- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Multi-day tour
- Accommodation option
- Signage
- Good public transport connections
Roman Way of St. James: Marsberg to Elspe
The Römerweg is a scenic Way of St. James that leads from Paderborn via Marsberg and Elspe to Cologne. In the Sauerland, it runs along a former Roman road from Marsberg to Meinerzhagen - with a connection to the Heidenstraße and the Elisabethpfad. Pilgrims will find hospitable accommodation along the route at the partner businesses of the Sauerland-Camino.
Tour starting point:
St. Magnus Church in Niedermarsberg, Casparistraße, 34431 Marsberg
Tour destination point:
Jesus Christ Church in Meinerzhagen, Kirchstraße 17, 58540 Meinerzhagen
Properties:
Additional Information
You can find our pilgrim accommodation for the Sauerland Camino at www.sauerland.comCategory
FernwanderwegLength
136.8 kmDuration
36:10 hElevation ascent
2705 mElevation descent
2535 mLowest point
245 mHighest point
550 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
From Marsberg to Meinerzhagen on the historic pilgrimage route
The Roman Way is an important section of the Way of St. James in North Rhine-Westphalia, leading pilgrims from Paderborn via Marsberg, Elspe and Meinerzhagen to Cologne. In the Sauerland, the route follows the route of a former Roman military and trade route, combining history, nature and spirituality in a special way.
Marsberg - starting point in eastern Sauerland
The Sauerland section begins in Marsberg, a historic town with a medieval town center and the imposing provost church of St. Magnus. From here, the trail leads through idyllic valleys and wooded heights - past historic farms, chapels and well-preserved villages.
Elspe - a cultural hub with a Roman tradition
In Elspe , the Roman Trail meets the historic Heidenstraße, which also leads from Leipzig to Cologne. In earlier centuries, the town was an important resting and crossing point on the old pilgrimage routes.
From Elspe via Attendorn to Meinerzhagen
The route continues across the southern Sauerland - past places such as Attendorn, with its historic Altstadt and the famous Atta-Höhle cave, to Meinerzhagen. Here it joins the Elisabeth Trail, which leads towards Bergisches Land and on to Cologne - an important place on the way to Santiago de Compostela.
Accommodation and services for pilgrims
Along the entire route in the Sauerland region, the partner businesses of the Sauerland-Camino offer offer pilgrim-friendly accommodation. These are often in quiet locations, offer stamping points for the pilgrim's passport, as well as opportunities to stop, relax and meet others - all in the spirit of traditional hospitality along the Way of St. James.
Information
Directions
From Marsberg, you always follow the official logo of the Way of St. James.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes are important. Make sure you have enough to drink.
Safety guidelines
You will find rescue points on the information boards at the junctions and hiking signposts.
Author Tip
You should not miss a tour of Obermarsberg, which is one of the oldest populated points in the Hochsauerland district.
Maps
Hiking maps, mr-Verlag
Public transit
Marsberg is conveniently located on the Kassel/Hagen railroad line. Trains currently run on the hour in both directions.
Meinerzhagen can be reached from Cologne every hour on the RB 25 and from the Ruhrgebiet, the RB 52 runs every two hours from Hagen Hbf to Lüdenscheid-Brügge and from there on to Meinerzhagen on the RB 25.
How to get there
Meinerzhagen can be reached quickly via the A 45.
After Marsberg, take the A 44 to the Marsberg exit, then follow the B7 towards Marsberg for approx. 10 kilometers.