About us
Are you looking to slow down, reconnect with nature, or find clarity in the midst of a busy life? Join the Berlin Pilgrims – a community of open-minded people exploring the spiritual and transformative power of hiking.
Led by Alex, a certified pilgrimage guide, we offer pilgrimages in and around Berlin and Brandenburg. These guided hikes combine physical activity with time for inner reflection, shared silence, meaningful conversation, and connection to the natural world.
Whether you're spiritually curious, searching for a mindful break, or simply want to walk with intention – you're warmly invited to join us.
🗓️ Upcoming pilgrimages:
You’ll find all upcoming hikes on my website:
👉 alexander-steinfeldt.de/hikes
📲 Stay connected:
We coordinate most activities through our WhatsApp community. Request access here.
📌 Please note:
Due to Meetup’s limitations, I can only publish two events per month here. For the full programme and updates, please visit the website or join the WhatsApp group.
Upcoming events
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Evening Walk at Park am Gleisdreieck – After Work Pilgrims
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park, Berlin, DEAfter Work Pilgrims: Walk with intention.
Berlin is demanding, and the day was long. And somewhere between finishing work and the night, there's a moment where we just need to breathe.That's what After Work Pilgrims is for.
We walk together through the city – through parks in the middle of all the concrete – with intention. Just a few kilometres on foot: with silence, a short reflection, and good company.
It's more than a walk. But it doesn't feel like it.
Duration: approx. 2 hours | Distance: 4–7 km | Free
No experience needed. Comfortable shoes recommended. Come as you are.***
📅 Wed, June 24, 6:00 PM
📍 Park am Gleisdreieck (Meeting point: at Jelbi U Mendelssohn-Bartholdy-Park, https://maps.app.goo.gl/iLKgibMaeakNT2sQA)
📩 You’re welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.
🧭 Pilgrim Guide Alex (Mail alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com or WhatsApp +49 157 57652601)10 attendees
Pilgrim Hike: Potsdam – Seddin (17 km) – Staying on the Way
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, Friedrich-Engels-Str. 99, potsdam, DEThis pilgrim hike leads us out of the city of Potsdam into a varied landscape of lakes, wetlands, forests, and open walking paths. Moving through the Lienewitz–Caputh chain of lakes and wetlands and along quiet forest trails, we practice walking with what is: one step, one stretch of path, one day at a time.
📅 Date & Time- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Start: 9:30 AM in front of Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (https://maps.app.goo.gl/VgmwLcdbHVJQRRg6A*)*
- End: afternoon at Seddin train station (Return via RE7 toward Berlin; trains run hourly)
🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2771067392
- Caputh Palace and surrounding parkland
- Lienewitz–Caputh lakes and wetland landscape
- Forest paths and walking trails
- Swimming spot along the route (optional dip)
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
It is easy to start well – and harder to keep going. Not because the way becomes impossible, but because attention drifts, motivation fades, and the next distraction is always close.
This pilgrimage is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and reflect on life’s important questions. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, share thoughts, and take time for moments of silence – about 30 minutes to an hour – to listen to nature and our inner voices.
🔔 What to know & bring- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking or hiking shoes.
- Bring enough food and water for the whole day.
- If you’d like to swim, bring swimwear and a towel.
- Please remember your public transport ticket for arrival and departure.
📩 Questions & Registration
If you have questions or need help with planning your trip, feel free to reach out. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.
Contact Pilgrim Guide Alexander via WhatsApp (+49 157 57652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).1 attendee
Evening Walk at Tiergarten – After Work Pilgrims
Global Stone Project, Berlin, BE, DEAfter Work Pilgrims: Walk with intention.
Berlin is demanding, and the day was long. And somewhere between finishing work and the night, there's a moment where we just need to breathe.That's what After Work Pilgrims is for.
We walk together through the city – through parks in the middle of all the concrete – with intention. Just a few kilometres on foot: with silence, a short reflection, and good company.
It's more than a walk. But it doesn't feel like it.
Duration: approx. 2 hours | Distance: 4–7 km | Free
No experience needed. Comfortable shoes recommended. Come as you are.***
📅 Wed, July 8, 6:00 PM
📍 Tiergarten (Meeting point: Global Stone Project, https://maps.app.goo.gl/ud8DAwdPKEoqR6U66)
📩 You’re welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.
🧭 Pilgrim Guide Alex (Mail alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com or WhatsApp +49 157 57652601)6 attendees
Pilgrim Hike: Bad Freienwalde to Falkenberg (15.5 km) – Being Fully Present
Bad Freienwalde Train Station, Bahnhofstraße 24, Bad Freienwalde, DEJoin us for a one-day pilgrimage through the hilly forests of the Oderland region. This route offers more elevation than most of our hikes – and rewards you with mountain panoramas and deep forest serenity as we practice a simple but demanding focus: being here rather than elsewhere.
📅 Date & Time- Date: Thursday, July 11, 2026
- Start: 9:44 AM at Bad Freienwalde Train Station (Travel via RE3 from Berlin, transfer to RB60 in Eberswalde)
- End: 4:25 PM at Falkenberg (Mark) Train Station (Return via RB60 through Eberswalde, then RE3 to Berlin)
🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2153746400
- Trails Oderlandweg & Turmwanderweg
- old town of Bad Freienwalde and its hilltop castle
- a real “mountain stage” for Brandenburg: around 300 m in elevation & summit “Märkischer Watzmann” (106 m)
- panoramic views over the surrounding countryside (Oderbruch)
- dense forests and natural landscapes far from the noise of the city
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
Much of our attention is often elsewhere – in plans, worries, memories, or expectations. This pilgrimage invites a return to what is immediately given: the body, the breath, the step, and the path ahead.
This pilgrimage is an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with nature, and reflect on life’s important questions. We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, share thoughts, and take time for moments of silence – about 30 minutes to an hour – to listen to nature and our inner voices.
🔔 What to know & bring- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking or hiking shoes.
- Bring enough food and water for the whole day.
- If you’d like to swim, bring swimwear and a towel.
- Please remember your public transport ticket.
📩 Questions & Registration
If you have questions or need help with planning your trip, feel free to reach out. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group for updates and connection before the hike.
Contact Pilgrim Guide Alexander via WhatsApp (+49 157 57652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).1 attendee
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