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Thank you earth, for being so patient with us! (letter from Manja to our earth)

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The Walk of Wisdom participates in Nijmegen's Green Capital of Europe 2018. For a few months now, everyone in the Valkhof Chapel in Nijmegen has been able to write an intention for a green lifestyle on a vegetable garden label and 'plant' it…
Hans Peerden

Three years of Walk of Wisdom celebrated with a great party

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"Spirit, inspiratie en hartelijkheid. Die zijn kenmerkend voor de Walk of Wisdom. En dat blijft zo, onze pelgrims zullen nooit 'klanten' worden." Dat zei initiatiefnemer Damiaan Messing tijdens het feest voor vrijwilligers en donateurs ter ere…

Short practical guide for the modern pilgrim

Our English routeguide is printed! Read the poem former Nijmegen city poet laureate Frouke Arns wrote for our pilgrimage in translation by John Irons. Short practical guide for the modern pilgrim  Take a selfie before setting out, then…

“The Walk of Wisdom does something to you” (pilgrim Mieke Kleinleugenmors about her blissful feeling)

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It is exactly four weeks ago today that I started my Walk of Wisdom with a happy head. I had already smelled it earlier this year during a silent walk and now I went 'for real'. The plan was to report back to the Stevenskerk on May 11th. And…
Hans Peerden

Philosopher’s bench placed and fully used

Our Philosopher's Bench has been placed on the Waldgraaf in Groesbeek and has been approved by experiment! The bench is located at one of the most beautiful points of the route. You can move the backrests, so that you sit next to each other,…
Hans Peerden

“God’s gift” for our start and end point

We are happy: our starting and ending point - the Stevens Church in Nijmegen - will receive the largest national contribution in the new subsidy round for national monuments. The 750-year-old building stands proudly on a hill and is the heart…

Adventurous, five-day hiking week

From 5 to 9 August, there is an adventurous walking week to reflect on your place in the earth's eco-system. With a maximum of 10 participants, you will walk the first part of the route. The week is fully catered for with food and sleep. The…
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Annual report 2017 published

As the Walk of Wisdom foundation, we look back on a good pilgrimage year in 2017. Read the annual report with financial statements: Annual Report 2017 Walk of Wisdom. What does the annual report say? The annual report is a justification of…

Overcoming obstacles in the Reichswald (by pilgrim Annelies Hoefsloot)

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As a pilgrim, I have the desire to meet myself. Where better to do that than in the tranquility of nature? Can I handle myself when things get tough or when I get overwhelmed by emotions? Quite exciting to go out on my own, on my own. No escapes…
Hans Peerden

The Walk of Wisdom in a Year Round: A Look Back

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This Sunday is the second silent walk in the series 'the Walk of Wisdom in a year around' (link). It is now also the second time that we as a foundation offer this round of reflection. An interview with our board member Hans Peerden, who participated…