--- title: "Pilgerweg Loccum-Volkenroda" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/tour/pilgerweg-loccum-volkenroda" description: "A New Path Following Old Footsteps:In 1163, 13 monks of the Cistercian Order set out from Volkenroda and headed north. In Loccum, they founded a new monastery. In 2005, the two former Cistercian monasteries, Loccum and Volkenroda, were reconnected by a pilgrimage route.Stretching about 300 kilometers, it winds through a varied landscape along the Weser, Leine, and Unstrut rivers. It passes through the Weser Mountains, the Vogler, the Solling, and the Eichsfeld.Over the centuries, the Reformed Order of Cistercians has bequeathed to us numerous monasteries, ruins, and traces along the route. Along with countless other architectural monuments worth seeing, they bring the history of faith to life. The Evangelical Lutheran Regional Church of Hanover oversees the entire project as an opportunity to experience Christian tradition from its perspective.What you should definitely keep in mind before setting out:On the website www.loccum-volkenroda.de, you’ll find plenty of useful information about the route, the “reliable services” offered by the church congregations and monasteries along the way, as well as tourist and church-affiliated lodging options.On the website, a navigation system (“Pilgrimage Route Navigator”) instantly guides you to the locations and route sections of interest to you, including points of interest and local logistics. This allows you to plan and customize each stage in advance, incorporating the reliable accommodations offered by the parishes and monasteries, local services (transportation, dining, and shopping), and contact information for tourism offices—all of which you can then print out.Along the way, the hiking guide “Pilgrimage Route Loccum-Volkenroda” serves as your guide. Maps and route descriptions divide the main route into 17 day stages, and a supplementary volume provides information on the three side routes: “Mariensee Monastery” (near Steinhuder Meer), “Möllenbeck Monastery” (in the Weserbergland), and “Monastery Trail” (in Thuringia).It is advisable to plan the stages well in advance and book accommodations early. Some guesthouses, inns, and hotels are not open year-round or fill up quickly during the popular pilgrimage months. Accommodation directories are available in print and as downloadable files. Individual accommodations, as well as pilgrimage trips as package deals, can be booked through local or regional tourism associations.Church-run pilgrim hostels are not available everywhere. They are intentionally simply furnished and are also suitable for groups of young pilgrims. Church congregations along the route are generally happy to offer hospitality—to the extent that local circumstances allow.Please keep in mind: many of these services offered as part of the “reliable offerings” are made possible by volunteer efforts and cannot be requested on the spot; rather, they must be requested and processed in advance.For about 300 km, the route follows the Weser, Leine, and Unstrut rivers.Stops along the Loccum–Volkenroda Pilgrimage Route:Stage 1 from Loccum to Stadthagen, 21 kmStage 2 from Stadthagen to Rehren: 19 kmStage 3: From Rehren to Fischbeck, 16 kmStage 4: From Fischbeck to Hameln, 11 kmStage 5a: From Hameln to Grohnde, 13 kmStage 6a: From Grohnde to Bodenwerder, 13 kmStage 5b: From Hameln to Lüntorf, 17 kmStage 6b: From Lüntorf to Bodenwerder, 15 kmStage 7 from Bodenwerder to Kirchbrak: 12 kmStage 8: From Kirchbrak to Amelungsborn, 11 kmStage 9: From Amelungsborn to Silberborn, 22 kmStage 10a from Silberborn to Uslar, 19 kmStage 11a: From Uslar to Bursfelde, 20 kmStage 10b: From Silberborn to SchönhagenStage 11b from Schönhagen to Lippoldsberg, 15 kmStage 12b from Lippoldsberg to Burgsfelde, 16 kmStage 13: From Bursfelde to Dransfeld, 14 kmSide Trip for Stage 13: From Löwenhagen to the Cross Stones near Bühren, 7 kmStage 14 from Dransfeld to Friedland, 22 kmStage 15 from Friedland to Heiligenstadt, 21 kmStage 16a from Heiligenstadt to Dingelstädt, 23 kmStage 17a from Dingelstädt to Mühlhausen, 22 kmStage 16b: From Heiligenstadt to Beinrode, 18 kmStage 17b from Beinrode to Mühlhausen, 32 kmStage 18 from Mühlhausen to Volkenroda, 15 kmThe Mariensee Monastery side trail is a loop route starting in Loccum that circles the Steinhuder Meer in four stages (82 km).Safety Information:Please note that throughout the entire tour, you use the trails at your own riskNo guarantee is provided regarding the usability of the trailsIn towns and villages, extra caution is generally advisedDangerous areas, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings, should be expected along the route" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/662663/49030371d63a112796335aaf5047c5e1b30114743737e31768b2850f407e24ed/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Pilgerweg Loccum-Volkenroda =========================== - 277.10 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Forest road - Walking / hiking The Loccum Monastery A signpost marks the Loccum-Volkenroda pilgrimage route, framed by leaves in the background. Stone relief in Loccum Monastery with Latin inscription and cross symbol, weathered appearance. Nave of Loccum Abbey with high arches, wooden chairs and light streaming in through arched windows. Sculpture with two arched stone