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Walking along the Via Romea Germanica from Stade, near Hamburg, in Germany south through Austria and Italy to Rome.

Tuesday 20 March 2018

The journey begins

Well I am off yet again.  This pilgrimage route is a different one, the Via Romea Germanica, and one I am really looking forward to.  It follows the journey made by Abbot Albert from Stade, around 40kms north east of Hamburg, to Rome.  Along the way I will be crossing several routes I have taken before, finally joining the Via Francigena for the last few days into Rome.

In round figures I am anticipating walking in the vicinity of 2,300kms.  From my research I think the first week or two will be quite flat, gradually rising as I move through Bavaria and on into Austria.  In Italy the path is flat as I traverse the path around the River Po, before rising steeply to cross the Apennines.  From there, heading south through Tuscany, there are numerous hilltop villages - so there will be much up and down.

With the weather being somewhat colder than we have had in Australia, I will need warmer clothes and have had to pack a few extras for the cold I am anticipating.  This means that my pack is a little heavier than I would like, however once the warmer weather arrives I may be able to post things home and lighten it.

It is going to take me a couple of days to rest and recover from the flight and so I will be doing some sightseeing in Hamburg and Stade before setting off.  Let the journey begin!
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11 comments:

  1. Bruce - fellow hikeaholic22 March 2018 at 03:38

    Let the fun begin and we look forward to following your latest adventure. 👍😀

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  2. Unknown23 March 2018 at 01:22

    Very exciting, Janet .... looking forward to following your journey. Safe and happy wandering. X

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  3. Unknown23 March 2018 at 10:38

    Fantastic adventure,Janet! I am a pilgrim from Stade and would be very happy to meet you here.

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  4. Janet23 March 2018 at 14:23

    Hello Sigrid, I am setting off from Stade at approx 9am. I am leaving my bag at the hotel and will scoot around to the monastery around 8, hopefully find somewhere to have a coffee, before collecting my bag and heading off from the island. It would be lovely to meet, but i am not sure how i can arrange it. If you see someone wearing a small pink beanie it is likely to be me! I am staying in the pilgrim hostel in Haresfeld tomorrow night.

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  5. Unknown23 March 2018 at 14:51

    See you on the road....tomorrow..:-)

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  6. Avanti23 March 2018 at 20:43

    Another intrepid journey Janet! All the best. Lawrie

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  7. Jenyat5324 March 2018 at 04:02

    Best wishes for a wonnderful journey Janet. Looking forward to reading about each part of your adventure. Buen camino :)

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  8. Unknown25 March 2018 at 17:22

    Sounds like fun and look forward to hearing about your adventure

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  9. Pat coffee with dad28 March 2018 at 22:53

    May your legs and feet be happy little souls

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  10. Unknown30 March 2018 at 00:18

    Wonderful to hear that the beginning of your adventure went so well. Now that you have become acqainted with Stade, I can tell you where I lived for 6 weeks. I had an apartment looking down at the old harbour in 2014. There was a lot of building work going on then,, but I imagine that it is all finished and beautiful now. Did you notice the lovely unique doors to the old houses? I really look forward to reading about your further adventures! Elisabeth

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  11. Unknown31 March 2018 at 16:21

    Wishing you wonderful walking Janet. I met you at recent Blackheath Camino Fest, and am so inspired! I hope to have a years walking next year so a following your adventures with glee. Enjoy and ULTEIYA!

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