Dear peace pilgrims,
The JERUSALEM WAY – the longest pilgrimage and peace route in the world – was born from a vision in 2006. Today, it inspires people from over 100 countries to set out, build bridges, and live hope. “Walk in peace, as a bridge between peoples.” (Jerusalem Way Spirit)
INVITATION: PEACE PILGRIMAGE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
Pilgrimage for peace: The communities and parishes of Schwertberg, Naarn, and Arbing are sending a strong signal. Together, they invite you to a peace pilgrimage day on the Jerusalem Way. The decision to disconnect from everyday life for a while and cover a distance on foot slows things down and strengthens inner peace. A pilgrimage day with waystations, impulses, and blessings as part of the Holy Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope. Radio interview: Open
Start: Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM in Schwertberg
Destination: Arbing (22 km), shorter participation possible – e.g., from Naarn 11 km or Perg
Route & Orientation: Map in MAPY and Google Maps
Details / Schedule / Timetable: Schwertberg Community Newspaper
Ceremonial Conclusion / Ceremony: At 5:00 PM, the Jerusalem Way Peace Dove will be installed in Arbing – at that special place where the Jerusalem Way was founded in 2010.
Media reports: OÖN Article / MeinBezirk Article / TIPS Article / Press release Arbing Municipality in German and English
>>> HERE IS THE SUMMARY ON THE WEBSITE <<<
INVITATION: SUMMER FESTIVAL – SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025, FROM 6:00 PM
After the ceremony, the association invites members and friends to the annual Jerusalem Way Summer Festival. Location: Pilgrims’ Barn at Johannes Aschauer, Hummelberg in 4341 Arbing. Registration: Please by June 20 via email to info@jerusalemway.org
GUIDED PILGRIMAGE BALKANS 2025 – AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 6
16-day trip: Experience fascinating landscapes, historical routes, and spiritual encounters on the Jerusalem Way through the Balkans: Tour guide Johannes Aschauer.
Hungary – Serbia – Kosovo – North Macedonia – Greece! Via Egnatia, Danube meadows, olive groves & Aegean Sea. Encounters, cultural & religious exchange
Two spots left! Travel info: Open link
PEACEWALK – TOGETHER FROM EUROPE TO JERUSALEM
Join in and support the great peace march! A unique journey for peace, dialogue, and connection – on the JERUSALEM WAY, across borders, cultures, and continents. Learning peace – on the longest peace route in the world. Whether you walk for an hour, a day, a week, or longer – you are part of the movement.
Starting in 2026! Info & Newsletter Registration: https://peacewalk.info
Let’s walk together – towards peace.
JORDAN: IMPRESSIONS FROM THE AL-QUDS WAY
In May 2025, the complete JERUSALEM WAY route / Al-Quds Way in Jordan was walked (Slawek from Poland, Alex from France & Johannes from Austria)
Goal: Maintenance and expansion of contacts and infrastructure, route updates, and marking. The approximately 220 km route leads from the Syrian border via Jerash, Amman, and Mount Nebo to the Dead Sea.
It was a cultural and spiritual journey of discovery through remote villages, cities, river valleys, and the impressive stone desert – characterized by numerous warm encounters with the exceptionally hospitable people of Jordan. WELCOME TO JORDAN, HABIBI!
Open photos: Syrian border to Amman / Amman to Dead Sea
NETHERLANDS: OPENING OF THE JERUSALEM WAY IN AMSTERDAM
“From the Dam in Amsterdam to the Cathedral in Cologne – and on to Jerusalem” (March 8, 2025)
Another significant milestone on the longest peace route in the world! Route details: Open website / Impressions: Open here and on Facebook
FILM PRESENTATIONS / EVENTS / CELEBRATIONS
Live FILM presentation (see WEBSITE) – Munich: Protestant Academy: Tue. December 2, 2025
The International Pilgrimage Conference 2025 will take place in Donauwörth. Donauwörth has been a partner city of the Jerusalem Way since 2021 – see press article
SUPPORT AND MEMBERSHIP
With your membership fee (€25 / year) and with every donation, the peace route is supported sustainably. Thank you for your help!
Would you like to be part of the team? Get in touch – we look forward to your support in the back office – whether on-site or online.
