Luther route Saxony from Mügeln to Leisnig
- 4:45 h
- 17.93 km
- 259 m
- 237 m
- 145 m
- 258 m
- 113 m
- Start: Mügeln, church
- Destination: Leisnig, Schlossberg
From the historic town center of Mügeln, the path leads south toward Sornzig. Here lies the former convent complex of the Marienthal nunnery, where overnight accommodations are also offered. Via small village roads, the route goes through orchards and small villages. Just before Fischendorf, hikers are rewarded on a small hill with a magnificent view of Mildenstein Castle, which lies above the town of Leisnig on the river "Freiberger Mulde". There are numerous exhibitions to visit in the castle. Also, the world's largest gaiter boot in the neighboring boot museum. Martin Luther wrote letters here to the council and the Leisnig church community, containing fundamental explanations for the reformatory reorganization of community life. In Leisnig, the oldest evangelical social paper was created: The Leisnig chest regulation.
Waypoints
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Pavements
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Directions
The stage starts in Mügeln at the church and then follows the route marked with a green "L" on a white background south out of the town. From there, you take the Gauditzer Weg through Oberhof and Lichteneichen and reach the Marienthal Sornzig monastery. The Luther route leads along Öhninger Straße by the Hasenbach, then turns right in the Döbeln district and continues a bit along the Pelzenbach to Stocken. From there it goes south over Mühlenberg to Gallschütz. Behind Gallschütz, the path crosses the A14 through an underpass, turns west, and goes through Wollsdorf, Naunhof, Beiersdorf, and Görnitz to Leisnig. From afar, Mildenstein Castle can already be seen. The last stage runs through the scenic Görnitz valley, the Mulde valley, and a bird sanctuary. After crossing the river, the route ends at Schlossberg.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the A14, exit 33 to Leisnig
Leisnig: Chemnitzer Straße 305; Colditzer Straße 21; Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Straße 9; Gormitz 22a; Jahnstraße 11a; Klosterbuch 3; Lindenplatz 4; Neumarkt 2; Scheunengasse 9; Schlossberg 15
Mügeln: Markt 1; Franz-Mehringstraße 10a; Am Steinberg 8; Mügelner Straße 4;
From Leipzig with RB110 to Leisnig.
From Leipzig with RE50 to Oschatz. Then by bus 803/818 to Mügeln.
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Points of interest in Leisnig: St. Matthäus Church with gallery; town estate with Luther room; east of Leisnig the Cistercian monastery Buch, also on the Luther route from Leisnig to Döbeln
Points of interest in Mügeln: narrow-gauge railway and field railway, Mügeln banking center
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