – View of Lichtenberg loop from Bad Steben

02:21

8.66km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Naturpark Frankenwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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688 m

Luther Church, Bad Steben

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The Luther Church in Bad Steben was an architectural gem at the time of its construction. The material it was built from was only used for the second time in …

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771 m

Old Fortified Church of St. Walburga

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The fortified church of St. Walburga was probably built as early as the 13th or 14th century; it is considered the original parish of the Steben market town and the …

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4.16 km

Frankenwaldsee Recreation Area

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Recently you can be even more active in sports at the Frankenwaldsee near Lichtenberg. There is a basketball & soccer field, as well as a table tennis table.

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4.33 km

Frankenwald Lake

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Beautiful lake with swimming possibility🏊♂️

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4.76 km

View of Frankenwaldsee

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The lake is currently drained and is being dredged.

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5.62 km

View of Lichtenberg

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On the meadow path back to Bad Steben you have another nice view of the castle complex.

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5.64 km

Bench at Hier zur Garde

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8.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

1.29 km

1.12 km

810 m

535 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.89 km

1.76 km

1.35 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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Comments

March 9, 2024,Nordic Walking / Frankenwaldsee Runde / Bad Steben

Beautiful round, but the weather was also wonderful...

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April 14, 2022,Zum Frankenwaldsee

The Frankenwaldsee is located in the middle of the Lichtenberg leisure center. It attracts with its sunbathing lawns and beautiful bathing opportunities. A walk around the idyllic lake is also highly recommended.
It was not until 2021 that the lake was "restored" with extensive measures (complete water drainage, seating, etc.).
The exhibited pieces of bone and skull are surprising, which …

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