Tale of 2 Caminos, via Jacobi and Cami de Ronda

[efdoucette]

I promised some members an update after my walk this year. I have been walking Camino trails since my CF in 2011, this year I treated myself to a solo 6 days on the via Jacobi from Rapperswil to Brienz, Switzerland. Then moved to Catalunya to walk with 2 past Camino friends the Cami de Ronda (not an official Camino), coastal route.

So, the via Jacobi was absolutely outstanding, the way markers, the scenery, the smells, the sounds ... all the feels were there. The trail had some serious climbs (daily really). Accommodations were a little pricey, especially not sharing a room but there are cheaper places to stay versus hotels. A quiet trail as I met only 6 other walkers with only one speaking english. But probably my most favourite Camino trail, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

We started the Cami de Ronda in Portbou at the French border and we stopped at Calella de Palafrugell, 8 days. So, a Frenchman, a German and a Canadian (me) go for a walk in Spain, what could be better. This was an outstanding trail running along the GR92 passing through beautiful Spanish coastal towns and beaches.

Total kms ~250
Highly recommend both trails.
Next year ????

 

[Kitsambler]

Next year pick up at Brienz and carry on. The whole eastern half of Switzerland (Konstanz to Interlaken) is the gem of the Jacob's Ways.

 

[efdoucette]

Are you familiar with the route through Austria? And if so what would be the scenic section?
I just loved Rapperswil to Brienz.

 

[Kitsambler]

Are you familiar with the route through Austria? .

I'm not, but @celinehenriette is in Austria now and posting: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...nna-to-santiago-in-4000-km.54912/#post-623127