International Pilgrimage - Pilgrims of Saint Francis

The International Pilgrimage is the main activity of the Pilgrims of St. Francis. The pilgrimage consists of nine days of walking during which we try to live in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Claire. It is a special time, full of experiences and encounters, where each each of us is invited to live in Franciscan simplicity – a mixture of walks, songs, games, reflections, debates, prayers, community life… and it leaves us unforgettable memories.

International Pilgrimage in Assisi in 2017

Germany 2025

Here are the first details for 2025. More will be available in early January

Place: Budenheim (7 km west of Mainz, 38 km west of Frankfurt/Main)

Date: Tuesday, August 5th (with the possibility to arrive in the evening of Aug 4) till late evening on Wednesday, August 13th (leaving on 14th after breakfast)

Airports: Frankfurt (FRA) 30 km, Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) 65 km, Köln-Bonn (CGN) 120 km

Train: Station at railway line Mainz – Koblenz

In short

The Pilgrims of St. Francis are an international, ecumenical pilgrimage movement seeking peace.

Every year we go on pilgrimage somewhere in Europe. In groups of about 20 people, of all ages, from many European countries, we walk in the countryside for nine days in the spirit of Francis of Assisi, preparing our meals together, staying overnight in very simple accommodation and sharing our faith.

On the way we talk about our responsibilities to society and for the environment, about peace and justice and other issues that concern us. Singing, playing, laughter and adventure are also part of our way.

For more than 90 years we have tried to develop a better understanding of each other, and to practice tolerance so that we can be more understanding and tolerant in our daily live.

Come walk with us !