This stretch of the Jakobsweg Vogtland offers a peaceful walk through the rolling countryside of the Vogtland region, following in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims heading toward Santiago de Compostela. It is an approachable section for anyone wanting to experience a piece of the historic Way of St. James without a demanding mountain trek.

The 9.8 km stage runs from Waldkirchen to Treuen, marked with the colour #3182ce. The path leads through typical Vogtland scenery - quiet country lanes, forest tracks and open farmland connecting small Saxon villages. Walking this section links you to a tradition going back to the 9th century, when the first pilgrims began travelling toward the shrine of St. James in Galicia, Spain.

• Easy to moderate difficulty, suitable for walkers of most fitness levels
• Mostly rural paths and forest tracks, typical of pilgrimage routes in this part of Germany
• Spring and summer are the best seasons, offering longer daylight hours for walking

The Way of St. James is not just the Spanish Camino Francés - it is a whole network of routes across Europe, and this Vogtland stage connects walkers to that same centuries-old tradition of pilgrimage toward the apostle's tomb.