New Maps for Templar Trail to Jerusalem

[pelegrinotrek]

I had the privilege of re-blazing the Templar Trail to Jerusalem in 2006. This 2600 mile pilgrimage leads from Dijon, France through eleven countries and two continents, following much of what was once the route of the First Crusades. It was interesting and ironic to walk what was once a way of war while helping to transform it into a path of peace.

My book about the pilgrimage, Along the Templar Trail, was recently released. Today, I'm happy to announce that the book's route maps and stages are now available for free at:
Link removed due to security concerns

My sincere hope is that other pilgrims will discover this path, as well as the fellowship and peace found in the simple act of walking a pilgrimage trail.

Ultreya,

Brandon

 

[eDub]

I had the privilege of re-blazing the Templar Trail to Jerusalem in 2006. This 2600 mile pilgrimage leads from Dijon, France through eleven countries and two continents, following much of what was once the route of the First Crusades. It was interesting and ironic to walk what was once a way of war while helping to transform it into a path of peace.

My book about the pilgrimage, Along the Templar Trail, was recently released. Today, I'm happy to announce that the book's route maps and stages are now available for free at:
Old link removed

My sincere hope is that other pilgrims will discover this path, as well as the fellowship and peace found in the simple act of walking a pilgrimage trail.

Ultreya,

Brandon

Hello,
I was looking for the route an stage for the way to Jerusalem and the link you have up goes to a dead page about soil for wine an not the route advice I was searching for! Any chance you have an updated page I could use as I plan on leaving for Italy the beginning on May an plan to start walking to Jerusalem after my Via Francigena route is over! Please thank you

 

[eDub]

Here's what pops up..no maps

 

[thejoker]

According to the article, wine from the US is not authentic. So what defines authenticity if US wine is not authentic wine?

 

[eDub]

Yeah I was looking for the Route to Jerusalem but who know wine wasn't really wine!

 

[alexwalker]

The original post is 15 years old, and Norton Security SW does not like the link. Do not click on link.

 

[eDub]

No Worries I leave in May to go rewalk Via Francigena w/my mother so I'll have some time to figure the route out ! But any info would be greatly appreciated, other wise I'll have to follow the coast! Please help ,thanks

 

[alexwalker]

No Worries I leave in May to go rewalk Via Francigena w/my mother so I'll have some time to figure the route out ! But any info would be greatly appreciated, other wise I'll have to follow the coast! Please help ,thanks

There is a facebook page for the Templar Trail, https://www.facebook.com/TemplarTrail/

 

[trecile]

The original post is 15 years old, and Norton Security SW does not like the link. Do not click on link.

I'm in the process of removing those old links - I got a security warning too.

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

There is a facebook page for the Templar Trail, https://www.facebook.com/TemplarTrail/

New website that seems legit; link from the FB page...

Pilgrim's Tales/Templar Trail - Brandon Wilson - Author

My fascination with pilgrimage walks began in 1992 when my wife and I became the first Western couple to hike the ancient Buddhist trail from Lhasa, Tibet to

brandonwilsonauthor.com

 

[thejoker]

New website that seems legit; link from the FB page...

Pilgrim's Tales/Templar Trail - Brandon Wilson - Author

My fascination with pilgrimage walks began in 1992 when my wife and I became the first Western couple to hike the ancient Buddhist trail from Lhasa, Tibet to

brandonwilsonauthor.com

Well, I'm quite disappointed that there's no further information about the fraudulent American wine issue on this newly linked website.

 

[Corned Beef]

If you are looking to extend the Francigena, you'll be in the wrong place to try the Templar Trail (which doesn't appear to exist other than the author's mind)

Have a look at the postings of @timr and his trip through Italy, Albania and Greece (Via Engatia). And if you are looking for pilgrim trails in Turkey, check this site for the Sufi Trail.

Via Egnatia | Culture Routes Society

Via Egnatia is more than just a hiking trail. In the end the road is a way to friendship and peace.

cultureroutesinturkey.com

Also the ferries from Turkey go to northern Cyprus which is in a disputed area, though apparently safe. Safer than Syria.

All Routes | Culture Routes Society

Cultural Trekking Routes in Turkey The Cultural Routes Society currently maintains 20 long-distance trekking routes in Turkey. Four of these cross international borders and continue into other parts of Europe and Asia. There are hikes for all tastes: from breath-taking scenery to historic roads...

cultureroutesinturkey.com

 

[Sedat]

Please check www.sultanstrail.com , www.sufitrail.com and www.meccatrail.com to cross Turkiye from Edirne to Antakya near the Syrian border.

 

[JabbaPapa]

If you are looking to extend the Francigena, you'll be in the wrong place to try the Templar Trail (which doesn't appear to exist other than the author's mind)

The route looks very similar to a portion of the Mediaeval and Renaissance to 17th & 18th Century Grand Tour -- which in addition to this route encompassed Paris, Egypt, southern Greece via Malta and Cyprus, then Italy and Rome on the return leg, through the South of France towards Fisterra via Santiago of course, and various optional routes in the Iberian Peninsula, then a more practical journey home.

The Petit Tour eschewed Spain and went towards Jerusalem and Egypt via Rome and Byzantium/Constantinople/Istanbul, and went by ship between Italy and Greece, then also from Greece > Malta > Cyprus > Israel.

These were not religious pilgrimages, though they usually had a religious component, nor were they walking routes. Both the Grand and the Petit Tours involved spending a lot of time in Italy.