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: Premnitz to Rathenow (17 km)
Premnitz Bahnhof, Premnitz, DEThis pilgrimage begins right on the banks of the Havel before the trail turns inland, leading us up into the Premnitz hills and through long wooded stretches on the way to Rathenow. With a lake to swim in along the route, it's an unhurried autumn day between water and forest.
📅 Date & Time- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start: 9:37 am at Premnitz Zentrum Train Station (Travel via RE1 from Berlin-Charlottenburg at 8:12 am, then RB51 from Brandenburg Hauptbahnhof at 9:07 am)
- End: afternoon at Rathenow Train Station (Return via RB51 at 4:07 pm or 5:10 pm to Brandenburg Hauptbahnhof, then RE1 to Berlin)
🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3167460144
- Premnitz hills and wooded paths
- Long forest stretches through quiet country
- A swim in the Lake Wolzensee
🤔 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 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).
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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.7 attendees
Pilgrim Hike: Neustadt (Dosse) to Kyritz via Wusterhausen (16.5 km)
Neustadt (Dosse) Bahnhof, Neustadt (Dosse), DEPilgrim Hike: Neustadt (Dosse) to Kyritz via Wusterhausen (16.5 km)
For this pilgrimage we follow an actual stretch of the Way of St. James – the ancient pilgrim route – as it runs through the Prignitz. We'll walk alongside the River Dosse and Lake Klempowsee, pass through the old towns of Wusterhausen and Kyritz, and share the quiet, steady rhythm that pilgrims have kept on this path for centuries. A fitting late-autumn day to walk in that older tradition.
📅 Date & Time- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start: 9:24 am at Neustadt (Dosse) Train Station (Travel via RE8 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, departing 8:14 am)
- End: afternoon at Kyritz Train Station (Return via RB73 at 4:17 pm, or bus 711 at 5:01 pm, then RE8 to Berlin)
🗺️ Route Highlights
- Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3167527582
- Walking a section of the Way of St. James
- Paths along the River Dosse and Lake Klempowsee
- The historic old towns of Wusterhausen and Kyritz
🤔 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 and water for the whole day.
- 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
Pilgrim Hike: Strausberg to Großer Lattsee (16 km)
S-Bahnhof Strausberg Nord, Platz vor dem Bahnhof, Strausberg, DEThis 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.2 attendees
Pilgrim Hike: Saarmund to Potsdam (14.5 km)
Saarmund Train Station, Nudow Ausbau 6B, Nuthetal, DEThis 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.1 attendee
Past events
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