Discover the ancient pilgrim walks that cross the territory of Lucca. This page features a selection of the best pilgrim trails in Lucca 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 10 most beautiful pilgrim walks in Lucca
Pilgrim Trail
· South East England
Via Francigena
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Difficulty
difficult
2,107.9 km
560:08 h
22,976 m
22,973 m
The Via Francigena leads from the cathedral in Canterbury in southeastern Great Britain through France and Switzerland to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Pays du St-Bernard
The Via Francigena
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1,017.9 km
276:42 h
12,462 m
14,909 m
The Via Francigena is a route consisting of 79 stages, about 1800 km long, starting from Canterbury in England and ending in Rome.
The Italian section begins at the Great St Bernard Pass and extends over 45 stages.
Pilgrim Trail
· Province of Lucca
Via Francigena: Pietrasanta - Lucca
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 36
32.5 km
8:53 h
412 m
412 m
The «Via Francigena» is one of the 3 Christian pilgrim routes of the Middle Ages, whose main axis leads from Canterbury in England to Rome. This documentation initially covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Province of Lucca
Via Francigena: Lucca - Altopascio
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 37
18.8 km
4:39 h
16 m
18 m
The «Via Francigena» is one of the three Christian pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages, whose main axis runs from Canterbury in England to Rome. This documentation initially covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Italy
The Way of Saint James | New | FLORENCE ➜ LIVORNO
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
174.2 km
46:55 h
2,239 m
2,288 m
Updated version of the Way of Saint James as of April 21, 2021, from FLORENCE to LUCCA, with the addition of two new stages: LUCCA ➜ PISA and PISA ➜ LIVORNO (official version from the Way's website)
Watch the Videos of the individual stages here ➜ https://www.youtube.com/c/HIKE2ME
Pilgrim Trail
· Burgundy-Franche-Comté
Via Francigena: Stage tour ex Pontarlier
Multi-day route
1,223.9 km
326:25 h
16,591 m
17,406 m
The "Via Francigena" is one of the 3 Christian pilgrimage routes of the Middle Ages, whose main axis leads from Canterbury in England to Rome. For the time being, this documentation covers the section from Pontarlier to Rome.
Pilgrim Trail
· Province of Lucca
From the gas station on Brennero to the pedestrian bridge on the Serchio
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
2:28 h
17 m
17 m
A walk without too many slopes and easily accessible that runs along the Serchio river starting from the gas station along the Brennero road up to the pedestrian bridge.
Pilgrim Trail
· Italy
The Way of Saint James
Difficulty
moderate
173.2 km
41:14 h
2,097 m
2,147 m
In the heart of Tuscany lies a small "Camino de Santiago" that between Florence and Livorno encompasses an exceptional concentration of art, history, and nature to be explored on foot.

