Luther Way Saxony from Belgern-Schildau to Wurzen
- 8:00 h
- 32.14 km
- 145 m
- 154 m
- 114 m
- 182 m
- 68 m
- Start: Belgern-Schildau, district Schildau
- Destination: Wurzen, city center
In Schildau, you walk in the footsteps of the legendary Schildbürger. Here you can find the Schildbürger Museum, a Schildbürger playground and fountain, but also the worthwhile Gneisenaumuseum, as the famous von Gneisenau came from this place. From Schildau, the path leads the hiker through the beautiful Dahlener Heide towards Wurzen. Between the villages of Frauwalde and Heyda are historic burial mounds still visible today. In Dornreichenbach, hikers can regain strength with a delicious ice cream. Upon arriving in Wurzen, the historic old town, the possibility to visit the cathedral, and a historically interesting city museum await the visitor. In the 16th century, the bishops of Meissen resided here, as evidenced by the still very well-preserved bishop's castle. In 1542, Luther endeavored to settle the "Wurzen Feud" and thereby helped prevent a war.
Waypoints
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Directions
In Belgern-Schildau, start at the corner of Bahnhofstraße/Marktstraße. From here, the path runs south along Wurzener Straße. At the height of Heinrich-Heine-Straße, the path turns left and leads to Sitzenroda. From there it goes south along the Sitzenrodaer Bach and then on forest paths towards Schmannewitz. There, just at the entrance of the village, shortly after reaching Torgauer Straße, the path turns right. It continues past the Brückenteich towards Frauwalde. The village is crossed via the streets "Am Hang" and "Mittelweg", following the marked route, reaching the Dammmühlteich. Further along the Lossabach, the path leads towards Heyda. There, the hiking path meets the ecumenical pilgrim path coming from the east. From there you reach Dornreichenbach, Körlitz, and continue towards Wurzen. Both paths run together until they reach the city of Wurzen and end there at Domplatz.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Follow the A14, then the B6 or B182
Wurzen: Alte Bahnhofstraße 37; Am Mühlbach 2; Am Wencelslaikirchhof 4; Hauptstraße; Pußta;
Belgern-Schildau: Querstraße 4; Bahnhofstraße 10; Dahlener Straße 29; Dröschkauer Forsthaus; Markt 13; Mühlberger Straße 37c; August-Bebel-Straße 15; A-Weg; Markt 2;
From Leipzig take the RE50 or S3 to Wurzen.
To Schildau take bus 757 to Torgau.
Additional information
Author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
License (master data)
Verena Daser
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
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