Pilgrimage routes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mindful hiking

Step by step away from the hectic everyday life to deceleration, peace and mindfulness. A hiking break in the unique nature between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District brings body, mind and soul into harmony.

The Helpter Berg - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's highest peak - measures 179 meters. That's enough to get the girlfriends out of breath! Of course, don't forget to sign the summit book!
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Fresh expanse, fragrant silence, wild grace and natural energy

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a source of strength that stimulates all the senses. Whether spiritual or mental hiking, the aim is often to leave the stress behind and come closer to yourself with every step. Blue horizons, the gentle sound of the sea, fresh forest air and tranquil lakes make it easy to slow down and be completely in the here and now.

Pilgrimage trails

The old pilgrimage trails promise heavenly peace and blissful inspiration. In the midst of calming vastness and liberating silence. On the Via Baltica, the St. James pilgrimage route of St. Birgitta of Sweden or the Mecklenburg Lake District pilgrimage route, pilgrims come very close to heaven. You hike through forests and meadows, fishing villages and Hanseatic towns and past lakes and rivers to the imposing brick witnesses of medieval reverence for God.

 

Mindful hiking

When mindful or meditative hiking, the destination is not important. The focus is on the need to calm down, enjoy the moment and discover new experiences of nature. The equilibrium of walking allows you to pause, leave the stresses of everyday life behind and find yourself.

Pilgrimage routes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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  • © Archiv Ev.-Luth. Kirchenkreis Mecklenburg
    ©© Archiv Ev.-Luth. Kirchenkreis Mecklenburg

    St. Birgitta Pilgrimage Route

    • Length: 310 km
    • Etappen: 14

    Today's Birgitta Pilgrimage Route runs from Sassnitz on the island of Rügen via the Hanseatic City of Stralsund, Güstrow, the State capital Schwerin on to Zarrenthin and on to Lower Saxony. Past masterpieces of brick Gothic, through the Sternberg Lake District and to former monasteries - this is how the pilgrimage route of St. Birgitta is believed to have been in 1341.

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  • © TMV/Foto@Andreas-Duerst.de
    ©© TMV/Foto@Andreas-Duerst.de

    Via Baltica

    • Length: 360 km
    • Etappen: 16

    In our hectic times, more and more people are looking for heavenly peace and divine inspiration. They find it in the liberating expanse of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Mecklenburg Lake District Pilgrimage Route (101-153 km)

    • Etappen: 6-11

    On the Mecklenburg Lake District Pilgrimage Trail you can enjoy nature, get out of familiar everyday paths and gain new experiences. The unique density of old churches allows for contemplation, reflection and prayer in most villages. Clear lakes, hilly landscapes with meadows or beech forests, animals that have become rare such as osprey and kingfisher teach you to marvel at God's creation.

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Questions & answers about pilgrimage in MV

What makes pilgrimages in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern so special?

The trails combine the Baltic Sea, forests and lakes to create a tranquil source of strength. Step by step, you come to rest, feel the vastness and discover the spiritual dimension of nature - an experience for body, mind and soul.

How long is the Via Baltica?

The Via Baltica is 360 km long and divided into 16 stages. It is one of the old Way of St. James and leads pilgrims through fishing villages, Hanseatic towns and across wide meadow landscapes.

Where is the pilgrimage route of St. Birgitta?

The Birgitta Pilgrimage Trail leads from Sassnitz along rivers and streams via Stralsund, Güstrow and Schwerin to Lower Saxony, past brick buildings, lake districts and former cliffs.

What can you expect on the Mecklenburg Lake District Pilgrimage Trail?

On 101–153 km you will experience glittering lakes, gentle hills, old churches and rare animals. This route invites you to take a break from everyday life, take a deep breath and rediscover yourself.

What does mindful or meditative hiking mean?

With mindful walking, it's not the destination that counts, but the conscious walk. You notice every breath, every sound and every light - and find inner peace.

Can beginners also hike on the pilgrimage trails?

Yes, the paths are well marked and divided into stages. You can decide individually whether you want to walk individual sections or entire routes - at your own pace.

What is the best time of year to go on a pilgrimage?

Spring and autumn are ideal: pleasant temperatures, blossoming or colorful nature and fewer crowds make walking particularly pleasant.

Are there spiritual places along the routes?

Yes, especially the brick churches, old monasteries and quiet lakes along the paths invite you to linger, pray or reflect quietly.

Why is pilgrimage in MV an experience for all the senses?

You hear the sound of the sea, smell the fresh forest air, feel the soft ground, see wide horizons and taste the peace – Pilgrimage in MV is movement and meditation at the same time.

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