Place to visit
Camino de Santiago, Germany: what it is and when to go
A pilgrimage route linking Beuron Abbey, in the upper Danube valley, with Blumberg, on the edge of the Randen. It combines the river's deepest canyon section, between walls of white limestone, with the wooded plateaus of the Swabian Jura. It's part of the pilgrim network crossing southern Germany. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain · Hiking
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 230 km as the crow flies
- Website
- donaubergland.de
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Beuron
- To
- Blumberg
- Coordinates
- 47.93311, 8.75621
What you will see here
- The Benedictine abbey of Beuron, on the banks of the Danube
- Wildenstein Castle above the canyon
- The limestone cliffs and viewpoints of the upper Danube valley
- The Danube Sinkhole near Immendingen, where the river disappears under the rock
The plateau stages have very little shade and few villages: carry water from the start of the day.
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Germany.
Its coordinates are 47.93311, 8.75621; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 230 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Beuron
- To
- Blumberg
It is one of the Hiking places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Camino de Santiago is April to October.
The river's sinkhole only appears dry when the flow is low, especially in summer and autumn. After rain, the Danube runs in full.
- JanPossible8:36
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Danube SinkholeSinkholes seeping water from the Danube for about half the year, and transferring a part of them to the Aachtopf423 m
- Farrenbräu BrauereiBrewery1.5 km
- HöweneggRidge prominence in the municipality of Immendingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany2.7 km
- Burg KonzenbergRuins of castle in Germany6.3 km
- NeuhewenMountain in the municipality of Engen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany6.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Via Alpina: hiking route across the Alps from Trieste to Monaco
- Dreisesselberg
Every Germany place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Camino de Santiago?
It is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 230 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Danube Sinkhole, Farrenbräu Brauerei, Höwenegg. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Hiking4887 places for hiking in Germany, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Camino de Santiago on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.