Berlin Pilgrims

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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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Pilgrim Hike: Strausberg to Großer Lattsee (16 km)
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:25 AM CET
S-Bahnhof Strausberg Nord, Platz vor dem Bahnhof, Strausberg, DE
This late-autumn pilgrimage stays close to Berlin yet quickly leaves it behind, following forest and field paths through the quiet country around Strausberg. We'll make our way to Lake Großer Lattsee and pass Wilkendorf manor along the loop back – a calm, contemplative day for the darker end of the year, walking bare woods and open fields.
📅 Date & Time

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

Start: 9:25 am at Strausberg Nord Train Station (Travel via S5)

End: afternoon at Strausberg Nord Train Station (Return via S5 toward Berlin, every 20 minutes)

🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3167499968
- Quiet forest and field paths through the Strausberg countryside
- Lake Großer Lattsee
- A look at Wilkendorf manor along the way
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
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, hot drinks and water for the day.
- Late November can be cold and damp, so dress warmly and bring waterproof layers.
- 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).
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Waitlist = You're in! 😊
Currently, only 10 members can officially register on Meetup (due to the restrictions of the free version). However, you’re welcome to join the hike by joining the Whatsapp group for this event.
4 attendees
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Pilgrim Hike: Saarmund to Potsdam (14.5 km)
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:39 AM CET
Saarmund Train Station, Nudow Ausbau 6B, Nuthetal, DE
This December pilgrimage brings us into Potsdam on foot through its wooded southern edge. We'll follow a stretch of the European long-distance trail and climb the Kleiner Ravensberg, at 114 metres the highest point in Potsdam, before descending into the city. A shorter, gentle walk for the cold season, unhurried and open to quiet reflection.
📅 Date & Time

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Start: 9:39 am at Saarmund Train Station (Travel via FEX from Berlin Hauptbahnhof at 8:52 am, then RB22 from Flughafen BER; or via RB22 from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof at 8:47 am)

End: afternoon at Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (Return via RE1 or S7 toward Berlin, every 10 minutes)

🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3167540294
- A section of the European long-distance hiking trail
- Hill Kleiner Ravensberg: Potsdam's highest point at 114 metres
- Quiet forest paths on the way into the city
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
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, hot drinks and water for the day.
- Early December can be cold and the ground damp or frozen, so dress warmly and bring waterproof layers.
- 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).
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Waitlist = You're in! 😊
Currently, only 10 members can officially register on Meetup (due to the restrictions of the free version). However, you’re welcome to join the hike by joining the Whatsapp group for this event.
2 attendees
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Pilgrim Hike: Basdorf to Mühlenbeck (10 km)
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:39 AM CET
Basdorf Bahnhof, Wandlitz, DE
A short winter pilgrimage on the northern edge of Berlin, this gentle walk leads us through quiet woods and along the Tegeler Fließ and past Lake Mühlenbecker See. At just ten kilometres it's an easy, unhurried day well suited to a calm December morning and a little room for reflection before the year turns.
📅 Date & Time

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Start: 9:39 am at Basdorf Train Station (Travel via S2 to Berlin-Karow, then RB27 from Karow at 9:27 am)

End: early afternoon at Mühlenbeck-Mönchmühle Train Station (Return via S8 toward Berlin, every 20 minutes)

🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3169730245
- Quiet forest paths along the way
- The Tegeler Fließ stream
- The Mühlenbecker See
- Dammsmühle manor
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
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, hot drinks and water for the day.
- Mid-December can be cold and the ground damp or frozen, so dress warmly and bring waterproof layers.
- 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).
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Waitlist = You're in! 😊
Currently, only 10 members can officially register on Meetup (due to the restrictions of the free version). However, you’re welcome to join the hike by joining the Whatsapp group for this event.
4 attendees
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Pilgrim Hike: Grunewald to Schlachtensee (11 km)
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:32 AM CET
S Bahn Grunewald, Berlin, DE
This final pilgrimage of the year stays within Berlin itself, winding through the forests of the Grunewald and along its chain of lakes. We'll pass four of them on the way to the Schlachtensee. Bare winter woods, still water, and the quiet that settles over the city's edge in December. A gentle, reflective walk to close the year, with the option of an ice-cold dip for the bold.
📅 Date & Time

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026

Start: 9:32 am at Grunewald Train Station (Travel via S7)

End: early afternoon at Schlachtensee Train Station (Return via S1, or via S7 from S Nikolassee)

🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2735843433
- Forest paths through the Grunewald
- The Grunewald chain of lakes
- Optional: an ice bath in the Schlachtensee for those who dare
🤔 Why this pilgrimage?
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, hot drinks and water for the day.
- If you'd like to try ice bathing, bring swimwear, a towel, and something warm to change into afterward.
- 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).
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Waitlist = You're in! 😊
Currently, only 10 members can officially register on Meetup (due to the restrictions of the free version). However, you’re welcome to join the hike by joining the Whatsapp group for this event.
1 attendee