Place to visit
Camino de Santiago, Germany: what it is and when to go
A waymarked stretch of the Way of St James in Franconia, from Nuremberg to Eichstätt via the Rothsee lake and Thalmässing. It alternates forest, open fields and small villages, and ends in the Altmühl valley. It takes a few days, and many people walk it in stages at weekends. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. 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
- Local name
- Jakobsweg Nürnberg-Eichstätt
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 101 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 88.7 km
- Run by
- nicht bekannt
- Coordinates
- 49.16997, 11.17312
What you will see here
- The start in Nuremberg, with its old town and St James's Church
- The Rothsee reservoir, a place to swim and rest halfway
- The landscape of the Franconian Jura, with limestone and junipers
- The arrival in Eichstätt: the cathedral and the Baroque prince-bishop's quarter
The waymark is the yellow pilgrim shell on blue, but it crosses many signed local trails and it's easy to go astray at the junctions: better to carry the track downloaded.
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Jakobsweg Nürnberg-Eichstätt) in Germany (Thalmässing).
[Weg 1003c] Jakobsweg Nürnberg-Rothsee-Thalmässing-Eichstätt
It is in Thalmässing, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.16997, 11.17312; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 88.7 km
- Run by
- nicht bekannt
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.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; in summer the open-field stretches are in full sun. The Rothsee area gets crowded on hot weekends.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebPossible9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:59
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. 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
- Zum Schwarzen RoßLocal history museum in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany2.5 km
- Gasthof BöglHistory2.6 km
- Edelbrennerei SchmidtDistillery4.8 km
- KreuthCastle in Germany5.3 km
- Allersberg-Hilpoltstein-Roth-WegHiking5.5 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 (Jakobsweg Nürnberg-Eichstätt in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 101 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 Zum Schwarzen Roß, Gasthof Bögl, Edelbrennerei Schmidt. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Thalmässing22 places to see in and around Thalmässing, Germany: Euerwanger Bühl, Castra of Oberhochstatt, Kleinkastell Raitenbuch. Best time: April to October.
- 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.