Husova cesta pilgrimage trail follows the final journey of Master Jan Hus from Bohemia to german Konstanz, where he was burned at the stake in 1415. This long-distance hiking pilgrimage path starts in Prague, his main base, passes through Krakovec Castle—likely his last stop in Bohemia—and winds through the rural landscapes of western Czech lands to the Czech-German border. From the first German town of Bärnau, hikers can continue via Nuremberg and Ulm all the way to Constance on Lake Constance at the German-Swiss frontier. Today, anyone can embark on this nearly 800 km walking adventure from Prague to Constance.
The route from Prague all the way to Konstanz in Germany can be divided into three main sections — the first lying within the Czech Republic, and the other two crossing German territory.
1. The Hus Path in Bohemia (250 kilometers)
The Czech section, known as Hus’s Path in Bohemia (about 250 km), forms the opening stage of the journey. Although it is not yet consistently marked in the field, it’s fairly easy to follow using the standard hiking signs maintained by the Czech Tourist Club along with detailed stage descriptions available here. This part of the trail begins in Prague, follows the valley of the Berounka River to the castle of Krakovec, continues through the northern Plzeň and Tachov regions, and eventually reaches the border town of Bärnau in Germany.
2. Goldene Strasse (150 km)
The next stretch, the Goldene Strasse (roughly 150 km), lies entirely within Germany. It traces the route of the historic trade road once known as the Golden Road, leading from Bärnau through Sulzbach to Nuremberg. Travelers can easily recognise the trail by the lion symbol marking the path.
Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) on the section Nuremberg – Constance
The final segment of Hus’s Path follows the Camino de Santiago Way between Nuremberg and Konstanz (about 390 km). This section aligns with one of Europe’s most famous pilgrimage routes, leading pilgrims from Nuremberg through Ulm and on to Konstanz, near the German-Swiss border. Here, the scallop shell — the emblem of St. James — serves as the waymark guiding you along the journey.
The Czech part of the trail: https://husovacesta.cz
The German part of the trail: https://husovacesta.cz/uvod/etapy-v-nemecku/