Luther Trail Saxony from Leisnig to Döbeln
- 5:45 h
- 21.39 km
- 217 m
- 187 m
- 148 m
- 244 m
- 96 m
- Start: Leisnig, Schlossberg
- Destination: Döbeln
From the town of Leisnig, the path leads through the Eichgrund along the river "Freiberger Mulde" to Buch Monastery. The Cistercian monastery from the year 1192 is worth a detour. From the former monastery complex, the chapter house and the abbot's house, the infirmary, and the sick chapel are still preserved. The route runs along forest, meadow, and village roads. Behind Westewitz, the Luther Trail crosses the Mulde. It continues on the Mulde cycle path always along the river. During Luther's lifetime, Duke George the Bearded ruled here, a vehement enemy of the Reformer. It was only after the duke's death in 1539 that the Reformation was able to spread in Albertine Saxony. Nevertheless, the first Protestant sermon in Döbeln already took place in 1521, but not in the church, rather in the town hall.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The route begins in Leisnig behind the bridge at Schlossberg. From there, it goes up to the castle and then eastwards out of the town via Bahnhofstraße. First, you follow the Freiberger Mulde and then head southwards along the Wallbach. From there, it continues on the Mulde Valley hiking trail. Buch Monastery is located on the other side of the river, but the detour is not far and worth it. Back on the Luther Trail, you cross the Freiberger Mulde before Westerwitz and then follow the northern bank. Through the village of Techwitz, past monastery gardens, you reach Döbeln via Großbauchlitz. In Döbeln, the route continues always along the river. At the roundabout, you cross the river and follow the route marked with a green "L" on a white background towards the town center. The stage ends at Obermarkt.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the A14, exit B169 Döbeln Nord or via the B175
To Leisnig via the A14, exit 33
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
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 RB110 from Leipzig to Leisnig.
From Leipzig take the RB110 or RB45 to Döbeln.
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
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