Crescentia Pilgrimage Trail — Guided Pilgrimage in Four Stages

The 2026 edition was officially announced on April 30, 2026, by Kaufbeuren Tourism and the Crescentia Monastery. The format and prices remain unchanged compared to the previous year: €25 per person per stage including bus transfer, individual stages can be combined, four consecutive days with a new stage each day.

The pilgrimage days take place in all weather conditions — sturdy hiking boots, weather-proof clothing, and sufficient provisions are necessary. Spiritual guidance for the group offers short prayers and impulses during the day, but also allows for periods of silence and individual pilgrimage.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Stage 1: Kaufbeuren → Oberegg (~22 km)

• 7:00 AM Meet at Crescentia Monastery Kaufbeuren
• 7:15 AM Pilgrimage blessing in the Kreuzkapelle (Chapel of the Cross)
• Bus transfer to the stage start (not required in the early phase, as the stage starts from Kaufbeuren)
• Day pilgrimage with breaks, spiritual impulses
• Evening — Bus transfer back to Kaufbeuren

Friday, May 15, 2026 — Stage 2: Oberegg → Ottobeuren (~17 km)

• 7:30 AM Meet at Crescentia Monastery
• Bus transfer to Oberegg
• Pilgrimage to the Benedictine Abbey of Ottobeuren — one of Southern Germany's most significant Baroque ensembles
• Evening devotion in the Abbey Church (if the Abbey permits)
• Bus transfer back to Kaufbeuren

Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Stage 3: Ottobeuren → Mindelheim (~22 km)

• 7:30 AM Meet at Crescentia Monastery
• Bus transfer to Ottobeuren
• Pilgrimage through southern Unterallgäu to Mindelheim, with stops including the Fatima Grotto Baisweil
• End point at the Mindelheim Monastery of the Canons Regular of the Holy Cross
• Bus transfer back to Kaufbeuren

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Stage 4: Mindelheim → Kaufbeuren (~29 km)

• 7:00 AM Meet at Crescentia Monastery (early departure due to the longest stage)
• Bus transfer to Mindelheim
• Longest stage with the final destination being Crescentia Monastery Kaufbeuren
• Closing Mass at Crescentia Monastery to conclude the four days

Organizers

• Crescentia Monastery Kaufbeuren
• Kaufbeuren Tourism

Getting There

Crescentia Monastery Kaufbeuren, Crescentiagasse, 87600 Kaufbeuren. Kaufbeuren has train connections (Memmingen–Munich line, Kaufbeuren station is a 10-minute walk from the monastery). By car via the A96 (Kaufbeuren exit). Park & Ride at the train station or at the Kaufbeuren underground car park.

Pilgrim Gear

Sturdy footwear, weather-proof clothing, sufficient provisions and water. The pilgrimage tours take place in all weather conditions.

Registration and Costs

€25 per person per stage including bus transfer. Individual stages can be booked separately. Registration via Tourist Information Kaufbeuren: Tel. 08341 437-190 or E-mail [email protected]. Free pilgrim passes and route maps available at the Tourist Information office.