steles on a green meadow next to a signpost. Old monastery walls in Loccum, cloudy skies, a striking church tower and Gothic windows. Red brick house in half-timbered style, two-storey, in winter; banner "Pilgerweg Loccum Volkenroda". - 75:33 h - 277.10 km - 4,243 m - 4,008 m - 49 m - 503 m - 454 m Pilgrimage route from the Middle Weser via the Weser Mountains, the Vogler, the Solling and the Eichsfeld. A New Path Following Old Footsteps: In 1163, 13 monks of the Cistercian Order set out from Volkenroda and headed north. In Loccum, they founded a new monastery. In 2005, the two former Cistercian monasteries, Loccum and Volkenroda, were reconnected by a pilgrimage route. Stretching about 300 kilometers, it winds through a varied landscape along the Weser, Leine, and Unstrut rivers. It passes through the Weser Mountains, the Vogler, the Solling, and the Eichsfeld. Over the centuries, the Reformed Order of Cistercians has bequeathed to us numerous monasteries, ruins, and traces along the route. Along with countless other architectural monuments worth seeing, they bring the history of faith to life. The Evangelical Lutheran Regional Church of Hanover oversees the entire project as an opportunity to experience Christian tradition from its perspective. What you should definitely keep in mind before setting out: On the website , you’ll find plenty of useful information about the route, the “reliable services” offered by the church congregations and monasteries along the way, as well as tourist and church-affiliated lodging options. On the website, a navigation system (“Pilgrimage Route Navigator”) instantly guides you to the locations and route sections of interest to you, including points of interest and local logistics. This allows you to plan and customize each stage in advance, incorporating the reliable accommodations offered by the parishes and monasteries, local services (transportation, dining, and shopping), and contact information for tourism offices—all of which you can then print out. Along the way, the hiking guide “Pilgrimage Route Loccum-Volkenroda” serves as your guide. Maps and route descriptions divide the main route into 17 day stages, and a supplementary volume provides information on the three side routes: “Mariensee Monastery” (near Steinhuder Meer), “Möllenbeck Monastery” (in the Weserbergland), and “Monastery Trail” (in Thuringia). It is advisable to plan the stages well in advance and book accommodations early. Some guesthouses, inns, and hotels are not open year-round or fill up quickly during the popular pilgrimage months. Accommodation directories are available in print and as downloadable files. Individual accommodations, as well as pilgrimage trips as package deals, can be booked through local or regional tourism associations. Church-run pilgrim hostels are not available everywhere. They are intentionally simply furnished and are also suitable for groups of young pilgrims. Church congregations along the route are generally happy to offer hospitality—to the extent that local circumstances allow. Please keep in mind: many of these services offered as part of the “reliable offerings” are made possible by volunteer efforts and cannot be requested on the spot; rather, they must be requested and processed in advance. For about 300 km, the route follows the Weser, Leine, and Unstrut rivers. Stops along the Loccum–Volkenroda Pilgrimage Route: Stage 1 from Loccum to Stadthagen, 21 km Stage 2 from Stadthagen to Rehren: 19 km Stage 3: From Rehren to Fischbeck, 16 km Stage 4: From Fischbeck to Hameln, 11 km Stage 5a: From Hameln to Grohnde, 13 km Stage 6a: From Grohnde to Bodenwerder, 13 km Stage 5b: From Hameln to Lüntorf, 17 km Stage 6b: From Lüntorf to Bodenwerder, 15 km Stage 7 from Bodenwerder to Kirchbrak: 12 km Stage 8: From Kirchbrak to Amelungsborn, 11 km Stage 9: From Amelungsborn to Silberborn, 22 km Stage 10a from Silberborn to Uslar, 19 km Stage 11a: From Uslar to Bursfelde, 20 km Stage 10b: From Silberborn to Schönhagen Stage 11b from Schönhagen to Lippoldsberg, 15 km Stage 12b from Lippoldsberg to Burgsfelde, 16 km Stage 13: From Bursfelde to Dransfeld, 14 km Side Trip for Stage 13: From Löwenhagen to the Cross Stones near Bühren, 7 km Stage 14 from Dransfeld to Friedland, 22 km Stage 15 from Friedland to Heiligenstadt, 21 km Stage 16a from Heiligenstadt to Dingelstädt, 23 km Stage 17a from Dingelstädt to Mühlhausen, 22 km Stage 16b: From Heiligenstadt to Beinrode, 18 km Stage 17b from Beinrode to Mühlhausen, 32 km Stage 18 from Mühlhausen to Volkenroda, 15 km The Mariensee Monastery side trail is a loop route starting in Loccum that circles the Steinhuder Meer in four stages (82 km). **Safety Information:** - Please note that throughout the entire tour, you use the trails at your own risk - No guarantee is provided regarding the usability of the trails - In towns and villages, extra caution is generally advised - Dangerous areas, such as bollards, barriers, and unsecured crossings, should be expected along the route Read more Waypoints --------- View on map - Church - Sculpture - Archaeological site Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Individual visit/guided tour - Church - Accessible WC - Tours 163.10 km - Walking / hiking 81.10 km - Walking / hiking 7.25 km - Walking / hiking Contact **Kloster Loccum Pilgerbüro** Kloster 2 31547 Rehburg-Loccum Download GPX file - - - -