Jakobsweg Frankfurt (Oder) - Teltow

Already in the Middle Ages, pilgrims embarked on the long journey to Santiago de Compostela on foot, by wagon, or on horseback. In eastern Brandenburg, there is a section of the European network of the Way of St. James that follows the historical route. In Frankfurt (Oder), the Jakobsweg coming from Poland intersects with the Brandenburg Jakobswege. From there, three paths lead westward. One of them is the Jakobsweg to Teltow, where it meets the Via Imperii just south of Berlin.The stretch of the path is mostly characterized by rural landscapes, with fields and wooded areas alternating with small villages. It becomes a bit more urban only in the cities of Frankfurt (Oder), Fürstenwalde, and Berlin with its many sights. The Jakobsweg follows an old trade and pilgrimage route, the current A12, until Fürstenwalde. From there, it follows the Spree River near the gates of Berlin to Erkner. Passing through the Berlin districts of Köpenick, Rudow, and Marienfelde, it partially follows the Berlin Wall Trail to the old town of Teltow.Length: 115 km (4 - 5 days)Start: Frankfurt (Oder) / Destination: TeltowTrail marking: stylized yellow shell on a blue background. The closed side of the shell indicates the direction of travel. In Berlin, follow Grüner Hauptweg 1 to Köpenick, Grüner Hauptweg 15 to the outskirts of Berlin/Teltow. Traditionally, the Jakobsweg is only marked in the direction of Santiago de Compostela.Arrival: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof take the RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder).Departure: From Teltow S-Bahnhof take the RE4 to Berlin Hbf.Route: Frankfurt (Oder), Lichtenberg, Pillgram, Jacobsdorf, Briesen (Mark), Kersdorf, Berkenbrück, Fürstenwalde, Mönschwinkel, Erkner, Berlin-Köpenick, Berlin-Rudow, Großziethen, Berlin-Lichtenrade, Berlin-Marienfelde, Berlin-Lichterfelde, TeltowInformation on the 9 individual stages: Frankfurt (Oder) - Jacobsdorf (19 km), Jacobsdorf - Fürstenwalde (23 km), Fürstenwalde - Störitzsee (18 km), Störitzsee - Erkner (11 km), Erkner - Berlin-Köpenick (18 km), Berlin-Köpenick - Berlin-Lichtenrade (16 km), Berlin-Lichtenrade - Teltow (16 km)Places of interest: Frankfurt (Oder): St. Marys Church, European University ViadrinaLichtenberg and Jacobsdorf: Village ChurchFürstenwalde: St. Marys Cathedral, Fürstenwalde Lock, historical city wallsStöritzsee: StöritzlandErkner: Mulberry Tree, Gerhardt Hauptmann MuseumBerlin: Old Town Köpenick, Müggelsee, Berlin Wall TrailTeltow: historic old town, St. Andrews Church from the 12th centuryPossible combinations: Via Imperii Jakobsweg Berlin to Leipzig20 Grüne Hauptwege Radweg Berlin to LeipzigJakobsweg Teltow to VehlenTrail conditions/ development: The stretch to Erkner is fully signposted. In Berlin, follow the Grüne Hauptwege. The landscape is flat with no significant elevation changes.Note:Some sections of the trail are sparsely populated and have few dining or shopping options. Accommodations must also be carefully planned.Maps/ Literature: Currently still in planning.