For us at least it is not the size of elevation gains but rather the steepness. We actually prefer the ups and downs compared to a day of flat walking on tarmac because our legs are getting a more balanced workout. And the steeper gradients are...
Hi Caminka
Yes it was the three days of round pebbles on the VG that were the worst! And the descent into Wattwil where we ended up alternating between walking backwards to save our shins!
Thanks for all the resources you have uploaded on the...
Not sure where to post this ? Should it also be under the jakobweg?
My wife and I have recently completed a combined Jakobweg/ Via Gebennensis (VG) - starting at Lake Constance to Geneva and then onto Le Puy en Velay. Here are some things we...
We have just finished the Gebennensis -Gronze was not much help. You definitely need to buy the small “yellow” guidebook otherwise accommodation will be a huge problem for you. It also gives you access to the GPX file which we input into the GPS...
We have just walked for 45 days from Lake Constance to Le Puy en Velay. Our fitness has improved, lost a little weight and overall feel strong and healthy. Even reflux symptoms seemed to have disappeared. With sustained exercise for much of the...
We are walking a combined Via Jacobi and Via Gebennensis now.
We started at Konstanz on 16 Sept and walked down to Rorschach then the Jacobi via St Gallen. Are now a few days out of Le Puy and everyone is saying it is the end of the season. (We...
Hello Jacques
We are 4 pilgrims (2 married couples) who are walking the jakobsweg to Geneva.
Do you have any suggestions for accommodation in Amsoldingen?
Thanks
Neil & Anne
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