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The Jerusalem Way is the world's longest pilgrimage and an international peace and culture route!

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

The Jerusalem Way stands for mutual recognition and tolerance.

Love, the most powerful force in the universe, penetrates, illuminates everything and builds bridges between all people!

 

Pilgrims create openness to encounters, dismantle prejudices and fears, and strengthen trust - basic trust. The supposed boundaries between peoples and religions can be bridged by individuals with love and mutual respect.

LONGEST PEACE PATH IN THE WORLD

 

 

The JERUSALEM WAY is both the longest peace path as well as the longest pilgrimage route in the world. The international cultural route leads from Finisterre in Spain at the end of Europe eastwards to Jerusalem at the beginning.

 

Jerusalem is the most important place for Christians and Jews, a holy site for Muslims and is considered Intersection of world religions. The Jerusalem Way brings together different religions, nations and cultures in an extraordinary way Peace project together and stands for mutual Recognition, tolerance and appreciation of different lifestyles.

 

The Jerusalem pilgrim reaches important historical places, the tombs of the apostles and numerous sites of the UNESCO World Heritage: 

 

Melk | Wachau | Vienna | Budapest | Belgrade | blackbird field | Battle of Kosovo |Skopje | Thessaloniki | Philippi | Dardanelles | Kavala | Troy Troy | Alexandria Troas | Assos | Pergamum | Izmir | Smyrna | Ephesus | Pamukkale | Hierapolis | Laodicea | Antioch in Pisidia | Taurus Mountains | Konya | Iconium | Goksu Canyon | Tarsus | Adana | Antakya | Antioch | Aleppo | Maalula | Damascus | Jerash | Amman | Mount Nebo | Dead Sea | Jericho | Wadi Qelt | Desert of Judea | Mount of Olives

 

Like a river system, the Jerusalem Way is the main stream connecting migration routes to the east and has been steadily expanding since it was founded in 2010.

 

Currently 18 countries and 2 continents are connected by the Jerusalem Way

 

 


Like any journey, pilgrimage is an adventure, a path to oneself and, for some, to God. Setting off gives the pilgrim the opportunity to strengthen trust in himself, in a higher authority and confidence in life. These key experiences constitute walking the path to Jerusalem. Nevertheless, caution and personal responsibility are essential when planning your trip. 

 

An Arabic proverb says:

 

“Trust in God is important, tying up the camels shows common sense.”

 

Before embarking on a pilgrimage, we recommend clarifying the current political situation in the Middle East and following the recommendations of the embassies. 

 

As of February 2024:

The borders with Syria are closed. Antakya is the end of the Jerusalem Way in Turkey. We recommend flying from Antakya to Amman in Jordan. The bus takes you north to Ar-Ramtha to the starting point in Jordan and the pilgrimage can continue there. Please refer Jordan . Pilgrimages to Israel and Palestine are possible at your own risk. However, we advise against it.  


GPS from Spain to Jerusalem | 8.500km 

Since 2020 there is a continuous Jerusalem Way GPS from Finisterre in Spain to Antakya in Turkey. Syria has not yet been developed as a GPS. The 250 km route from Jordan, Palestine and Israel is available as GPS. The GPS of Finisterre to Budapest (3.500 km) is available online and is available at the the respective stage downloaded. The GPS developed by Budapest to Jerusalem (5.000 km) can in our WEBSHOP can be ordered for the desired countries. 

 

Mark

The GPS on the cell phone is the basic orientation. Add on site Stickers and signs GPS with peace dove on the side of the road. In all countries there are markings along the way. Due to the weather, the renewal is an ongoing process. We are happy to give pilgrims stickers to mark the route. 

 

Navigate

A JERUSALEM WAY APP is being planned. We currently recommend this MAPY app. The proven app contains colored hiking maps with contour lines and satellite images. You can save the countries on your cell phone and navigate offline! This means that no internet is required while on the move, which is particularly important in “roaming” countries. 

 

The app makes it easy to find routes and historical points of interest (POI). The route leads directly to important sights. In addition, there are tried and tested ones from Jerusalemway Accommodations stored, these are constantly expanded and updated. Information and rights to Using the app.

  

Information sheet for pilgrims: pilgrim info

Info (PDF) by email to: gps@jerusalemway.org

 


The maps below show the Jerusalem route from Austria and the complete route from Spain to Jerusalem.