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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Germany
Pilgrim Trail
· Hochsauerlandkreis
Schmallenberger Sauerland Motorhome Route
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
closed
85.5 km
1:25 h
1,019 m
1,021 m
The motorhome route represents the Sauerland region in every form. At the various parking places, you can experience the beautiful mountain landscape, enjoy direct access to hiking and cycling trails, or get to know the "Sauerländer Original".
Pilgrim Trail
· Westerwald
Katharina Kasper Pilgrimage Route from Dernbach to Limburg
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
33.1 km
8:35 h
296 m
438 m
A varied pilgrimage route awaits you on paved and natural paths. Along the way, information boards provide insights into the life and work of Saint Katharina Kasper.
Pilgrim Trail
· Unterallgaeu
Irmengardweg, stage Lautrach to Ottobeuren
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
25.5 km
6:45 h
343 m
313 m
The Irmengardweg is an eventful route through the scenically attractive pre-Alpine region. The route connects the two places of activity of the Blessed Irmengard.
Pilgrim Trail
· Furstenfeldbruck
Munich Pilgrim's Way in the Fürstenfeldbruck district
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
29 km
7:05 h
105 m
47 m
The Munich Pilgrim's Way connects the cathedral in Freising with the Ammersee. The southwestern section leads through the Fürstenfeldbruck district. Hikers can look forward to beautiful passages along the Amper River.
Pilgrim Trail
· Franconian Lake District
Lutherweg Schwabach - Pleinfeld (Western Variant)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
52.8 km
13:00 h
514 m
443 m
Hiking, relaxing, and reflecting - the Lutherweg follows in the footsteps of Martin Luther and the Reformation through Middle Franconia as well.
Pilgrim Trail
· Franconian Lake District
Lutherweg Schwabach - Pleinfeld (eastern variant)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
58.6 km
15:00 h
530 m
453 m
Hiking, relaxing, and reflecting – the Lutherweg follows the footsteps of Martin Luther and the Reformation through Middle Franconia.
Pilgrim Trail
· Palatinate Forest Nature Park
Southwest Palatinate connecting route between the northern and southern Palatinate Pilgrims’ Ways
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
72.5 km
20:10 h
1,401 m
1,686 m
The connecting route between the northern and southern Palatinate Pilgrims’ Ways begins in Johanniskreuz and runs to Erlenbach bei Dahn, where the path meets the southern Palatinate Pilgrims’ Way. The connecting route is marked with a white shell on a blue background and the note “connecting route.”
Pilgrim Trail
· Teutoburg Forest
Benediktsweg "Seek Peace"
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.1 km
3:05 h
208 m
209 m
Approx. 12 km long spiritual (hiking) route between hills, forest, and water on the edge of the Teuto. Special highlight: 12 virtual impulse points with thoughts from Benedictine spirituality. Accompanying booklet available at the start.
Pilgrim Trail
· Moselle Valley
Mosel-Camino - 8th of 8 stages (Schweich > Trier St. Matthias; Mosel Pilgrimage Way; Moselcamino)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 8
20 km
6:00 h
497 m
493 m
Schweich > TR-Quint > Ehranger Heide > TR- Ehrang > Auf der Bausch > TR-Biewer > Trier > Trier St. Matthias
Pilgrim Trail
· Moselle Valley
Mosel-Camino - 4th of 8 stages (Bullay > Traben-Trarbach; Mosel-Jakobsweg; Moselcamino)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 4
23.5 km
8:05 h
705 m
721 m
Bullay > Marienburg > Zell (Kaimt) > Bummkopf (Briedel) > Enkirch > Starkenburg > Traben-Trarbach


