Pilgrims back then
Article 1: Being on the move as a basic need of human existence
The need to go on pilgrimage has its roots in an essential connection to nomadic life. In his book "On Wandering," Ulrich Grober provides a historical and philosophical approach to the nomadic side of human existence.
Nomadic living - hiking as a survival strategy
Article 2: Traditional motives for pilgrimage
Pilgrimage plays an important role in all world religions. Christian pilgrimage dates back to the beginnings of Jewish and Christian religious practice. Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Jesus, and Paul are the great pilgrims of Christian-Jewish history. They had different motivations that led them to embark on pilgrimages.
Pilgern.ch
Medieval sources provide insight into how and where the pilgrims stayed overnight. Special hospitals were established for them.
Hospitals
The journey was often very strenuous. Quite a few struggled with illness along the way. Although they were strangers to the area, they had access to medical care in some places.
The following article provides a direct insight into the conditions: Order from a slum in Strasbourg , which dates back to the 15th century.