Jakobs-Pilgerweg Köln - Aachen

Pilgrimage route to the grave of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela

At 99.3 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 22 hours and 4 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as JW, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This route is part of the National Walking Network (NWN) — a flagship trail maintained to national standards, often following scenic or historically significant corridors.