Luther trails in Germany

This is where the Reformation began: the Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt connects the authentic Luther sites. Across roughly 460 kilometres, you can experience history up close – from his birthplace in Eisleben and his parents’ home in Mansfeld to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, the site of the posting of the Theses, and Luther’s death house.

The trail invites you to follow in the footsteps of the Reformation and to experience history, inspiration, and encounters.

Stretching over more than 1,000 kilometres, the Luther Trail in Thuringia links places such as Eisenach, Erfurt, and Schmalkalden. Between Wartburg Castle, monasteries, and old trade routes, Luther’s life story comes alive. On 46 stages, you can explore the most important places where the reformer and revolutionary lived and worked.

A pilgrimage path through history, faith, and beautiful nature.

The Luther Trail in Saxony leads you across roughly 550 kilometres to the important sites of the Reformation – from Leipzig via Torgau to Zwickau. Between historic towns, churches and diverse landscapes, you can experience history up close. A path full of inspiration that invites you to go on pilgrimage, hike and explore. The Luther Trail in Saxony is connected to the Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt and the Luther Trail in Thuringia.

In Luther’s footsteps from Torgau through East Elbia to Herzberg – in May 2022, the Brandenburg Luther Trail was officially opened. A quiet, contemplative path through nature and history.

Historically particularly significant: in 1538, the first German school regulations for the Herzberg Latin School were signed by Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon and from here spread and were adopted throughout Germany.

Sites of the Reformation in Catholic Bavaria: Coburg was an important stopover for the Reformer, both on his journey to Rome in 1510/11 and on his way to the Heidelberg Disputation and to the hearing before Cajetan in Augsburg in 1518. The Luther Trail in Bavaria leads through the Coburg region and connects directly to the Luther Trail in Thuringia.

Over around 100 kilometres, it links places steeped in history with charming landscapes and Franconian hospitality.

The Hessian Luther Trail follows Luther’s historic route to the Imperial Diet in Worms and brings centuries of faith history vividly to life. The trail covers a total of 350 kilometres and leads from Eisenach in Thuringia via Friedberg to Worms. A pilgrimage route that impressively connects history and nature.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Luther Trail commemorates Luther’s courageous appearance before the Imperial Diet in Worms. Between the Rhine, vineyards, and historic towns, you can experience the history of the Reformation. The “Lutherweg Rheinhessen,” about 44 kilometres long, follows Luther’s path from Wartburg to Worms roughly 500 years ago. An inspiring route filled with culture, faith, and enjoyment.