- 5:00 h
- 18.22 km
- 197 m
- 182 m
- 163 m
- 265 m
- 102 m
- Start: Döbeln
- Destination: Waldheim, Niedermarkt
After crossing under the bridge of the B175 federal highway behind Döbeln, the trail leads along hiking trails across forest and meadow sections through the countryside again. From Limmritz, the route runs directly along the river through the beautiful landscape of the Zschopau valley. In addition to initially flat stretches, the route becomes more hilly towards Waldheim and the hiker has to master uphill and downhill sections. They are rewarded with magnificent views over the landscape. The town of Waldheim, richly endowed with Wilhelminian architecture, bears the title "Pearl of the Zschopau Valley". An Augustinian monastery was located here from the beginning of the 15th century. Luther was responsible for this monastery as an Augustinian monk before the Reformation. When the monastery was voluntarily handed over to the lord of Kriebstein Castle, Georg von Carlowitz, the Reformation was also completed in Waldheim. Today, the building is used as a prison.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The trail begins in Döbeln in the small Kirchgasse. From there, it heads west along Obermarkt, Bäckerstraße, Breite Straße, Bahnhofstraße and finally Grimmaische Straße. On this road, it turns left before the river and leads out of the town on Wiesenstraße. After the village of Masten, you cross the B175 and then head south to Stockhausen. Until then, the Luther Trail runs along village roads. From there, you follow forest and meadow paths in a southerly direction to Ziegla-Kobelsdorf. Walk past the northern edge of the village in a westerly direction to the Zschopau river. Here the Luther Trail follows the Zschopautal hiking trail and continues along the Zschopau. Below the village of Limmritz, at the hydroelectric power station, you cross the Zschopau and from then on walk south along the other side of the river directly along the bank. At the village of Diedenhain, the trail leaves the river again, then returns to the river and continues along the Zschopautal hiking trail to Waldheim. Cross the river again before reaching the town. The trail ends at Niedermarkt.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing, provisions and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the A14, exit B169 Döbeln Nord or via the B175
Waldheim: Gartenstraße 6; An der Zschopau 1; An der Zschopau 6; Andreas-Hecht-Straße 12; Bahnhofstraße 14; Mendener Weg 9; Niederstadt 4; Schönberger Straße 8-9; Vogtstraße 2a; Obermarkt 45
Döbeln: Parkhaus City, Ritterstraße; Zweckengasse; Stockhausener Weg 1a; Am Viadukt 7; Friedrichstraße 20a; Geyersbergstraße 91; Obermarkt 15-16; Oberranschützer Straße 26; Richard-Wagner-Straße 1; Ritterstraße 45
Take the RB 110 or RB45 from Leipzig to Döbeln.
Take the RB45 from Leipzig to Leisnig. Continue with bus 924 to Waldheim.
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Places of interest in Waldheim: St. Nicolai Church with Miracle Man and Owl Organ, Town and Museum House
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