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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)

Pilgrim information: Practical advice and tips for the journey

The Jerusalem Way is an international pilgrimage and peace route from Western Europe to the Holy Land. This pilgrim information offers you initial guidance, practical tips, and experiential knowledge for your preparation and for your journey – calm, honest, and based on real-life experience.

Basic understanding – what this path is

The Jerusalem Way is an individual pilgrimage and peace route, which is generally undertaken or cycled on one's own responsibility and is based on trust, openness and humanity.

 

Besides good preparation, improvisation is also part of the journey. Many pilgrims report that they don't always know where they will sleep each night – and that suitable solutions always present themselves.


This experience strengthens trust – in life, in other people and (for many) also in God – and often has an effect far beyond the pilgrimage.

Route & Accommodation – Overview

Spain to Budapest – free access

  • Stage descriptions and route information
  • Information on accommodations
  • Hostels, pilgrim stamps
  • Practical advice in the stage texts

This content is available free of charge on the website. It is recommended to briefly review each stage online beforehand (Menu Route).

 

Budapest to Jerusalem – GPS & POIs

From Budapest onwards, complete GPS tracks and numerous Points of Interest (POIs) are available in the app for all countries.

  • Accommodation (including private hosts / “Houses of Hope”)
  • Supply points, water points, shops
  • cultural and historical sites
  • Practical advice from pilgrims for pilgrims

This content is included in the GPS offer and is constantly being expanded (see webshop).

Navigation & Marking

GPS navigation is the reliable basis for following the Jerusalem Way. Markings and stickers are present in many regions, but they do not replace GPS navigation – especially from the Balkans onwards.

 

Markings serve to orient and identify the path and are being gradually expanded.

Türkiye – special section

Turkey, at approximately 2.100 kilometers, is the longest section of the Jerusalem Way. Thanks to feedback from many pilgrims, numerous accommodation tips have been added to the app as points of interest (POIs) in recent years.

 

In addition, a short translation with key messages and an emphasis on the peaceful intention of the pilgrimage is available. This proved very helpful to many pilgrims when finding accommodation or during checks. Turkey is exceptionally diverse in terms of landscape and culture, and its hospitality is remarkable – for many, a true highlight of the entire journey.

Help with marking

Pilgrims can support the route by placing stickers at suitable locations. If you would like to help, please contact us well in advance of your pilgrimage so we can send you markers. The Jerusalem Way is created through give and take – by pilgrims for pilgrims.

Austria – Pilgrim Hostel & Contact

In Austria, pilgrim passports, stickers, etc. can be picked up in person in 4020 Linz (headquarters of the JERUSALEM WAY International Peace Team) and in 4341 Arbing. In Arbing – the birthplace of the Jerusalem Way – it is also possible to stay overnight in the pilgrim hostel (see herePlease contact us in a timely manner.

People & inspiring experiences

The Jerusalem Way has already been walked by many pilgrims – alone or in groups, women and men, young and old. Some examples are:

  • George (Austria) - Upper Austria to Jerusalem (and back again on foot!)
  • Alexis (Spain) - Spain to Jerusalem
  • Alex (France) - Le Puy-en-Velay to Jerusalem
  • Gustav (Switzerland) - Finisterre to Jerusalem
  • Slawek (Poland) - Poland to Jerusalem
    Birgit (Germany) – Munich to Jerusalem
  • Estelle & Charlene (France) – Paris to Türkiye
  • Claudia (Germany) – Koblenz to Jerusalem
  • Rosanna (Switzerland) – alone at 62 years old to Jerusalem
  • Miłka (Poland) – traveling alone to Jerusalem

>>> View some pilgrim portraits here << 

 

A special example of pilgrimage
The pilgrim Alex Lafon (France) once said: "The journey from France to Belgrade is just a warm-up. From there, the real pilgrimage begins." Alex walked the entire Jerusalem Way from Le Puy-en-Velay to Jerusalem – a journey that took a year – and had previously completed a pilgrimage from Le Puy to Finisterre. He enjoys supporting other pilgrims. Open information and contact details 

Community & Exchange

There is an international WhatsApp group with current and former pilgrims. If you would like to join, send us a request with your phone number.

Additional information

All basic and up-to-date information can be found in the FAQ: www.jerusalemway.org/faq

 

  

Peace & Ultreia

JERUSALEM WAY
International Peace Team