Place to visit
Camino de Santiago, Germany: what it is and when to go
The last stretch of the Way of St James between Fulda and Mainz, from Frankfurt to the city on the Rhine. It leaves the big city along the Main and crosses a densely populated area, with vineyards on the final stretch. It ends in Mainz, where the route links with the Rhine pilgrim ways. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. 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 Fulda - Frankfurt - Mainz (Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Mainz)
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 6.4 km as the crow flies
- Website
- jakobswege-europa.de
- Trail network
- International
- Run by
- Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft Würzburg e.V. (c/o Ökumenische Initiative „Jakobsweg von der Fulda an den Main“) und dem Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund
- Coordinates
- 50.08313, 8.53616
What you will see here
- The way out of Frankfurt following the Main
- Fields and vines of the eastern Rheingau, near the Rhine
- Mainz Cathedral as the end of the stretch
- Urban crossings alternating with riverside lanes
It's the most urban stretch of the route: the waymarking gets lost in industrial estates and roadworks, so carry the track on your phone.
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain (Jakobsweg Fulda - Frankfurt - Mainz (Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Mainz)) in Germany (Frankfurt).
It is in Frankfurt, where this site lists 66 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.08313, 8.53616; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 6.4 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
- International
- Run by
- Fränkische St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft Würzburg e.V. (c/o Ökumenische Initiative „Jakobsweg von der Fulda an den Main“) und dem Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund
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.
Walkable all year; in high summer the riverbank gives little shade and you feel the heat of the Rhine valley.
- JanPossible8:18
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:08
- JulBest time15:45
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecPossible7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. 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
- Schwanheimer DüneNature reserve in Hesse, Germany1.8 km
- Saint Justin's Church, Frankfurt-HöchstRoman Catholic church in Frankfurt / Main, Germany2.0 km
- Kelsterbach stationRailway station in Kelsterbach, Germany2.3 km
- Obsthof am BergDistillery5.4 km
- Bonifatiusroute Germany (Hessen)Pilgrimage in Hesse5.7 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 (Jakobsweg Fulda - Frankfurt - Mainz (Teilstrecke Frankfurt - Mainz) in the local language) in Germany.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 6.4 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 Schwanheimer Düne, Saint Justin's Church, Frankfurt-Höchst, Kelsterbach station. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.