From Basel...

futurefjp

Camino enthusiast.

Time of past OR future Camino

2013

• Apr 26, 2023

• #1

Hello Forum, I have a flight to Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg coming up. I was meant to be walking in Germany with a friend, not a Jakobsweg/Chemin this time, but he's unable to make it as he's moving home currently ... I've walked from Geneva previously, but I got accommodation with a guy who is part of the association/amis/amigo... Is there a similar option in Basel as I am always super scared of the cost of Switzerland...

 

klimmo

Active Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Mozarabe: nov ‘19
Português coastal: oct-nov ‘21

• Apr 26, 2023

• #2

Hi, have a look at https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland.
The 7 Via Gottardo starts in Basel; there is the 5 Juraweg. The pelgrimsroute 4 Via Jacobi is another option.

From comparing prices for my upcoming trip to the UK for a Hardrian's Wall Walk I'd say, fear not too much about Switzerland. That being said, prices are definitely higher than Spain or Portugal.

 

Tschempi

Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Primitivo 2020
Portuguese 2022
Francès 2023

• Apr 26, 2023

• #3

Hi it’s not only about prices but you will experience a very different kind of hospitality. Nothing compared with the kindness on the Camino ways in France, Spain or Portugal.
But I am sure you are aware of that.
Take care and « Buen Camino «

 

Kitsambler

Jakobsweg Junkie

Time of past OR future Camino

SJPP 2023

• Apr 26, 2023

• #4

I found the trick to pilger-walking in Switzerland was to reserve early, as one is in competition with tourists. Also check those pilgrim-association sites for their pilgrim-lodging lists (usually available as a pdf download).

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/accommodations/other-types-of-accommodations/hostels-search/ indicates there is a hostel in Basel.

 

futurefjp

Camino enthusiast.

Time of past OR future Camino

2013

• May 1, 2023

• #5

Postponed! COVID... Grrr

 

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lovingkindness

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• May 1, 2023

• #6

FLowers for you, @futurefjp... hope the misery passes soon.

 

VNwalking

Out walking

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

Yearly and Various 2014-2019
Via Monastica 2022

• May 1, 2023

• #7

futurefjp said:

Postponed! COVID... Grrr

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Oh, so sorry! May you get well soon.