Way of St James - From Donau-Ries via Lechtal to Augsburg

The northernmost stages of the Way of St James in Bavarian Swabia lead along the eastern edge of the Ries crater through an extremely varied cultural landscape and into the towns of Oettingen and Wemding, which are still characterised by the Middle Ages. On the southern edge of the Ries lies the town of Harburg with the castle of the same name. The route continues through the Wörnitzztal valley to Donauwörth, from where it crosses the Lechtal valley to Augsburg. On the way, you will pass an 800-year-old monastery, two Fugger castles and two St James' churches.

Recommended stages:
Stage 1: Oettingen - Wemding 18 km
Stage 2: Wemding - Harburg 17 km
Stage 3: Harburg - Donauwörth 13 km (via Kaisheim 18 km)
Stage 4: Donauwörth - Holzen 18 km
Stage 5: Holzen - Gablingen 20 km
Stage 6: Gablingen - Augsburg 18 km

Information about the Way of St James, the route and accommodation can be found here.


Other Way of St James pilgrimage routes:

• The Franconian Way of St James crosses in Oettingen. This leads via Wallerstein and nördlingen to Neu-Ulm and Lake Constance.
• In Donauwörth, the East Bavarian Way of St James joins the Way of St James in Bavarian Swabia.