The Tyrol-Allgaeu Way of St James
This Alpine Route of St. James, which is both scenically and culturally very attractive, leads off the main roads over three Alpine passes, namely the Fernpass, the old Gaichtpass and the Jochpass. It crosses some of the most attractive hiking and holiday regions of Tyrol and southern Upper Allgäu on ancient Roman, trade and pilgrim paths.
The pilgrims to St. James can undoubtedly look forward to a particularly impressive route here. All the more so, as it mostly leads through rural, tranquil mountain regions, where people have been deeply influenced by faith and fear of the forces of nature for centuries. These regions are therefore particularly rich in churches and chapels with numerous art-historical gems, often from very different eras. In combination with the magnificent panoramic views, the constantly changing perspectives and the meditative, but now and then strenuous hiking in wind and weather through these alpine natural landscapes, this "camino" becomes an unforgettable path that demands all the senses, rich in intense experiences, encounters, experiential and perhaps also new insights about oneself.
Integration into the Jakobwegenetz of Austria and Germany
The Tyrol-Allgaeu Way of St. James connects in Stams to the German-Austrian Way of St. James from Munich along the Isar, Loisach, Leutascher Ache and Inn rivers, as well as to the two Austrian ways of St. James which unite in Innsbruck: the route from Lofer/Salzburg to Innsbruck and the route from Lienz to Innsbruck. From Innsbruck, this bundled stream of St. James' Way leads on via Stams to the Arlberg or even from Stams on the Tyrol-Allgaeu route.
Pilgrim's stamp and pilgrim's identity card
In the chapels of St. James and in the churches mentioned in the text there are stamped places along the St. James' Way. These pilgrim's stamps are nice memories in your own pilgrim's diary. In the intrnat. recognised pilgrim's identity card they serve as proof of the route completed. As an official document, the pilgrim's identity card also enables the pilgrim to stay overnight in special pilgrim accommodation, of which there are still few on this route. It can be obtained from the St. James pilgrim associations for a processing fee.
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Safety information
It should be noted that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries on pilgrim paths. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Tour preparation through endurance sports, appropriate technical training and mental preparation reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. But please never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly.Start
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
The Sonthofen destination station is easily reached by train thanks to numerous direct connections. Further by bus shuttle to Hindelang (7 km) every half hour.Getting there
Motorway A7 direction Füssen until Allgäuer Kreuz, continue on A980 direction until exit Waltenhofen. Take the B19 directly to Sonthofen, continue on the B308 to Bad Hindelang. Or on A7 to exit "Bad Hindelang-Oberjoch" near Oy- Mittelberg and on B309 via Oberjoch to Bad Hindelang (18 km).Parking
Public parking spaces in Bad Hindelang - subject to chargesCoordinates
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Author’s map recommendations
The small map sections of the brochure at the individual stages are good for overview. Printable maps for the stages of the Way of St. James in a scale optimised for hiking can be downloaded free of charge from:
https://www.tannheimertal.com/wandern-tirol-allgaeuer-alpen/wanderwege/themenwanderungen.html
www.allgaeu.de/jakobsweg-stams-oberstaufen
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