Prague to Geneva

[Dirkhj]

I am planning a hike from Prague to Geneva in May 2022. The idea is to take the most scenic route.
I’ll appreciate any advice, maps, places to stay, guidebooks, best route, what not to miss or what to watch out for.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Greetings
Dirk

 

[OnCamino]

It's perhaps not much in the way of help, but it looks to me like a more southerly route (S Germany or Austria) would take in more mountainous ground, while a northern route through Germany may be flatter. We came across Via Jokobi signs in Austria near Seefeld - beautiful terrain, but would potentially be very hard work with all the climbs and descents involved day after day.

 

[Kitsambler]

It's perhaps not much in the way of help, but it looks to me like a more southerly route (S Germany or Austria) would take in more mountainous ground, while a northern route through Germany may be flatter. We came across Via Jokobi signs in Austria near Seefeld - beautiful terrain, but would potentially be very hard work with all the climbs and descents involved day after day.

I thought this too. But this is a WRONG assumption. The northern route, running NW out of Prague and passing north of Pilzn, runs right into the Erzgeberge mountains that have formed the border between Saxony and Bohemia for centuries. Details in my blog. Sabine Yates, a member of this forum, took the southern route more successfully, running SW from Prague, and blogged it.

You will not lack for scenery - but you may lack for companionship unless you are walking in August. Extensive trip details and advice in my blog, starting here: https://kitsambler.wordpress.com/20...cs-notes-on-beginning-pilgrim-walk-in-prague/

 

[Reija]

What a wonderful plan you have!

Via Jacobi in Switzerland is really beautiful, safe and interesting and finding a place to sleep was not a problem. However, this was before Covid19! A few albergues, many closters, sometimes private families. We used a list from this site. https://viajacobi4.net/de/unterkunfte/ The lists seem to be up to date! In Germany, the Jakobsweg is always very well marked, but sleeping has to be arranged in regular hostels and hotels.
As Kitsambler mentioned, it will be rather lonely. Between Ulm and Constance I never saw another pilgrim. In Switzerland we encountered some, but there were days we didn't see any other pilgrim.