Heidenstraße Way of St. James: Korbach to Meinerzhagen

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Heidenstraße Way of St. James: Korbach to Meinerzhagen

Pilgrims on ancient trails: the Heidenstraße combines history, faith and nature. In the Sauerland, it leads through quiet forests, lively villages and offers a special spiritual experience between Korbach and Meinerzhagen.

Tour starting point:

Korbach, Kilianskirche

Tour destination point:

Meinerzhagen, Jesus Christuskirche

Properties:

Culturally interesting
Multi-day tour
Suitable for winter
Signage
Good public transport connections

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Length

117.8 km

Duration

34:14 h

Elevation ascent

2711 m

Elevation descent

2686 m

Lowest point

248 m

Highest point

787 m

Condition

Difficulty

The Heidenstraße - Pilgrims on the Way of St. James through the Sauerland region

The medieval Heidenstraße is a traditional pilgrimage route that leads from Leipzig to Cologne. As an important section of the European pilgrimage route network, it was already an important route in the Middle Ages for believers from northern and eastern Europe who were making their way to Santiago de Compostela.

The section through the Sauerland - from Korbach to Meinerzhagen

The Sauerland section of the Heidenstraße begins in Korbach and runs over the hills of historic Kurköln through today's Hochsauerland and the district of Olpe to Meinerzhagen. The route follows old trade, military and pilgrimage routes that have been used for centuries.

The route is marked throughout with the yellow scallop shell on a blue background - the internationally renowned symbol of the Way of St. James. Along the way, pilgrims will find numerous historic churches, chapels, monasteries and lovingly maintained villages that bear witness to the region's Christian heritage.

Spiritual encounters and hiking close to nature

The Heidenstraße not only offers a spiritual journey to yourself, but also an intense experience of nature. Forests, ridges and expansive views make pilgrimages in the Sauerland a particularly decelerating and grounding experience.

Spending the night along the Sauerland-Camino

If you are looking for a rest along the way, the certified partner businesses of the Sauerland-Camino are the perfect place to stay. These pilgrim-friendly accommodations not only offer a relaxing overnight stay, but also helpful support along the way.

Partner businesses of the Sauerland-Camino.