ViaJacobi
Overview
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Distance 450 km
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Ascent 11900 m
Intro
The ViaJacobi leads from the Bodensee to Genève as part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James). Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, it offers a fabulous hiking experience along historic paths through a diverse cultural landscape.
Description
The pilgrimage to the grave of St. James in Santiago de Compostela is one of the most important spiritual traditions in Europe. As part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James), the ViaJacobi leads along the foot of the Alpine chain from the Bodensee to Genève – right across Switzerland. Chapels, churches and hostels are strung like pearls along the ViaJacobi and, together with a diverse cultural landscape, offer a fabulous hiking experience.
While for some the emphasis is on the spiritual aspect of the pilgrimage, others simply enjoy the journey, which mostly leads along historic routes through regions along the fringe of the Alps. The medieval routes of the Jakobsweg were however not always clearly defined, stormy weather could often lead to last-minute changes. And so today, the ViaJacobi also offers the option of choosing between various paths or following them in succession. It was quite common for the pilgrims of yesteryear to make the pilgrimage more than once.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Rorschach- / Konstanz (D)
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| Destination |
Genève (Grenze)
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
11900 m
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| Descent |
11800 m
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| Distance |
450 km
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Season |
April - October
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route4 |
Quick Facts
Route number
Stages: 33