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Dear Peace Pilgrims,<\/b><\/p>\n
2025 was an intense and moving year for the Jerusalem Way \u2013 marked by pilgrims, encounters, peace work, and important international milestones. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who walks, supports, and helps shape this path. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
REVIEW 2025 \/ HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Opening of Jerusalem Way Amsterdam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A significant milestone: “From Dam Square in Amsterdam to Cologne Cathedral \u2013 and onward to Jerusalem.”<\/p>\n
The opening was accompanied by numerous pilgrims from several countries. The founder of the Jerusalem Way was personally present. Together with Walter van der Wolf (hikeronline.nl<\/a>) and Rikko Voorberg (peacewalk.info<\/a>), initiator of the international PeaceWalk and Jerusalem Way contact for the Netherlands, another important step toward Western European connection was taken. Jordan \u2013 AL-QUDS WAY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In spring 2025, the complete route in Jordan (approx. 220 km) from the Syrian border to the Dead Sea was walked and marked by Alex\/FR, Slawek\/PL, and Johannes\/AT. Focus areas included maintaining and developing the route, expanding local contacts, and strengthening infrastructure and partnerships. Galicia (Spain)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In June 2025, the Jerusalem Way was marked from Finisterre beyond Santiago for the first approximately 150 kilometers \u2013 an important step toward strengthening the west\u2013east axis of the peace route and increasing visibility of the western starting point. Peace March & Peace Dove (28.06.2025)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Inter-parish pilgrimage day Schwertberg\u2013Naarn\u2013Arbing under the motto “Pilgrims of Hope” with 150\u2013200 pilgrims from 5 nations. Children, youth, families, and retirees participated. Along the way, spiritual and awareness-raising impulses were provided by trained pilgrim guides. <\/p>\n Ceremonial dedication of the Jerusalem Way Peace Dove on June 28, 2025, in 4341 Arbing (AT), the founding location of the Jerusalem Way \u2013 a visible sign of peace and connection. Guided Pilgrimage Balkans<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 16 days of pilgrimage on the Jerusalem Way with 21 participants through Hungary, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. Impressions and multimedia presentations were shown at the Christmas celebration (Hannes Tinschert). Council of Europe Cultural Route Candidacy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Jerusalem Way is an official candidate for certification as a Council of Europe Cultural Route. In October 2025, the Jerusalem Way was presented at the Annual Advisory Forum of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Cappadocia (TR) and introduced internationally \u2013 as a candidate route and as a peace and cultural project in the European context. Science & Theology in Dialogue 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Jerusalem Way was also present at the scientific and theological level in 2025. LEADER Project<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region” was unanimously approved in 2025 and includes signage, information boards, solar benches, app, and website relaunch. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.jerusalemway.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/friedenstaubetaube-jw.png” title_text=”peace-dove-jw” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100px” max_width=”100px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n OUTLOOK 2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW: METER SPONSORSHIP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Symbolic Peace Meter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Starting in 2026, there is the opportunity to become a sponsor of the JERUSALEM WAY \u2013 starting at just 1 euro. 1 euro equals one symbolic peace meter.<\/b><\/p>\n With your sponsorship, you become part of the world’s longest peace route \u2013 a path that stretches over 8,500 kilometers through 19 countries and connects people across borders, cultures, and religions.<\/p>\n Your contribution strengthens the marking and maintenance of the route, promotes international cooperation, enables education and peace projects, and supports pilgrims on their long journey to Jerusalem \u2013 also through digitalization and networking. <\/b><\/p>\n Become a Peace Sponsor Now<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Peacewalk 2026 \u2013 together from Europe to Jerusalem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An international peace march across Europe for peace, dialogue, and connection. Learning peace on the JERUSALEM WAY, the world’s longest peace route. <\/p>\n \u2022 Kick-off was on 31.01.2026 in Finisterre\/ES \u2022 Additional starting points: Amsterdam\/NL (25.04.2026), Eupen\/BE (08.05.2026), Cologne\/DE (14.05.2026), Berlin\/DE (18.05.2026)<\/p>\n \u2022 Major Meeting Point: Linz\/AT (July 25, 2026) Peacewalk Package<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Participants receive a Peacewalk Package (JW Pilgrim Passport, PeaceWalk Sticker & Button, JW Sticker & Folder). Jerusalem Way Summer Festival \u2013 July 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On the evening of July 25, 2026, the traditional Jerusalem Way Summer Festival takes place. Invitation: LEADER Project Opening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the official opening of the EU LEADER project “Professionalization of the Jerusalem Way in the Founding Region” follows. Guided Pilgrimage Turkey 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Guided pilgrimage on the Jerusalem Way Turkey<\/a> in cooperation with Heuberger Travel Agency. SERVICE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n New FAQ on the Jerusalem Way<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Our newly developed FAQ answers common questions about the route, GPS navigation, safety, accommodations, preparation, and participation. Jerusalem Way App<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Jerusalem Way App will be the digital heart of the peace route. Launch planned: Spring 2026. With offline maps, navigation, pilgrim network for finding and connecting with other pilgrims, infrastructure information, tips for accommodations and partners, and virtual stamps at historic sites (in addition to traditional pilgrim stamps). Support & Membership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With your membership fee<\/a> (\u20ac35\/year) and every donation<\/a>, the peace route is sustainably supported. Thank you for your help!<\/b> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thank you to all members, supporters, and volunteers. 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\u27a1\ufe0f Photos & Report:<\/b> Open Article<\/a>
\u27a1\ufe0f Route & Info:<\/b> Open Netherlands<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Video & Photos Jordan:<\/b> Video<\/a> \/ Photos I<\/a> \/ Photos II<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Impressions from the marking:<\/b> Open Photos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Media Reports & Images:<\/b> Open Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Impressions:<\/b> Open Photos<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Presentation Turkey:<\/b> Open Video<\/a>
\u27a1\ufe0f Press Article:<\/b> Open Article<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/b>First, the Jerusalem Way was presented at the international scientific pilgrimage conference in Donauw\u00f6rth (11\u201313.09.2025).
\u27a1\ufe0f Document:<\/b> Open PDF<\/a>
\u27a1\ufe0f Ecumenical Symposium (Vienna):<\/b> Open Link<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f LEADER Article:<\/b> Open Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Every meter stands for hope. One meter. One sign. One shared path for the human family.<\/p>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Open Press Article<\/a> | Open Video<\/a><\/p>\n
Here the routes from Spain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany come together \u2013 from Linz, the route continues together to Budapest.
Save the date \u2013 and walk part of the way.<\/b>
\u27a1\ufe0f Open Map<\/a> | Peacewalk Website<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Peacewalk Package:<\/b> Open Webshop<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Details & Registration:<\/b> Send Email<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Details & Registration:<\/b> Send Email<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Date: September 25 \u2013 October 9, 2026
Early bird discount until March 31, 2026.
\u27a1\ufe0f Details & Registration:<\/b> Open Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Open FAQ:<\/b> Open FAQ<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u27a1\ufe0f Info on the App:<\/b> Open FAQ<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Let’s walk together \u2013 toward peace. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n