St. James Pilgrimage Trail

Short Description

From station 28 Querfurt, the path leads to station 32 Eckartsberga.

Description

Heading towards Burgring through the farmers' settlement. From there towards the federal highway in the direction of the Muschelkalk cliffs and through the valley floor. Then to the shooting range of Steigra and further towards Kalzendorf. Continue to Schnellroda.
Through the nature reserve to the church of St. Jakobi in Mücheln. From there continue to Branderoda.

On the Via Regia to the shelter with the Napoleoneiche. To the hotel "Edelacker" and from there to the church of St. Marien in Freyburg/Unstrut.
Continue to Großjena. From there, take the Saale ferry to Naumburg. Further to Roßbach.
From Roßbach past the radio tower to Punschrau. Then to Hassenhausen and from there to Zäckwar. Across the field to Benndorf. From Benndorf towards Lissdorf. At the outskirts, you are on the road to Eckartsberga. Continue to Kirchberg, where the St. Jakobusweg ends. From Eckartsberga via Mallendorf and Seena to the Thuringian state border.

Notes:
No special safety instructions are necessary. Please observe the general instructions for nature and fire protection.
Wear hiking clothing with headgear. Sturdy footwear, terrain-compatible bike/E-Bike.
When planning the route, consider that pilgrim hostels should be requested for an overnight stay in advance.

More Information

Pilgrim's passport / Credential available at www.jakobusweg-sachsen-anhalt.de

Safety Instructions

No special safety instructions are necessary. Please observe the general instructions for nature and fire protection.

Equipment

Hiking clothing with head covering (recommended). Sturdy footwear, terrain-compatible bike/eBike.