This is where Martin Luther met his spiritual mentor Johann von Staupitz on August 6, 1516. The "Luther was here" campaign collects various places in Saxony-Anhalt where Martin Luther stayed, is said to have stayed, or where Luther legends are associated.

On the homepage you can follow Luther's life and find an overview of all these places.

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The Luther stone was erected on October 30, 1917 by order of Christian Ernst zu Stolberg - Wernigerode.

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September 27, 2023

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Himmelpforten was visited by Martin Luther in 1516, where he met with his brother and friend, the Vicar General Johann von Staupitz.
There is no evidence that the sale of indulgences was discussed.
The Luther memorial stone erected in 1917 commemorates the meeting.

(Source: Wikipedia)

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1. Wohltäterbrunnen Wernigerode – Wernigerode Town Hall loop from Drübeck

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2. Kuhborn Picnic Area – Bench at Kuhborn loop from Wernigerode Hochschule Harz

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01:44

110m

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3. Christ Church Hasserode – Start of Harz Mountain Run loop from Hasserode

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60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Wernigerode, Landkreis Harz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Luther Memorial Stone at Himmelpforte Monastery

1. Wohltäterbrunnen Wernigerode – Wernigerode Town Hall loop from Drübeck

2. Kuhborn Picnic Area – Bench at Kuhborn loop from Wernigerode Hochschule Harz

3. Christ Church Hasserode – Start of Harz Mountain Run loop from Hasserode

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