Your first stage on the Via Jacobi begins in Rorschach. At Lake Constance, not far from the border with Austria, you can visit the beautiful lake promenade. From here you walk south and soon you will have left the city behind. The Via Jacobi meanders through wide fields and small towns to Sankt Gallen… saber mais

On the second day you hike from Herisau to Wattwil. The route is characterized by the multi-layered hilly landscape of Appenzell. Through small villages it goes steadily uphill on quiet paths. In the small town of Risi you break the 1,000 meter mark for the first time. A great panorama awaits you.



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You can start the third stage with a visit to the medieval Iburg in Wattwil. The view from the 13th century castle over the Thur Valley is magnificent.



Between Wattwil and Rapperswil there is a landscape populated by farms, characterized by gently rolling hills and forests. Various ravines make this stage… saber mais

The fourth stage on the Via Jacobi begins with an extraordinary highlight: you walk over the 800-meter-long wooden footbridge that connects Rapperswil with Hurden. In the shallow water you can admire different species of fish and birds. To your right is the gorgeous Lake Zurich, to your left is the no… saber mais

You can start this 19-kilometer stage with a visit to Einsiedeln Abbey. The spacious complex is considered the most important baroque building in Switzerland and is known beyond the national borders because of the figure of the Black Madonna. The pompous and detailed interior of the Marienkirche is breathtaking… saber mais

This stage is one of the longest on the Via Jacobi, but it rewards you with incredible views of Lake Lucerne. Relax and sit back on the short boat ride from Brunnen to Treib. At the beginning you hike through a hilly landscape from Schwyz to the shore of Lake Lucerne. You take the ship to Treib. Information… saber mais

The seventh stage takes you 17 kilometers from Stans to Flüeli-Ranft. On the flank of the Stanserhorn, it goes up to fantastic vantage points from which you can look down on Lake Lucerne and the Stanser Boden. Above the river Sarneraa and the Wichelsee you hike through the core forest.



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Two wonderful lakes and a waterfall await you between Flüeli-Ranft and Brünigpass. You follow the varied route down to Sachseln am Sarnersee. On the descent you can enjoy a wonderful lake and mountain panorama. In Sachseln it is worth visiting the pilgrimage church, the interior of which is magnificently… saber mais

This stage starts with a magnificent view of the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland. From the Brünigpass you descend to Lake Brienz and experience the beauty of the local landscape along the way. If you need to cool off, you can jump into the water at the Brienz lido.



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From Interlaken, this stage takes you along the banks of the Aare to Lake Thun. At Weissenau, a detour to the castle ruins is worthwhile. The complex fell into disrepair over many decades and was only placed under monument protection in 1980. From the tower you have a beautiful view of the bay of the… saber mais

The first section of this stage takes you along the beautiful Lake Thun. From Spiez it goes across wide meadows where sheep graze towards Wattenwil. You hike through the tranquil landscape with the Stockhorn chain in the background.



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The twelfth stage takes you from Wattenwil to Schwarzenburg and not only offers a lot of nature, but also cultural highlights. You climb up to Burgistein Castle via winding paths. You can see the turrets and high roofs of the complex from afar. A shady avenue takes you to the 15th-century castle, from… saber mais

At the beginning of this stage you leave Schwarzenburg and descend into the Sensegraben, which is a popular local recreation area and nature reserve.



At the Sodbachbrücke you cross the border to the Catholic canton of Freiburg and from here you will be accompanied by sacred buildings. Small chapels that… saber mais

From Freiburg you continue hiking through the French-speaking part of Switzerland. You leave the historic city and enter the varied river delta between the Glâne and the Saarine. Gravel islands have formed in the meandering watercourses and you can spot fish in the clear water.

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This stage, which connects Romont to Moudon, is dotted with beautiful viewpoints. At 18 kilometers long, it is also one of the shortest of the Via Jacobi. The day starts with a great view of the wide plain that you will hike through during the day.

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You're getting closer and closer to your goal: the sixteenth stage takes you to beautiful Lausanne. You leave Moudon on the scenic path along the Broye. After some time you will reach a bridge in Bressonnaz and dive deep into the pre-Alpine landscape on the other bank.



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In Lausanne, the Via Jacobi takes you west out of the pulsating center. You walk along the artfully designed Esplanade de Montbenon through the alleys to the green Vallée de la Jeunesse. In Vidy you will pass Roman ruins that are worth a closer look. You then reach the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva… saber mais

The penultimate stage follows the promising shores of Lake Geneva to Coppet. In Rolle you start at the lake promenade and the castle there. You can visit the massive complex from the 13th century. With the shimmering water always in view, you hike through the charming landscape. Small villages, traditional… saber mais

The Via Jacobi meanders from Coppet to the southern end of Lake Geneva. The final stage of your pilgrimage is almost 20 kilometers long. You don't have to worry about your food, because there is a large selection of restaurants and cafés in the romantic villages along the way.



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