Churches &
Monasteries

In the region around Chemnitz, Zwickau, and Leipzig, numerous churches invite you to pause and marvel. Many of these houses of worship are both testimonies to the Reformation and living places of faith, closely connected to the work of Luther and his companions.

Particularly impressive is the castle chapel at Hartenfels Castle in Torgau, which was consecrated by Luther in 1544 as the first Protestant church building. In the City Church of St. Mary in Torgau, the tombstone of Katharina von Bora still commemorates the history of the Reformation. The Cathedral of St. Mary in Zwickau is also among the most significant sites.

Numerous churches open their doors for guided tours, pilgrimage devotions, concerts, and offer an impressive way to experience the Reformation history of Saxony.

Open Churches and Cycling Route Churches along the Luther Trail in Saxony offer pilgrims and cycling travellers opportunities for rest, devotion, and reflection. At more and more churches, the seal for “reliably open churches” can be found. It indicates that the church is open at least five days a week for four hours each day, providing a reliable point of contact for visitors. 

Cycling Route Churches are located directly on well-developed cycling paths and invite travellers to take breaks during their tours through the Saxon countryside. In addition to offering opportunities for devotion and rest, they provide information about Reformation history as well as the life and work of Martin Luther. Whether as a day trip or a multi-day cycling tour, pilgrims on two wheels experience a successful combination of exercise, culture, and spiritual enrichment in Saxony.