Pilgrims on the way to the Way of St James
from Merzig to Perl
Way of St James Access Route
Pilgrimages to the tomb of St James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, have been documented since the early Middle Ages. Today, almost half a million pilgrims reach the cathedral of the city in Galicia every year. Pilgrimage routes, marked with the yellow pilgrim's shell on a blue background, lead from all over Europe to the destination in north-west Spain.
The Way of St James access route from Merzig to Perl-Borg is part of this Europe-wide network. The route is also signposted with the pilgrim's shell, as an official access route with a blue shell on a yellow background. The route runs partly along existing premium hiking trails and is therefore of a high quality. Numerous churches and chapels along the way invite you to take a spiritual break, from St Peter's at the starting point in Merzig to St James' Chapel in Kesslingen. There are also many places to stop for a bite to eat in Merzig, Mettlach or Orscholz. And if the route is too long for you in one stretch, you can also spend the night en route.
There are many reasons for making a pilgrimage on the Way of St James. Slowing down, finding yourself or experiencing community. Find your own reasons and start your pilgrimage to Santiago on the official Merzig-Borg access route.
