Way of St. James Frankfurt (Oder) - Teltow

Already in the Middle Ages, pilgrims set out on the long journey to Santiago de Compostela on foot, by carriage or on horseback. In eastern Brandenburg there is a section of the European Way of St. James network that follows the historical route. In Frankfurt (Oder), the Way of St. James coming from Poland meets the Brandenburg Way of St. James. From there, three routes lead further west. One of them is the Way of St. James to Teltow, where it meets the Via Imperii south of Berlin.

The route is mostly very rural, with fields and forests alternating with small villages. Only in the cities of Frankfurt (Oder), Fürstenwalde and Berlin with its many sights does it become a little more urban. The Way of St. James follows an old trade and pilgrimage route, today's A12, as far as Fürstenwalde. From there it goes near the Spree to the gates of Berlin in Erkner. It goes through the Berlin districts of Köpenick, Rudow and Marienfelde, partly on the Wall Trail, to the old town of Teltow.

Length: 115 km (4 - 5 days)

Start: Frankfurt (Oder) / Goal: Teltow

Route marking: stylized yellow shell on a blue background. The closed side of the shell indicates the direction of travel. In Berlin, Grüner Hauptweg 1 to Köpenick, Grüner Hauptweg 15 to the outskirts of Berlin/Teltow. Traditionally, the Way of St. James is only marked in the direction of Santiago de Compostela.

Arrival: From Berlin Hauptbahnhof take the RE1 to Frankfurt (Oder).
Check out: From Teltow S-Bahn station take the RE4 to Berlin Hbf.

Course: Frankfurt (Oder), Lichtenberg, Pillgram, Jacobsdorf, Briesen (Mark), Kersdorf, Berkenbrück, Fürstenwalde, Mönschwinkel, Erkner, Berlin-Köpenick, Berlin-Rudow, Großziethen, Berlin-Lichtenrade, Berlin-Marienfelde, Berlin-Lichterfelde, Teltow

Route information of the 9 individual stages: Frankfurt (Oder) - Jacobsdorf (19 km), Jacobsdorf - Fürstenwalde (23 km), Fürstenwalde - Störitzsee (18 km), Störitzsee - Erkner (11 km), Erkner - Berlin-Köpenick (18 km), Berlin-Köpenick - Berlin-Lichtenrade (16 km), Berlin-Lichtenrade - Teltow (16 km)

Sights:

• Frankfurt (Oder): St. Mary's Church, European University Viadrina
• Lichtenberg and Jacobsdorf: village church
• Fürstenwalde: St. Mary's Cathedral, Fürstenwalde Lock, historic defensive wall
• Störitzsee: Störitzland
• Erkner: Mulberry tree, Gerhardt-Hauptmann-Museum
• Berlin: Old Town Köpenick, Müggelsee, Wall Trail
• Teltow: listed old town, St. Andrew's Church from the 12th century 

Possible combinations: 

• Via Imperii Way of St. James Berlin to Leipzig
• 20 Green Main Paths 
• Berlin to Leipzig cycle path
• Way of St. James Teltow to Vehlen

Road condition/route development: 
The section of the route to Erkner is fully signposted. In Berlin, you follow the main green routes. The landscape is flat and without any particular differences in altitude. 

Note:
Some sections of the route are sparsely populated and have few restaurants or shops. Overnight stays must also be planned carefully. 

Maps/ Literature: Currently still in planning.