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Lichtenstein, Urban municipality in Zwickau district, Germany

Lichtenstein sits at an elevation of 406 meters above sea level, encompassing 15.47 square kilometers in the state of Saxony, Germany.

The first documented mention of Lichtenstein dates back to 1212, when King Frederick II referenced a 'castrum Lichtenstein' in an official decree.

The town maintains the Daetz-Centrum museum and Miniwelt park, displaying miniature replicas of global landmarks for educational and entertainment purposes.

The municipality connects to major transport routes through the B173 highway and railway stations along the Stollberg-St Egidien line operated by City-Bahn Chemnitz.

The English Garden and Alberthöhe hill with its observation tower provide residents with natural spaces within the urban landscape of Lichtenstein.

Location: Zwickau

Elevation above the sea: 406 m

Website: https://lichtenstein-sachsen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.75639,12.63167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56

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