Place to visit
Camino de Santiago, Germany: what it is and when to go
A connecting branch of the Munich Way of St James: it starts in Vötting, in Freising, and crosses Upper Bavaria to the Ammersee, where it joins the route coming from Munich and continues towards Lake Constance. It serves those arriving from the north who want to join the main route without passing through the city. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. 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
- Münchner Jakobsweg (Zubringer Vötting - Ammersee)
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 30 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- Coordinates
- 48.24306, 11.42348
What you will see here
- Freising Cathedral, at the start of the branch
- Fields and forests of the Bavarian plateau, with the Alps in the background on clear days
- The shore of the Ammersee at the end of the route
- The junction with the Munich–Lake Constance route
As a feeder branch, its waymarking is less continuous than on the main route: carry the track downloaded.
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Münchner Jakobsweg (Zubringer Vötting - Ammersee)) in Germany (Olching).
Münchner Jakobsweg von Freising/Vötting zum Ammersee, wo er auf den von München kommenden und zum Bodensee führenden Jakobsweg trifft.
It is in Olching, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 8.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.24306, 11.42348; the nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 30 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
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 Ammersee fills with bathers and lakeside accommodation is scarce.
- JanPossible8:33
- FebPossible9:57
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:26
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:51
- JulBest time15:30
- AugBest time14:08
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:57
- DecPossible8:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. 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
- Familienbad Dachau (Freibad)With kids1.3 km
- Dachau PalaceCastle1.8 km
- Bezirksmuseum DachauCultural history museum in Dachau, Bavaria, Germany2.0 km
- neuer Jakobsweg Dachau - OlchingHiking3.7 km
- Allacher LoheNature reserve in Germany6.0 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 (Münchner Jakobsweg (Zubringer Vötting - Ammersee) 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 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 30 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 Familienbad Dachau (Freibad), Dachau Palace, Bezirksmuseum Dachau. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Olching25 places to see in and around Olching, Germany: Fürstenfeld Abbey, Dachau Palace, Parsberg. Best time: April to October and December.
- 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.