The Via Francigena, also known as Frankenweg, are paths, which pilgrim used for travelling from France or England to Rome, specifically tot he graves of Paul and Peter. A well famous is the name Via Romea, which also leads over smaller routes o Rome.
The today officially calles Via Francigena, sorts itself out through the information of archbishop Siegrich of Canterburry, who 990 a.c travelled this way to Rome.
The Via Francigena stretches from England through France till Switzerland. After this you will cross the huge St.Bernhard into the Aostal, coming from Lausanne. A special highlight is a hospice on top of the St.Bernhard, but as well the rest of the cities have a lot of charm. A great journey to be alone with yourself, find new people and see some new landscapes. Accommodation is quite easy to find. And there are a lot of hotels and BnB on the way.
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Erst einmal möchte ich euch berichten, weshalb ihr gestern nichts von mir zu lesen bekommen habt. Das Genua-Tief hat die Region richtiggehend im Würgegriff. Die Wetternachrichten verheissen nichts Gutes und so entschliesse ich mich einen Tag länger zu bleiben. Und ich bin richtigend glücklich, diese Entscheidung getroffen zu haben….
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Als ich um vier Uhr in Massa eintreffe, bin ich richtig froh. Es hat den ganzen Tag wie aus vollen Kübeln geschüttet. Wer einmal ein richtiges Gewitter in Italien erlebt hat, kann sich sicher vorstellen, dass dies nicht gar so toll ist beim Pilgern. Auf jeden Fall bin ich…
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Manchmal könnte in mir das Gefühl aufkeimen, dass die Menschen in Italien und Frankreich mich nicht hier haben wollen. Gestern wars wieder mal soweit: Die italienische Bahnangestellten streiken. So fallen etliche Züge aus. Deshalb strande ich in Parma und komme nicht mehr weiter. Also suche ich mir ein günstiges…
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Die vergangenen Wochen habe ich wieder einmal zuhause verbracht und wollte eigentlich erst nächstes Jahr wieder lospilgern. Aber wenn man dieses Gen einmal in sich hat, lässt es einen einfach nicht mehr los. So beschliesse ich, nochmals auf meinen Pilgerweg zu starten. Morgen ist es nun soweit. Ich werde…
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Yesterday‘s hardships were compensated by an evening in Petremoli. When you are on a pilgrimage, good food works miracles. The town is really nice and lively. People are sitting in bars enjoying their Aperos. Anyway, I go back to my room quite early, because I have to do my…
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Berceto is really worth a visit. Yesterday I explored the old town, which has a lot to offer. Several bars and cafes invite you to stay. But also the Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century is beautiful. Unfortunately the ruin of the Castello is currently closed for visitors. So…
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Today’s stage is a challenge for the pilgrims and especially for me. I have about 1100 meters of altitude uphill ahead of me and about thirty kilometers of distance. I would like to make a little progress today, for tomorrow there is only a short stage waiting for me….
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You must have been surprised not to have heard from me in the past days. But it is not always easy. The day before yesterday I had to take an unplanned day of rest due to lack of accommodation. Yesterday I finally left and walked about 25 kilometers….
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If yesterday was a hot day, today is even hotter. For the first time the mercury exceeds 40 degrees and it feels great. That would be a super therma lift while playing golf that would carry the balls a few meters further without any problems. For a non-distance…
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In the morning I am on my way early. I leave already just shortly after eight o’clock. Today’s destination is called Fiorenzuola d’Arda. A march of more than 32 kilometers is waiting for me. It is already quite warm in the morning. But that will get worse. In the…
