Pilgrimage in the Netherlands
Several Camino routes run through the Netherlands and converge in Hasselt and Maastricht. The country is flat, the routes are well signposted, and buses and trains are never far away.
5 routes in the Netherlands
| Route | Length | Duration | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelgrimspad Amsterdam-Maastricht | around 456 km | about 3 to 4 weeks | easy | April to October |
| Jacobspad Nijmegen-Maastricht | around 217 km | about 10 to 12 days | easy | April to October |
| Jacobspad Groningen and Drenthe | around 200 km | about 10 days | easy | April to October |
| Jabikspaad | around 150 km | about 7 to 8 days | easy | April to October |
| Stille Omgang in Amsterdam | night procession | about 1 hour | easy | March, a Saturday before Easter |
Frequently asked questions
What pilgrimage routes are there in the Netherlands?
On this page you will find 5 routes and places in the Netherlands, for example Jabikspaad, Jacobspad Groningen and Drenthe, Jacobspad Nijmegen-Maastricht, Pelgrimspad Amsterdam-Maastricht, Stille Omgang in Amsterdam.
What is the longest pilgrimage route in the Netherlands?
Of the routes presented here, Pelgrimspad Amsterdam-Maastricht is the longest: around 456 km, duration about 3 to 4 weeks.
What is the shortest pilgrimage route in the Netherlands?
The shortest here is Jabikspaad at around 150 km, duration about 7 to 8 days.