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Total distance & individual stages

Auf den steilen Felsen über der Zschopau thront Burg Kriebstein, auch bekannt als Sachsens schönste Ritterburg.
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The Luther Trail in Saxony is a circular hiking and pilgrimage route of over 550 kilometres, connecting places of major importance to the Reformation and leading through some of the most scenic landscapes of the Free State. Across 29 stages of varying length and difficulty, the route takes you to the most significant residences and places of activity of Martin Luther and his companions. Access paths and connections to numerous hiking and cycling routes allow flexible entry points to the Luther Trail in Saxony.

Along the way, gentle hills in the Ore Mountains foothills, wide fields in the Leipzig region, the river meadows of the Zschopau and Mulde, as well as forests and orchards, shape the landscape. Castles, palaces, monasteries and churches line the route and remain vibrant testimonies to encounters, faith, and the ideas of the Reformation.

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The route in facts

564  km

Pilgrimage route

144  Hours

Pilgrimage time

3.100  m

Ascent and descent

Total distance

Marktplatz in Zwickau mit Rathaus bei sonnigem Wetter und blauem Himmel.
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Following in the footsteps of Martin Luther, the The Luther Trail in Saxony invites you to rediscover natural beauty and Reformation history. Passing by 31 stations, the circular route leads through the diverse region around Leipzig, Chemnitz, and Zwickau. Historic places that can be visited include Torgau, Leipzig, Grimma, Zwickau, Leisnig, Rochlitz, and Bad Düben.

The overall route can be planned flexibly and experienced as a multi-day tour or in individual stages. Many pilgrims prefer shorter sections to explore sights in more depth or to enjoy the spiritual character more consciously. The well-marked paths are also ideal for day trips, guiding both experienced hikers and leisurely walkers safely along the green “L”.

varied routes

short or challenging routes

less than 10 km

more than 30 km

DAs Bild zeigt das Cover der Lutherweg-Broschüre
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Luther Trail in Saxony

Discover Reformation history

Along 31 stations, the Luther Trail in Saxony leads as a spiritual circular hiking trail through important residential and working sites of Martin Luther and his companions in Saxony.

Outdooractive & komoot

Das Bild zeigt ein älteres Ehepaar in eine Wanderkarte schauent vor dem Wegweiser des Lutherwegs.
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The Luther Trail in Saxony is fully available on the outdoor platforms Outdooractive and komoot. Both provide the complete route for navigation as well as the download of GPX data, allowing you to plan your tour conveniently and navigate reliably along the way. On Outdooractive, you can also download all individual stages.

While komoot is considered the more modern platform, Outdooractive stands out with its classic and functional layout, which is especially appreciated by experienced hikers. Both services offer detailed maps, elevation profiles, and information on points of interest as well as occasional places to stop for food along the route, making it particularly easy for you to plan your pilgrimage or hiking tour on the Luther Trail in Saxony.

Plan & navigate
with outdooractive and komoot

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We are always on the move and must leave what we know and have, and seek what we do not yet know and have.
Martin Luther
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Group trip to Grimma and Torgau

"In the Footsteps of the Reformation"

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Themed tours

Tours along castles, palaces & lakes

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Information material

Brochures and pilgrim passport

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Overnight stay and dining

Tips and information

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FAQs

All tips on the topic in an overview