Pilgrimage Hike to Strausberg (13.7 km)

Pilgrimage in Advent: Discovering Joy
Advent can spark really good moments, but gift stress, comparison and pressure often get in the way. What are you truly grateful for right now – and what are you actually looking forward to?

Join us for a one-day pilgrimage along the Camino and along the lake Straussee. This route offers a mix of lakeside paths, quiet forests, and urban edges, giving space to notice small joys, reflect on gratitude, and reconnect with the present moment.

📅 Date & Time

• Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
• Start: 9:33 am at Strausberg S-Bahn Station (Travel via S5)
• Finish: approx. 3:00 pm at Strausberg Nord S-Bahn Station (Return via S5 to Berlin)
• Optional: Extension of the hike to Werneuchen (29 km total)

🗺️ Route & Highlights

• Komoot tour: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2612003575
• Following the Camino (Way of St. James) and walking along the Straussee and through the historic old town of Strausberg
• Lakeside and forest paths with quiet stretches
• Optional longer route to Werneuchen for those wishing to continue

🤔 Why this hike?
Pilgrimage is more than walking – it’s a conscious step out of daily routines into a slower, more mindful rhythm. We take time to pause, to connect with ourselves and with others, and to reflect on what truly matters in life. Along the way, there will also be a time of shared silence (about 30 minutes) as we walk together.

🔔 What to know & bring

• We walk at a steady, moderate pace, with breaks and care for one another.
• It’s winter, dress for the season and the weather. Important: hiking or running shoes, warm layered clothing, hat and gloves.
• Bring enough food and water for the whole day, as we won’t stop anywhere to buy snacks or drinks. A thermos with hot tea or coffee is highly recommended!
• Don’t forget your public transport ticket for the way there and back.
• Bring your pilgrim passport. There may be opportunities to collect stamps along the route.
• There may be an option for a quick winter dip. If you’d like to try it, bring swimwear, a towel and extra clothes to warm up afterwards.

📩 Questions & Registration
Reach out any time for more details or help with your travel plans. You’re also welcome to join our WhatsApp group, where we share updates and photos from the trail.
Feel free to contact Pilgrimage Guide Alexander via WhatsApp message (01575 – 7652601) or email (alexander.steinfeldt@outlook.com).

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 (Message me directly to confirm your participation and get the link for the Whatsapp group).