Walk in Hildegard of Bingen’s Footsteps

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We are pleased to announce the return of our transformative journey, Walking in the Footsteps of Saint Hildegard, taking place from September 12 to 22, 2026.

After our successful walking tour last September, we’re thrilled to be returning again to Germany in 2026. We will be once again offering spots for our exclusive, land-based, walking and cultural tour to the Land of Hildegard in the Rhineland of Germany. Sign up for the newsletter to get the notification. Join us and other Hildegardians as you discover your own re-enchantment in this unique and transformative experience exploring key locations that are significant to Saint Hildegard of Bingen’s extraordinary life. Walk in her footsteps along forest paths and in small villages, connect with her deep legacy, visit an enchanting part of the world and gain a different perspective, and foster your own personal growth and contemplation. This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss, for an adventure that will stay with you in your heart forever.

“The path is not long, but the walk is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap.”  – Hildegard von Bingen

Take the leap, and discover your own wings you never knew you had.

Welcome fellow Hildegardians!

To be in the Land of Hildegard is to slow down and listen to the rhythms of life itself. Walking along the Saint Hildegard Pilgrimage Trail in the autumn is to allow yourself to be transported back in time. We invite you to explore with us ancient monasteries, medieval villages, forest walks, rolling hills with active vineyards, that quietly intermesh with the modern world.

From the first sight of the ruins of Disibodenberg at the top of the mountain, to the glimpse of the mighty river Rhine through the forest, you will feel the spirit of Hildegard and her belief that “All of creation is song in praise to God.”

Some friendships aren’t merely shared – they shape us in unanticipated ways as we move forward. Every turn on the journey carries memory of a celebration, a season, a quiet walk to be savored with new friends.

Beyond the trail, we will explore a 4^th generation vineyard and taste the traditions that come from the land and its bounty. Visit modern interpretations of Hildegard inspired gardens. Investigate the Roman-era history of the area that pre-dates Hildegard and continues to inform how the Rhinelands are used and preserved.

Attend evening concerts, discussions, workshops on music, nutrition and herbs, and the Sacred Feminine. And of course, the capstone of our time together is the sacred day of community and reflection in Eibingen at the Feast Day of St Hildegard at the Pilgrimage Church on September 17th at the present day Hildegard Abbey at the crest of the hill above the river.

This isn’t just a trip to Germany – it’s an invitation to join in a living story of friendship and discovery, a chance to learn and uncover your own personal connection with a revered mystic and saint, and allow the spirit of Hildegard and Viriditas to become a part of your life. “Like billowing clouds, like the incessant gurgle of the brook, the longing of the spirit can never be stilled.” This uniquely curated journey will drop you into an experience of beauty, depth, joy, and sense of renewed wonder and awe.

The world is dynamic, always moving and changing. So why shouldn’t we? Why should you join us? Because it’s fun!

This special video is a gift of gratitude.

This unique ecumenical video pilgrimage comes from the filmmaker of The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard and theologian Annette Esser.

I speak for all of us, who have worked hard and with much enthusiasm on realizing this project, when I say now: Welcome for a visit in the land of Hildegard. Welcome for a Hildegard Pilgrimage! In Saint Hildegard’s words: o quam mirabilis – how wondrously – how wonderful! – Dr. Annette Esser

Walk with Filmmaker-Pilgrims Michael M. Conti & Heather Boyle from on a spiritual journey, tracing the path of Saint Hildegard von Bingen, a revered theologian, composer, and mystic. This pilgrimage offers a unique blend of religious reflection, historical exploration, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Spanning key locations significant to Hildegard’s life, this transformative journey connects pilgrims to her deep legacy and fosters personal growth and contemplation.

The Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Book

Who was Hildegard von Bingen?

Saint Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) has been called seeress, composer, physician, German prophetess. In 2012, she was promoted as Doctor of the Universal Church (Doctor Ecclesiae Universalis) by Pope Benedict XVI; she was only the fourth woman to receive this honor besides Catarina of Siena, Teresa of Ávila and Thérèse of Lisieux. On September 9, 2017, the new Hildegard of Bingen Pilgrimage Route (Pilgerwanderweg) leading from Idar-Obersten to Bingen on the Rhine has been officially opened at the Disibodenberg, the very site where this mystic lived for almost 40 years of her life.

The Hildegard Way

“Hildegardweg” was established with support from the European Union in 2013 and is a 140 km pilgrimage trail through the Nahe river region in Germany. The trail begins in Ida-Oberstein, leading past the monastery ruins of Disibodenburg and Hildegard’s Rupertsburg Abbey, concluding at the Abbey of Saint Hildegard in Einbingen.

The concept of these Hildegardweg tableaux was developed by Dr. Annette Esser and written up by a team of authors facilitated by the Scivias Institute, including sisters of St. Hildegard Abbey: of these, 27 meditation tableaux follow Hildegard’s major mystical work, the Liber Scivias, and 31 information tableaux present Hildegard‘s medical, musical and ethical works and on the historical sites where the saint lived. These tableaux are in German and English.

New for 2026

We’ve expanded our tour portfolio with a new transformative journey: Walking in the Footsteps of John Muir: Scottish Beginnings, taking place in late spring 2026.