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/ Augustinerkloster Erfurt BibliothekPhoto: Paul Hentschel, Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH -
/ Georgenburse Erfurt AußenansichtPhoto: Paul Hentschel, Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
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/ Andreaskirche Erfurt TurmPhoto: Tilmmann2007, Wikimedia Commons Licence CC BY-SA 3.0
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/ Panorama am Domplatz - Dom und Severi ErfurtPhoto: Paul Hentschel, Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
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/ Collegium Maius Blick aus Richtung AllerheiligenstraßePhoto: Mylius, Wikimedia Commons Licence GFDL 1.2
The most important Luther-related sites in Erfurt are brought together in this guided city walk - Luthermeile Erfurt (German only)
easy
Distance 4.8 km
2:30 h
39 m
40 m
230 m
190 m
Together, Protestants and Catholics present communal sites along a route that divines the future message of the Christian faith and tries to encourage loving actions carried out for others in the name of God and with love for oneself. With exhibitions, tours and individual walks, the Luther Mile vibrantly demonstrates city history, church history and faith. The Luther Mile is part of the Luther Trail that leads through Erfurt.
Author’s recommendation
Every summer, open air plays are put on in the Barfüßer Church as part of the 'Neues Schauspiel Erfurt' festival.
Author
Paul Hentschel
Update: February 04, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Petersberg, 230 m
Lowest point
190 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Rest Stop
Mittelalterrestaurant "Lutherkeller" - ErfurtGasthaus Feuerkugel - Erfurt
Safety information
The route leads through the city centre. There are no further safety precautions to observe.Start
Augustinian Monastery Erfurt (191 m)
Coordinates:
DD
50.981304, 11.029740
DMS
50°58'52.7"N 11°01'47.1"E
UTM
32U 642477 5649707
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Destination
Augustinian Monastery Erfurt
Turn-by-turn directions
Augustinian Monastery – Andreasstraße – Domplatz square - Angerbrunnen fountain - Anger square - Wenigemarkt - Michaelisstraße - Augustinian Monastery
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can easily get to the Augustinian Monastery on tram number 1 (towards Europaplatz) and number 5 (towards Zoopark). The stop 'Augustinerkloster/ Lutherstätte' is just a few steps from the monastery.Getting there
Come from the ring road (Staufenbergallee) onto the inner ring road (Juri-Gagarin-Ring) then go down Boyneburgufer into 'Am Hügel'. Turn left at the end.Parking
Please use the park and ride system within the city of Erfurt. Additional parking spaces are available on Juri-Gagarin-Ring (not free).Coordinates
DD
50.981304, 11.029740
DMS
50°58'52.7"N 11°01'47.1"E
UTM
32U 642477 5649707
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for City Walks
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Comfortable clothing
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Cell phone
- Maps
- Cash and cards
- Umbrella
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
39 m
Descent
40 m
Highest point
230 m
Lowest point
190 m
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