On Luther's traces: New information point in Bad Vilbel inaugurated!

On Luther's traces: New information point in Bad Vilbel inaugurated!

Bad Vilbel, Deutschland - On May 13, 2025, an information sign was inaugurated along the Lutherweg on the Heilsberg in Bad Vilbel. Representatives of the city, the Heilsberg local advisory board and the Lutherweg association in Hesse were present at the inauguration, as were many local pilgrims. The sign provides information about the history of Lutherweg and its connection to the city of Bad Vilbel. It aims to highlight Bad Vilbel as an important stop for pilgrims and hikers and to promote tourism in the region. Claus-Günther Kunzmann, the head of the Culture Department, emphasized the importance of hiking and themed paths for tourism.

The Lutherweg, which leads over 400 kilometers and traces of Martin Luther, is an important pilgrimage path. It extends from the Wartburg near Eisenach in Thuringia to the Lutherstadt Worms in Rhineland-Palatinate. In Hesse, the Lutherweg comprises the main route with around 320 kilometers and 40 kilometers. Historical places and picturesque landscapes make their way into a unique experience for hikers and pilgrims. The pathways are accessible as an interactive card, and GPX files for the entire route and for the individual stages make planning easier.

information and meaning of the Lutherweg

The information sign on Heilsberg also offers deeper insights into the origin and development of this historical settlement, supported by a selection of historical photographs. The information boards along the Lutherweg are not only informative, but also a means of promoting the cultural heritage of the Reformation in the region. Cities such as Gießen, Bad Hersfeld and Frankfurt are given the opportunity to position themselves as starting points for pilgrims and hikers.

The pilgrim route from Wartburg to Worms, also known as a west route, has a total length of 363 kilometers and comprises 18 stages. The east route, which leads from Worms to Wartburg, measures 356 kilometers and also includes 18 stages. On May 06, 2023, the Thuringian loop of Lutherweg was also inaugurated in 1521, which depicts Luther's path from Möhra to Wartburg. Important distance information and pathways are available in tables for the two main notes of the Lutherweg.

The Lutherweg not only combines spiritual and cultural elements, but also plays an important role in the tourist development of the Bad Vilbel region and beyond. The city and its surroundings are ready to appreciate the rich legacy of the Reformation and to present themselves as an attractive goal for hikers and those interested in history.

More information about Lutherweg 1521 can be found on the website of lutherweg1521.de . For details on the inauguration of the shield on the Heilsberg in Bad Vilbel, visit fnp.de .