Historic Moment for the Jerusalem Way in its Founding Region
New Signage and New Pilgrim Passports for the Founding Region – for the first time with a new map and 20 countries
On May 29, 2026, the new signage and new pilgrim passports with the updated map of the Jerusalem Way arrived – for the first time with 20 countries. This marks another visible step in the LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region – Local Roots, Global Peace Route“:
The Jerusalem Way, the world’s longest peace and pilgrimage route, is being strengthened in its region of origin and founding (Danube Region tourism region in Upper Austria / LEADER region Perg Strudengau) and at the same time presented in its international dimension as an intercultural path of encounter. Locally rooted in Upper Austria – internationally connected with Europe and Jerusalem.
Invitation: Be There – and take a step for peace with us!
The Jerusalem Way connects people, places, and cultures. In July, this connection will be particularly visible in Upper Austria: in Linz, the City of Peace on the Danube, and in Arbing, the founding place of the Jerusalem Way. We warmly invite you to join us, walk with us, and together make a strong statement for peace, encounter, and solidarity.
– Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Linz
In Linz, we celebrate the arrival of the international PEACEWALK on the Jerusalem Way / JERUSALEM WAY. A festive gathering is planned for around 2:00 PM at the New City Hall and at the Jerusalem Way Peace Dove – with musical accompaniment and a joint sign for peace.
Followed by the Jerusalem Way Summer Festival: In the evening, starting around 5:00 PM, we celebrate in 4341 Arbing, the founding place of the Jerusalem Way. Registration is required for the Summer Festival: info@jerusalemway.org
– Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Peace Hike from Arbing to Grein
As a festive highlight, the newly designed section of the Jerusalem Way, developed as part of the LEADER project, will be opened – with a joint peace hike from the founding place Arbing via Baumgartenberg, Clam Castle, and Klam to Grein.
The event also marks the conclusion of the LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region – Local Roots, Global Peace Route”. The goal is to make the origin of the Jerusalem Way in Upper Austria more visible and to sustainably strengthen the regional anchoring of the international peace and pilgrimage route.
Start:
9:00 AM in Arbing
Joint Peace Hike:
approx. 15 km (Arbing – Grein)
Route / GPS:
Open the route including description here
Lunch Break / Highlight:
At Clam Castle, “Die Taverne” will accompany the pilgrims with a special culinary note of peace.
Participants of the international PeaceWalk, who are on the Jerusalem Way, will also be present.
Walk with us. Be there. Take a step for peace.
We look forward to many encounters, walking together, and a strong sign for peace. 🕊️👣
– Link Media Report Tips
– Link Media Report MeinBezirk
All details can be found in the press release.
Grateful. ❤️🙏
