VIA ROMEA GERMANICA – Way of encounters
Romweg Abt Albert von Stade
Welcome
to the Via Romea Germanica! We wish you many good encounters on the Via Romea Germanica.
If you want to go on a pilgrimage for the first time, you will certainly have some questions.
What is pilgrimage?
What is pilgrimage?
* Pilgrimage is a personal decision to spend a certain amount of time on a pilgrimage
* It is your decision.
* You choose the period and the length of the day.
* You organise your pilgrimage accommodation in good time.
* You know your budget and plan accordingly.
* Pilgrimage happens away from everyday life. It presents you with new challenges that will fill you with joy and pride.
* Pilgrims help each other, but there are also pilgrims who want to stay alone.
* Pilgrimage is a very personal experience that should strengthen you.
What do I need to go on a pilgrimage?
Was Brauche ich zum Pilgern?
* A rucksack with as little weight as possible.
* Good shoes, some bandages, rain protection (cape) and sun protection (hat, cap).
* Always have enough to drink!
* Change of personal clothing. (underwear, clothes for hiking, socks, …)
* Toiletries (washing utensils, towel, …)
* Perhaps a walking stick.
* A pilgrim’s stamp passport.
* Possibly a small diary.
How many kilometres should I walk a day?
How many kilometres should I walk per day?
* It depends entirely on you!
* Determine the length of a day’s section according to your personal strength!
* Do a test hike in advance with your rucksack and (new) shoes.
* We recommend having a smartphone with internet access with you: You can find the routes for planning in our overview.
Do you go on pilgrimage on foot, by bike, with a dog or on horseback?
Do you go on pilgrimage on foot, by bike, with a dog or on horseback?
* Pilgrims can walk (the classic way) or cycle.
* The Via Romea Germanica has five notable climbs: up the Harz Mountains, up the Thuringian Forest, up between Seefeld and Zirl, up the Brenner Pass and up the Serra Pass in the Apennines.
* If you are travelling with a pet, you should definitely mention this when looking for accommodation.
* A current health certificate is expected for horses.
Where can I buy pilgrim stamps?
WHERE are there pilgrim stamps?
* In parishes, in tourist information centres, also in town halls in smaller towns, also in accommodation.
* This is regulated differently along the Via Romea Germanica.
* An overview of some stamping points with a Via Romea stamp can be found in our overview.
* And where there is no specific pilgrim stamp, you can be creative in your stamp hunting.
* Pilgrim’s stamp passport is available as a small booklet (with enough space for all pilgrim’s stamps) from Osfalia-Verlag
PilgrimRoute
All information on the pilgrim route, such as maps, route descriptions, history oft he route and much more…
PilgrimAccomodations
The question of accommodation on a pilgrimage arises every day. Here you can find an overview along the route …
PilgrimExperience
The experience and impressions of pilgrims on the VIA ROMEA are authentic stories about a journey to the self …
PilgrimLiterature
Use our literature recommendations for your pilgrimage on the VIA ROMEA. Stage locations, routes, route descriptions, texts,…
Pilgrim events
There is a lot going on at the VIA ROMEA. Hikes, talks, pilgrim groups and regulars' tables in various places ...
Contact
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Write and send us your questions, suggestions, experience, photos,…
WHY THE VIAROMEA?
ENCOUNTERS
Encounters of people on the route and people living along the route.
COUNTRY-CONNECTING
The VIA ROMEA connects three European countries. Germany, Austria and Italy. The North Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Real
On the way of the VIA ROMEA there are still real, authentic, honest, sustainable experiences with nature and people.
INSIDE TIP
The VIA ROMEA is still an inside tip in pilgrims' circles. Not everyone knows the way to Rome on this pilgrim route.
HISTORIC
The VIA ROMEA is a historic route. Not artificially created, but historically documented by Abbot Albert.
RESPECT
We want to develop the path further with respect for the hosts, pilgrims, landscapes, needs and beliefs.
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