Berlin Pilgrims

This long-distance pilgrimage hike leads us through the Grumsin Beech Forests, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, and along the shores of Lake Wolletzsee. Ancient trees, hiking paths, and open water accompany us on a walk that invites depth, endurance, and trust. As we walk, we reflect on a central theme: trust, perspective, and letting go of control.

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Start: 9:23 AM at Angermünde train station (Travel via RE3 from Berlin Hbf at 8:23 AM)
• End: late afternoon at Chorin train station (Return via RE3 toward Berlin; trains run hourly)

🗺️ Route Highlights

After 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.

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This June, we're going up. To the Brocken, highest peak in Northern Germany, 40 km on foot. 🏔️

I'm Alex, I lead free guided pilgrimage hikes in Berlin and Brandenburg since December 2024. If you've walked with me on a Saturday, you know what these walks feel like: simple, unhurried, open to whoever shows up.

This is something different.

The Brocken Ascent is a paid pilgrimage weekend for those ready to go further – physically and inwardly. Over two days, we walk 40–47 km through the Harz Mountains, ascending 900 metres to the Brocken (1,141 m), the highest peak in Northern Germany.
Small group (max. 9 participants). Includes overnight stay, Sunday breakfast, guidance, and a preparation and integration session.

Early Bird: 189€ (until April 19) · Regular: 229€

This is not a casual weekend walk. It's designed for people with prior hiking experience who are ready for a serious physical challenge – and for something that stays with them.

After 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.

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