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Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Trail
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Hildegard von Bingen - Skulptur von Dr. Annette EsserPhoto: Naheland-Touristik GmbH/ W. Lhotzky
On the hike along the Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Trail, the universal scholar and probably most famous personality of the Middle Ages is commemorated. The trail leads for around 135 kilometres through the land of Hildegard.
The hildegard pilgimage trail runs along historical places where Hildegard lived:
Niederhosenbach as her probable birthplace and family seat;
Disibodenberg, where she entered the convent and lived for almost 40 years (1112-1150)
Sponheim, where Hildegard was given to her teacher Jutta of Sponheim at the age of eight (1106) and
Bingen am Rhein, where she founded her own female convent (around 1150).
The final stations on the pilgrimage trail are the pilgrimage church of St. Hildegard in Rüdesheim-Eibingen with the Hildegard shrine and the Benedictine abbey of St. Hildegard in Rüdesheim-Eibingen.
Author’s recommendation
For the visit to the Disibodenberg Monastery ruins, a little time should be planned in order to be able to enjoy the atmosphere at leisure.
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Safety information
Hiking footwear and sunscreen recommended!
Tips and hints
Naheland-Touristik GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 37, D-55606 Kirn
Telefon: +49 (0) 6752/137610
Fax: +49 (0) 6752/137620
info@naheland.net, www.naheland.net
Packages and Offers can be found under hildegardweg.eu
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Turn-by-turn directions
You will find a route description for the respective stages 1 to 10 of the Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Trail here!
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Idar-Oberstein. The town is located on the Mainz - Saarbrücken line and is easily accessible by regional express and regional train (vlexx). From the train station via the Nahe-Center and the main street (pedestrian zone) to the German Mineral Museum it is about 850 metres on foot (approx. 10 minutes)
All timetables can be found in the RNN timetable information at www.rnn.info
By road
Exit A1 at Mehring, head towards Morbach, taken the B327 to Morbach, continue on L160 to Langweiler, and further to B 422 until you reach Idar-Oberstein
Exit A61 at Bad Kreuznach, head towards Idar-Oberstein, take the B41 to exit Idar-Oberstein
Exit A62 at Birkenfeld, head towards Idar-Oberstein, take the B41 to exit Idar-Oberstein
Parking
Parking is available at various places along the pilgrimage hiking trail.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
“Hildegard of Bingen - Pilgrimage Trail” flyer with general map - www.naheland.net
Equipment
Hiking footwear recommended!
Our tips for carefree hiking fun:
Hiking is the perfect sport. With the right clothes and shoes, it's twice as much fun. Functional clothing, poles and breathable backpacks are good choices when hiking. But good footwear is indispensable. Sturdy jogging or leisure shoes are at best only suitable for short distances on flat paths. For longer walks, we recommend sturdy hiking boots with non-slip soles. Also remember to take sunscreen and a drink. A litre of water is best.
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