Jabikspaad

In short: Jabikspaad: from Sint Jacobiparochie to Hasselt. Length: around 150 km, duration: about 7 to 8 days. Best time: April to October.

Overview

The Jabikspaad starts in Sint Jacobiparochie, known in Friesland as Sint Jabik, near the Wadden coast. There is a pilgrim information centre there. The name of the route is Frisian and means Jacob's path.

The route runs via Leeuwarden, Franeker, Heerenveen and Steenwijk to Hasselt in Overijssel. You walk through flat pastureland and along canals, and there is hardly any climbing.

The Dutch routes meet in Hasselt, and from there you can carry on south. The wind here often comes from the side, so bring a good jacket.

Planning your stages

How long you need depends on your daily distance. The table works this out for 150 kilometres, with one rest day a week.

Who is this route for?

This route suits a first pilgrimage well. You need no mountain experience, normal basic fitness and broken-in shoes are enough.

You can find more routes under Pilgrimage routes in Europe, Pilgrimage in the Netherlands, sorted by religion under Christian pilgrimage routes.