Luther Trail: Section 07 – From Gotha to Arnstadt - Hiking Trail - Thuringian Forest
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Luther Trail: Section 07 – From Gotha to Arnstadt
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/ Lutherweg: Von Gotha nach ArnstadtVideo: Outdooractive Editors -
/ Friedenstein CastlePhoto: Thüringer Tourismus GmbH -
/ Augustinerkirche neben dem Kloster - GothaPhoto: CTHOE, CC BY-SA, By CTHOE (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons -
/ Neumarkt und Margarethenkirche - GothaPhoto: Friedhelm Dröge, CC BY-SA, By Friedhelm Dröge (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons -
/ Herzogliches Museum - GothaPhoto: Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH -
/ Historische Darstellung - Alte Sternwarte GothaPhoto: Manfred Strumpf, CC0, By Manfred Strumpf at German Wikipedia [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons -
/ St. Georg Kirche - SeebergenPhoto: Wikswat, CC BY-SA, By Wikswat (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons -
/ Bach-Stammhaus - WechmarPhoto: Mazbln, CC BY-SA, By Mazbln (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ Burg Gleichen vom Tal aus - WanderslebenPhoto: By CTHOE (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA, By CTHOE (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ Mühlburg - MühlbergPhoto: Michael Sander, CC BY, By Michael Sander (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ Veste Wachsenburg - HolzhausenPhoto: By CTHOE (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA, By CTHOE (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ Riesenbratwurst - HolzhausenPhoto: Lutherweg - Thüringer Tourismus GmbH
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/ Türme der Liebfrauenkirche - ArnstadtPhoto: EliasDüsentrieb, CC BY-SA, By EliasDüsentrieb (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ In 1506 Martin Luther stayed as a monk in the former Franciscan monastery.Photo: Giorno2, By Giorno2 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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/ Wender-Orgel - Bachkirche - ArnstadtPhoto: GFreihalter, By GFreihalter (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
In addition to Bad Langensalza and Erfurt, one of the three Augustinian Monasteries was founded in Gotha. The Augustinian Monastery is one of the oldest in Thuringia. In the collection at Friedenstein Castle there are many artefacts from the Reformation era, including the panel painting ‘Damnation & Salvation’ (1529) by Lucas Cranch the Elder, who was a close friend of Luther’s. The subject of the painting refers to Luther’s thesis on the justification of sinners before God alone.
In Wandersleben we recommend visiting the Menantes-Literaturgedenkstätte (Menantes literary memorial) and Burg Gleichen Castle. From there the route takes you via Mühlberg to Holzhausen and Wachsenburg Fortress. It is also worth visiting the 1st German Sausage Museum, which features an exhibition on the history of the Thuringian sausage. Free samples are, of course, included!
In Arnstadt the Luther Trail splits and leads north towards Erfurt and south towards Paulinzella continuing to the federal state border with Bavaria.
Author’s recommendation
Rest Stop
Ausflugsgaststätte DÜPPEL - SeebergenWachsenburg - Holzhausen
1. Deutsches Bratwurstmuseum - Holzhausen
Schellhorns Restaurant & Bar - Arnstadt
BEST WESTERN HOTEL ERFURT-APFELSTÄDT
Safety information
Parts of the route cover long stretches of open country. Be sure to bring sufficient amounts of water and suncream during the summer months.Equipment
Sturdy shoes, suncreamStart
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
As this section is quite long, it's best to split it into two parts with an overnight stay halfway through in Wandersleben.
Public transport
Public transport friendly
Gotha is easily accessible on the Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance trains.Getting there
Coming from the A4 take exit 42 (Gotha). Continue on the B247 towards Gotha. Approach the castle from the southern 'Parkallee'.Parking
A visitors' carpark is located just below Friedenstein Castle. LINKBook recommendations for this region:
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