Discover the ancient pilgrim walks that cross the territory of Brilon. This page features a selection of the best pilgrim trails in Brilon recommended by experts. Filter the results to best suit your needs. Each route contains useful information to help you plan each stage of your pilgrimage.
Maps and trails
The most beautiful pilgrim walks in Brilon
Pilgrim Trail
· North Rhine-Westphalia
Jakobsweg Westphalia: Paderborn-Elspe
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
133.2 km
37:15 h
2,484 m
2,381 m
This is the Jakobsweg marked with the yellow pilgrim's shell on a blue background, which leads over the Sintfeld from Paderborn to Lennestadt-Elspe. There, the path meets the old Heath Road, a medieval road connecting Leipzig to Cologne via Kassel.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Jakobsweg Westphalia: Obermarsberg - Brilon
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 3
30.8 km
8:25 h
626 m
547 m
This is the 3rd stage of the Westphalian Jakobsweg Paderborn - Elspe. It leads from Obermarsberg, Eresburgstr. 28, to the parking lot at B252/L870 in the Brilon district.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Way of St. James Westphalia: Brilon - Heringhausen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
19.2 km
5:05 h
278 m
445 m
This is the 4th stage of the Way of St. James from Paderborn to Elspe. We start at the parking lot outside Brilon on the B251. Our destination is Bestwig-Heringhausen, town center.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Way of St. James Obermarsberg-Brilon
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
30.8 km
11:09 h
941 m
880 m
This is the third stage of the Way of St. James from Paderborn to Lennestadt-Elspe. It is continuously marked with the yellow scallop shell on a blue background. The start is in historic Obermarsberg. The stage is relatively long, over 18.6 miles (30 km). There is an accommodation option on Plattenberg, about 2.5 miles (4 km) before Brilon. Additionally, there is a youth hostel in Brilon.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Camino de Santiago Brilon-Heringhausen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.2 km
5:14 h
278 m
436 m
This is the 4th stage of the Camino de Santiago from Paderborn to Elspe. It ends in Bestwig-Heringhausen. There is an accommodation option (inn) there.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Way of St. James Westphalia: Brilon Loop
recommended route
7.4 km
1:55 h
119 m
162 m
It is a loop leading into the town of Brilon and branching off from the 4th stage Brilon - Heringhausen of the Paderborn Elspe Way of St. James.
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Borberg Pilgrimage Trail
Difficulty
T2
moderate
9.8 km
2:45 h
278 m
271 m
This circular hike follows the historic Glockenpfad trail to the Marienkapelle chapel on the Borberg, combining stunning natural scenery with cultural and historical landmarks. The return route follows the Rothaarsteig trail, past the Borberg cemetery and the Papendiek footbridge, back to St. Nikolaus.

