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The Jerusalem Way is the world's longest pilgrimage and peace route

The Jerusalem Way connects religions and peoples in a unique peace project

The Jerusalem Way stands for respect and tolerance

JERUSALEM WAY / AL-QUDS WAY / JERUSALEMWEG / CAMINO DE JERUSALÉN / CHEMIN DE JÉRUSALEM / KUDÜS YOLU / VIA GERUSALEMME

 

>>> Walking together – across borders, towards peace <<

Love is the strongest force in the universe – it permeates and connects everything and builds bridges between all people. Pilgrimage creates openness for encounters, breaks down prejudices and fears, and strengthens trust – fundamental trust. In this way, supposed boundaries between peoples and religions can be Love and mutual respect be overcome.

"Go in peace, as a bridge between the peoples."
(Jerusalem Way Spirit)

Organizational chart – JERUSALEM WAY International Peace Team

Jerusalem Way / Jerusalem Way

International Peace and Pilgrimage Route

Seat: City of Peace Linz, Austria

Establishment of the route: Johannes Aschauer (2010)

Founding of the association: Johannes Aschauer (2014)

Association “JERUSALEM WAY International Peace Team eV”

 

Organs of the association

  • General Assembly: Supreme body; voting ordinary members of the association
  • Board: Chairman, deputy chairman, treasurer, secretary, and board members. The board manages the association and represents it externally.
  • Auditor: Monitoring the financial management of the association in accordance with the statutes.
  • Arbitration court: Internal club arbitration body; only becomes active in the event of a conflict.

Scientific Committee

Universities & research partners, experts in pilgrimage, theology, peace education, cultural studies, advice on research, publications, Council of Europe application and evaluation.

 

The Scientific Committee consists of internationally recognized experts from Central Europe, Southern Europe, and the Middle East. It combines expertise in theology, sociology, ethnology, geography, tourism, law, and anthropology and oversees the further development of the Jerusalem Way.

 

Members of the Scientific Committee:

  • Prof. Dr. Christian Baumgartner, University of Applied Sciences Graubünden (Switzerland)
  • Prof. Dr. Fiorella Dallari, University of Bologna (Italy)
  • Dr. Michael Hainz, University of Leipzig (Germany)
  • Prof. Dr. Klaus Bieberstein, University of Bamberg (Germany)
  • Prof. Dr. Nurit Stadler, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel)
  • Prof. Dr. Mario Katić, University of Zadar (Croatia)
  • Prof. Dr. Martin Lörsch, University of Trier (Germany)
  • Prof. Dr. Reinhard Resch, JKU Linz (Austria)

    The committee was built up over several years; a first joint (also hybrid) symposium is being planned.

fields of work

  • Route & Infrastructure – GPS track, signage, information boards
  • Education & Youth – School projects, youth exchanges, peace education
  • Culture & Events – Lectures, film screenings, exhibitions, pilgrimage opportunities
  • Communication & Media – Website, social media, newsletter, press
  • Fundraising & Cooperations – EU projects, meter sponsorship, foundations, municipalities, partner organizations

International Network

  • Country teams & national coordinators in various countries of the Jerusalem Way
  • Partner organizations and pilgrim associations, communities, cities, monasteries, NGOs, cultural institutions and "House of Hope" hosts along the route

    Historical development

    • 2010: The international pilgrimage route Jerusalem Way was founded by Johannes Aschauer.

      • 2014: founding of the association JERUSALEM WAY International Peace Team eV 


      Founding members:
      Johannes Aschauer, Otto Klär, David Zwilling, Karin Forster, Karl Moharitsch

    As of: June 2025