Lutherwege-Schild (c) Joachim Negwer, CMR

On the move along the Luther Trail

Travelling at the Reformer's pace

How did Martin Luther actually travel in his day? That's right, by horse-drawn or ox-drawn cart, but often on foot as well. Why not follow in the footsteps of the reformer in his homeland at his own pace? On the Luther Trail in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt, you can follow these enchanting paths that combine nature and history. Enjoy the fresh air, sweeping views of green landscapes, and discover hidden historical treasures, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Luther Trail network in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt is extensive, offering more than 1,500 kilometers of possibilities. There are round trips that can be completed in a day and multi-day tours with overnight stays and themed stages. Those who prefer to travel faster can hop on a bike. Admittedly, bicycles did not exist at that time. But Luther would certainly have enjoyed exploring the landscape in this way. Traveling in Luther's footsteps is an experience that connects the past and the present in a special way.

The Luther Trail network in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt is large. More than 1,500 kilometres full of possibilities. There are circular tours that can be completed in one day and multi-day tours with overnight stays and themed stages. 

If hiking is too slow for you, you can hop on a bike. Even if this is perhaps no longer quite so authentic in terms of "travelling in the Renaissance". The bicycle had not yet been invented. But if it had been, Luther would certainly have enjoyed it.

You can also walk along "Luther miles" in the cities. For example, in Erfurt, where Luther spent an exciting time as a student before he became a monk and priest.

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Discover the Luther Trail in Thuringia

In Thuringia, you can choose from around 1000 eventful kilometres on the Luther Trail. The circular walk around Wartburg Castle, for example. It leads through the legendary Dragon Gorge. If you walk from Schmalkalden to Tambach-Dietharz, you will pass the Luther Fountain. Its clear water is said to have once freed the reformer from his stone affliction, and it still gushes! Castles and fortresses lie along the way. Towns where the Reformer was a guest and, time and again, views from mountain peaks. And you wonder about all the places the reformer travelled to.

 

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Discover the Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt

The Luther Trail in Saxony-Anhalt stretches for around 610 kilometers and connects authentic sites of the Reformation with charming landscapes, wine regions, and various nature parks. Whether you take the northern route via Dessau and Köthen or the southern route through the Dübener Heide and Halle, fascinating encounters with history, culture, and nature await you everywhere.

 

Header: (c) Joachim Negwer, CMR