Dahlen is the southern gateway to the Dahlen Heath, a wonderful landscape that is ideal for hiking, pausing and finding peace and quiet. The landscape conservation area in the North Saxony region is overgrown with mixed pine forests, through which romantic forest paths lead. In addition to the landscape, you can also marvel at a historic windmill near Schmannewitz and the twin-towered church in the town of Dahlen, which dates back to 1136.
This short route, which is actually an access route to the Luther Trail Saxony, leads through short sections of forest, 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 embraced the new faith. The first Protestant pastor was Jakob Osterland. In Dahlen, you should visit the town church, inside which you will find a 35m² fresco of St. Christopher.
