Off we go then (just for a bit). The Bavarian pilgrimage route

You don't have to make it all the way to Santiago de Compostela – these legs of the Bavarian pilgrimage route are perfect for a day's hike.

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You don't have to make it all the way to Santiago de Compostela – these legs of the Bavarian pilgrimage route are perfect for a day's hike. Great spiritual enlightenment may then not be waiting for you at the end – but a relaxing day can also be something heavenly.

Pilgrimage route – from Hof to Nuremberg

In the north of Bavaria, the pilgrimage route runs from Hof to Nuremberg. For train travellers there are two legs that we especially recommend.

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Pilgrimage route – from Aschaffenburg to Colmar

If you want to experience a pilgrimage route while only taking a short hike, you should set out from Aschaffenburg. It leads all the way to Colmar in two legs.

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Short pilgrimage routes through Bavaria

Would you like to explore the pilgrimage route in Bavaria? We recommend short pilgrimage routes which go through the region.

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