Lutherweg Saxony from Döbeln to Waldheim
- 5:00 h
- 18.22 km
- 197 m
- 182 m
- 163 m
- 265 m
- 102 m
- Start: Döbeln
- Destination: Waldheim, Niedermarkt
After passing under the bridge of federal road 175 behind Döbeln, the path leads again through nature on hiking trails over forest and meadow sections. From Limmritz, the route runs directly along the river through the magnificent landscape of the Zschopau valley. After initially flat stretches, it becomes hillier towards Waldheim, and the hiker must overcome ascent and descent sections. This is rewarded with wonderful views over the landscape. The town of Waldheim, richly decorated with Gründerzeit architecture, bears the title "Pearl of the Zschopau valley." Since the beginning of the 15th century, there was an Augustinian monastery here. Luther was responsible for this monastery as an Augustinian monk before the Reformation. With the voluntary handover of the monastery to the Burgrave of Kriebstein, Georg von Carlowitz, the Reformation was also accomplished in Waldheim. Today, the building is used as a correctional facility.
Waypoints
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The path begins in Döbeln in Kleine Kirchgasse. From there, it leads westward over Obermarkt, Bäckerstraße, Breite Straße, Bahnhofstraße, and finally Grimmaische Straße. Just before the river, it turns left and leads out of town along Wiesenstraße. Behind the village of Masten, you cross the B175 and then go south to Stockhausen. Until then, the Lutherweg runs on village streets. From there, it goes south on forest and meadow paths to Ziegla-Kobelsdorf. At the village, you walk past the northern village edge to the west until you reach the river Zschopau. Here, the Lutherweg runs on the Zschopau valley hiking trail and continues along the Zschopau. Below the village of Limmritz, at the hydroelectric power station, you cross the Zschopau and then walk on the opposite side of the river directly along the bank southwards. At the place Diedenhain, the path leaves the river again, returns to it, and then continues on the Zschopau valley hiking trail to Waldheim. Before the town, you cross the river once more. The path ends at Niedermarkt.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and water.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the A14, exit B169 Döbeln North 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: City parking garage, Ritterstraße; Zweckengasse; Stockhausener Weg 1a; Am Viadukt 7; Friedrichstraße 20a; Geyersbergstraße 91; Obermarkt 15-16; Oberranschützer Straße 26; Richard-Wagner-Straße 1; Ritterstraße 45
By RB 110 or RB45 from Leipzig to Döbeln.
By RB45 from Leipzig to Leisnig. Then 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
Attractions in Waldheim: St. Nicolai Church with Mirakelmann and Owl Organ, Town and Museum House
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