Hiking Collection by Evelyn Scheer / unser BW
A heavenly hike on the Beuron Way of St. James
4 days
4-6 h/day
79.3km
1,420m
1,300m
This route takes you on a fascinating pilgrimage through the charming landscape of the Swabian Jura foothills and along the imposing Albtrauf escarpment, where breathtaking views await. Further on, you’ll pass through the idyllic Bära and the Upper Danube valleys.
The Beuron Way of St. James is a spiritual journey that affords a deep connection with the nature and history of this picturesque region. Regardless of your motives for walking the route or individual stages, you can expect an enchanting adventure. The trail takes its name from the municipality of Beuron, a famous pilgrimage destination due to the Benedictine Archabbey of St. Martin, a famous monastery on the Danube river.
In this Collection, I’ve divided the 79-kilometre (49 mi) trail into four stages of between 17 to 23 kilometres (11 - 14 mi). In total, there are 1,420 metres (4,650 ft) of ascent and 1,300 metres (4,265 ft) of descent. You can travel light as there are plenty of places to stop and sample the local cuisine en route but you should always carry enough food and water. There’s accommodation along the way, too.
You’ll need sturdy hiking footwear, as some of the passages are tough underfoot, and it’s worth getting a pilgrim's identity card. I’ve mentioned some of the stamping points in the Tour descriptions, but there are many more. All start and finish points can be reached by bus and train, so you can tailor the itinerary to your needs and walk individual stages.
If you can't get enough of the pilgrimage routes, I recommend extending the Beuron Way of St. James: it starts where the Tübingen Way of St. James ends and joins the Linzgau Way of St. James. Have fun and ‘Ultreia et Suseia’ (Latin for ‘onwards and upwards’, an ancient greeting exchanged between pilgrims to give one another encouragement).
You can order a pilgrim's pass, download a list of accommodation and obtain further detailed information about various St James' Way routes from the Beuron Pilgrims' Community at via-beuronensis.de (in German).
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Beuron Way of St. James – full route
74.1km
1,360m
1,250m
Last updated: November 24, 2024
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Activities
16.9km
04:33
220m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
23.2km
06:46
570m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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20.7km
05:50
370m
470m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
18.5km
05:03
260m
280m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
4
Distance
79.3 km
Duration
22:12 h
Elevation
1,420 m
1,300 m
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