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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)

LONGEST PEACE PATH IN THE WORLD

The Jerusalem Way is the longest peace and pilgrimage route in the world. The international cultural route leads from Finisterre, Spain, at the end of Europe, eastwards to its beginning in Jerusalem. The total distance from Spain to Jerusalem is around 8.500 kilometers.

Since 2025, the Jerusalem Way has been an official Candidate for certification as a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. This is a special step towards International understanding, intercultural dialogue and peace promotion at the international level.

Jerusalem – Intersection of World Religions

Jerusalem is the holiest city for Christians and Jews, a central pilgrimage site for Muslims, and is considered the intersection of the three world religions. The Jerusalem Way connects religions, nations, and cultures in a unique peace project and stands for Dialogue, tolerance and mutual appreciation.

Historical sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the Jerusalem Way

The Jerusalem Way connects important historical sites, apostolic shrines, biblical locations, and numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites between Europe and the Middle East. The route runs from Finisterre on the Atlantic coast to Jerusalem, linking 19 countries on two continents.

Key locations along the main route (west → east)

Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria
Finisterre · Santiago de Compostela (UNESCO) · Burgos (UNESCO) · León · Conques (UNESCO) · Le Puy-en-Velay (UNESCO) · Lausanne · Einsiedeln · Bregenz · Arlberg · Innsbruck · Bad Reichenhall · Salzburg · Linz (City of Peace) · Mauthausen Memorial · Melk Abbey (UNESCO) · Wachau (UNESCO) · Vienna

Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Greece
Pannonhalma (UNESCO) · Budapest · Mohács · Ilok · Petrovaradin · Karlowitz · Belgrade · Studenica (UNESCO) · Žiča · Mitrovica (Peace Bridge) · Raška · Kosovo Polje · Pristina · Gračanica (UNESCO) · Vushtrri · Skopje · Stobi · Thessaloniki · Philippi (UNESCO) · Kavala/Neapolis · Maroneia · Ismaros · Porto Lagos · Alexandroupolis

Türkiye (Anatolia)
Dardanelles/Gallipoli · Troy (UNESCO) · Alexandria Troas · Assos · Pergamon (UNESCO) · Izmir/Smyrna · Ephesus (UNESCO) · Laodikeia · Pamukkale/Hierapolis (UNESCO) · Taurus Mountains · Konya/Iconium · Kilistra · Çatalhöyük (UNESCO) · Göksu / Canyon · Tarsus · Adana Kurtkulağı Caravanserai · Issos · Antioch on the Orontes (Antakya)

Syria (historical route documented in 2010)
Aleppo · Hama · Homs · Maalula · Damascus · Bosra (UNESCO)

Jordan, Palestine, Israel
Jerash (UNESCO) · Amman/Philadelphia · Madaba · Mount Nebo · Jordan Baptismal Site · Jericho · Wadi Qelt · Bethlehem · Mount of Olives · Jerusalem


Feeder routes from currently 4 other countries

Netherlands, Germany
Amsterdam, Cologne (UNESCO), Fulda, Regensburg (UNESCO)

Poland, Slovakia
Westerplatte, Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow, Banská Štiavnica (UNSECO)

Like a river system, the Jerusalem Way, as the main channel, connects the historical feeder routes from all over Europe with the main route to the east and has grown steadily since its founding in 2010.

Today, 19 countries and two continents are connected by the Jerusalem Way.

Pilgrimage on the Jerusalem Way

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

“Trust in God is important, tying up camels is a sign of common sense.” – so goes an Arabic proverb.

Current notices

As of March 2025: The border with Syria is closed. Antakya is the end of the Jerusalem Way in Turkey. We recommend flying from Antakya to Amman in Jordan. A bus takes you north to Ar-Ramtha, the starting point in Jordan, and the pilgrimage can be continued there (see Jordan). Pilgrimages to Israel and Palestine are possible at your own risk. See, for example, this report on Facebook.

For further details on the route and important questions and answers see FAQ.

GPS and navigation

Since 2020, there has been a continuous Jerusalem Way GPS from Finisterre (Spain) to Antakya (Turkey), as well as for Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. Only Syria has to be omitted at this time and is therefore not available as a GPS (see Syria).

The GPS route from Finisterre to Budapest (about 3.500 km) is available online and is available at the the respective stage The GPS route including all POIs from Budapest to Jerusalem (about 5.000 km) can be downloaded in our Shop .

Tags: The GPS on your phone is the basic orientation tool. On-site, trail markers featuring peace doves complement the GPS route. Markers have now been placed in all countries, and some countries are already marked throughout. Due to the very long distance, marking and updating the trail is an ongoing process.

Pilgrims can support us by placing stickers along the way, leaving a legacy for others. If you're interested in helping, please just let us know. Thank you in advance!

You are also welcome to submit a request to join our international pilgrim group “JERUSALEM WAY PILGRIMS” on WhatsApp (join here).

An own JERUSALEM WAY App is in planning. Until then, we recommend the App Mapy with color hiking maps, contour lines, and satellite images. Countries can be saved on your mobile phone – so offline navigation without internet, which is especially important in roaming countries. See details on Using the app.

The app features the complete GPS route, along with numerous accommodations and historical sites as POIs. The route takes pilgrims as far as Jerusalem, providing the best possible historical insight, and also takes them to many important sights and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

We currently cover approximately 80% of the entire Jerusalem Way with tips for accommodation – ongoing expansion. The complete GPS route including all POIs for accommodation is available in our Shop available.

Open information sheet for pilgrims: pilgrim info
Request information by email: gps@jerusalemway.org

Maps and video

The maps below show the Jerusalem Way starting in Austria and the entire route from Spain to Jerusalem. We also recommend our video about the development of the Jerusalem Way since 2010 – with maps, encounters, and impressions of the countries from Spain to Jerusalem (created in 2025): Watch the video on YouTube. More videos are available in the menu item Media a DAK Bungalow.