Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel
194.8 km from Steinhagen to Wesel-Flueren. Along the way you climb 731 m and descend 738 m; the highest point is at 223 m. Walking time about 51 h – comfortably done in 10 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tuesday – dry, sunny, 17 °C
Along the way
- km 10.9 Mufflonquelle Spring
- km 11.0 Schlingenquelle Spring
- km 12.1 Blömkeberg Summit · 212 m
- km 14.9 Sparrenberg Summit · 180 m
- km 98.2 Tilbecker Bachquelle Spring
- km 98.4 Hexenpütt-Sieben-Quellen Spring
- km 128.3 Hünsberg Summit · 106 m
- km 162.4 Wellbrockquelle Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 10 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel” trail?
About 194.8 km, from Steinhagen to Wesel-Flueren. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel” trail have?
About 731 m of ascent and 738 m of descent. The lowest point is at 24 m, the highest at 223 m.
How long does the “Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel” trail take?
Plan for about 51 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 10 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.