--- title: "Lutherweg Sachsen - approach path from Dahlen to Schmannewitz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/tour/lutherweg-sachsen-approach-path-from-dahlen-to-schmannewitz" description: "This short route, which is essentially an approach path to the Lutherweg Sachsen, leads through short woodland sections, along small fast streams, and idyllic meadow ponds. Luther often had to pass through this area on his travels between Torgau and Grimma. After the Reformation was introduced in Albertine Saxony in 1539, the town of Dahlen also opened up to the new faith. In Dahlen, you should visit the city church, which houses a 35m² large fresco of Saint Christopher." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2937533/807909b4777824acee777c2f22b0528c4c26fd431358924867a92717d4158123/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Lutherweg Sachsen - approach path from Dahlen to Schmannewitz ============================================================= - 5.44 km long - Difficulty: easy - Pilgrimage route - 1:30 h - 5.44 km - 29 m - 16 m - 134 m - 163 m - 29 m - - Start: Dahlen - Destination: Schmannewitz Dahlen is the southern gate to the Dahlener Heide, a wonderful landscape that is perfect for hiking, pausing, and finding peace. The protected landscape area in the Nordsachsen region is covered with mixed pine forests, through which romantic forest paths lead. Besides the landscape, you can also admire a historic post mill near Schmannewitz and the double-doored church of the town of Dahlen from the year 1136. This short route, which is essentially an **approach path to the Lutherweg Sachsen**, leads through short woodland sections, along small fast streams, and idyllic meadow ponds. Luther often had to pass through this area on his travels between Torgau and Grimma. After the Reformation was introduced in Albertine Saxony in 1539, the town of Dahlen also opened up to the new faith. In Dahlen, you should visit the city church, which houses a 35m² large fresco of Saint Christopher. Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The path begins on Dahlener Kirchstraße and leads over Schwanengässchen and August-Bebel-Straße, which simultaneously serves as the Ecumenical Pilgrimage Route up to the market, then turns right over Schlossstraße past the Dahlen castle to leave the town. At the Gräfenhainer mill, it continues north following the little stream “Dahle” directly past the mill and grass pond. Over the path “An der Dahle” and Buchaer Straße, you reach Schmannewitz. Here, follow Alte Lindenstraße, turn right onto a small trail that runs along the “Dahle”, then turn left again on Schulstraße. After the church, the Lutherweg turns right onto Torgauer Straße, passes the old post mill, and finally ends between the Old Pond and the Bridge Pond. Read more Equipment Sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, provisions, and water. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car: Follow A14 to S38 in Grimma, take exit 32-Mutzschen on A14. Follow S38, Grimmaer Str., Dahlener Str., S24, Wermsdorfer Str., and S24 to Dr.-Alfred-Brehm-Straße in Dahlen. Read more **Parking**Dahlen: - Parking lot "At the Station I" - Parking lot at the bus station Read more **Public transportation**Take the RE50 or S3 to Dahlen. Schmannewitz: - Bus 781 Torgau - Schmannewitz - Bus 785 Dahlen - Schmannewitz Read more Additional information Read more Author Verena Daser Organization LEIPZIG REGION License (master data) Verena Daser Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Explorer's tip: Ev. city church "Our Lady" Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact 04774 Dahlen Download GPX file - - - -