PEACEWALK 2026 · Cultural Route Candidacy ·
App Launch · The Way Grows Step by Step
JERUSALEM WAY
Review 2025 & Outlook 2026
Dear Peace Pilgrims,
2025 was an intense and moving year for the Jerusalem Way – marked by pilgrims, encounters, peace work, and important international milestones. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who walks, supports, and helps shape this path.
REVIEW 2025 / HIGHLIGHTS
Opening of Jerusalem Way Amsterdam
A significant milestone: “From Dam Square in Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral – and onward to Jerusalem.”
The opening was accompanied by numerous pilgrims from several countries. The founder of the Jerusalem Way was personally present. Together with Walter van der Wolf (hikeronline.nl) and Rikko Voorberg (peacewalk.info), initiator of the international PeaceWalk and Jerusalem Way contact for the Netherlands, another important step toward Western European connection was taken.
➡️ Photos & Report: Open Article
➡️ Route & Info: Open Netherlands
Jordan – AL-QUDS WAY
In spring 2025, the complete route in Jordan (approx. 220 km) from the Syrian border to the Dead Sea was walked and marked by Alex/FR, Slawek/PL, and Johannes/AT. Focus areas included maintaining and developing the route, expanding local contacts, and strengthening infrastructure and partnerships.
➡️ Video & Photos Jordan: Video / Photos I / Photos II
Galicia (Spain)
In June 2025, the Jerusalem Way was marked from Finisterre beyond Santiago for the first approximately 150 kilometers – an important step toward strengthening the west–east axis of the peace route and increasing visibility of the western starting point.
➡️ Impressions from the marking: Open Photos
Peace March & Peace Dove (28.06.2025)
Inter-parish pilgrimage day Schwertberg–Naarn–Arbing under the motto “Pilgrims of Hope” with 150–200 pilgrims from 5 nations. Children, youth, families, and retirees participated. Along the way, spiritual and awareness-raising impulses were provided by trained pilgrim guides.
Ceremonial dedication of the Jerusalem Way Peace Dove on June 28, 2025, in 4341 Arbing (AT), the founding location of the Jerusalem Way – a visible sign of peace and connection.
➡️ Media Reports & Images: Open Here
Guided Pilgrimage Balkans
16 days of pilgrimage on the Jerusalem Way with 21 participants through Hungary, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. Impressions and multimedia presentations were shown at the Christmas celebration (Hannes Tinschert).
➡️ Impressions: Open Photos
Council of Europe Cultural Route Candidacy
The Jerusalem Way is an official candidate for certification as a Council of Europe Cultural Route. In October 2025, the Jerusalem Way was presented at the Annual Advisory Forum of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Cappadocia (TR) and introduced internationally – as a candidate route and as a peace and cultural project in the European context.
➡️ Presentation Turkey: Open Video
➡️ Press Article: Open Article
Science & Theology in Dialogue 2025
The Jerusalem Way was also present at the scientific and theological level in 2025.
First, the Jerusalem Way was presented at the international scientific pilgrimage conference in Donauwörth (11–13.09.2025).
➡️ Document: Open PDF
➡️ Ecumenical Symposium (Vienna): Open Link
LEADER Project
The LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region” was unanimously approved in 2025 and includes signage, information boards, solar benches, app, and website relaunch.
➡️ LEADER Article: Open Report
OUTLOOK 2026
NEW: METER SPONSORSHIP
Symbolic Peace Meter
Starting in 2026, there is the opportunity to become a sponsor of the JERUSALEM WAY – starting at just 1 euro. 1 euro equals one symbolic peace meter.
With your sponsorship, you become part of the world’s longest peace route – a path that stretches over 8,500 kilometers through 19 countries and connects people across borders, cultures, and religions.
Your contribution strengthens the marking and maintenance of the route, promotes international cooperation, enables education and peace projects, and supports pilgrims on their long journey to Jerusalem – also through digitalization and networking.
Every meter stands for hope. One meter. One sign. One shared path for the human family.
Peacewalk 2026 – together from Europe to Jerusalem
An international peace march across Europe for peace, dialogue, and connection. Learning peace on the JERUSALEM WAY, the world’s longest peace route.
• Kick-off was on 31.01.2026 in Finisterre/ES
➡️ Open Press Article | Open Video
• Additional starting points: Amsterdam/NL (25.04.2026), Eupen/BE (08.05.2026), Cologne/DE (14.05.2026), Berlin/DE (18.05.2026)
• Major Meeting Point: Linz/AT (July 25, 2026)
Here the routes from Spain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany come together – from Linz, the route continues together to Budapest.
Save the date – and walk part of the way.
➡️ Open Map | Peacewalk Website
Peacewalk Package
Participants receive a Peacewalk Package (JW Pilgrim Passport, PeaceWalk Sticker & Button, JW Sticker & Folder).
➡️ Peacewalk Package: Open Webshop
Jerusalem Way Summer Festival – July 25, 2026
On the evening of July 25, 2026, the traditional Jerusalem Way Summer Festival takes place.
➡️ Details & Registration: Send Email
Invitation: LEADER Project Opening
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the official opening of the EU LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region” follows.
➡️ Details & Registration: Send Email
Guided Pilgrimage Turkey 2026
Guided pilgrimage on the Jerusalem Way Turkey in cooperation with Heuberger Travel Agency.
Date: September 25 – October 9, 2026
Early bird discount until March 31, 2026.
➡️ Details & Registration: Open Website
SERVICE
New FAQ on the Jerusalem Way
Our newly developed FAQ answers common questions about the route, GPS navigation, safety, accommodations, preparation, and participation.
➡️ Open FAQ: Open FAQ
Jerusalem Way App
The Jerusalem Way App will be the digital heart of the peace route. Launch planned: Spring 2026. With offline maps, navigation, pilgrim network for finding and connecting with other pilgrims, infrastructure information, tips for accommodations and partners, and virtual stamps at historic sites (in addition to traditional pilgrim stamps).
➡️ Info on the App: Open FAQ
Support & Membership
With your membership fee (€35/year) and every donation, the peace route is sustainably supported. Thank you for your help!
Thank you to all members, supporters, and volunteers.
Let’s walk together – toward peace.
Yours
