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Original stage plan (dates not yet set)

For personal reasons, Sven cannot currently complete the originally planned Three Kings Tour on foot as scheduled. He intends to walk the full pilgrimage himself when circumstances permit; no new start date has been set. A community walking and pilgrimage event will take place from 6 January 2027 to 6 January 2028 instead.

Community event

Mission 2027: the Three Kings Tour

The originally planned personal start on 6 January 2027 has been postponed. Sven intends to complete the full Three Kings Tour on foot at a later date, without a new start date. a pilgrimage and charity hike through the heart of Europe, to change the lives of disadvantaged children.

7,500 kilometers of freedom

A vast triangle between Europe's three holy cities. 365 days of walking through 10 countries, to shine a light on the plight of disadvantaged children.

365 days — 100% self-supported

A whole year stripped down to the essentials. The original plan envisaged Sven walking alone and self-supported, with his tent and a minimal budget, to focus all attention on the message.

1:1 Project Support

The tour generates project-related donations for children with cancer or other serious illnesses. Every euro donated goes without deduction directly toward follow-up care and support.

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365 Days

On foot across Europe

7,500 km

Self-supported under tent

10 Countries

Help without borders

The experience behind the vision

Once you've walked 8,000 kilometers from the North Cape, you know that every step counts.

After our first big charity hike across the wild expanses of the north, Sven learned one thing. Real strength isn't measured in kilometers, but in the mark you leave on people's hearts.

The Three Kings Tour is the logical next step on our path. But this time, Sven isn't walking for the silence of the North, but for a resounding call for justice for our children. Drawing on the experience gained from the extreme 8,000 km North Cape tour, Sven hopes to undertake the full pilgrimage at a later date to close a circle of hope, from Santiago de Compostela to Cologne and on to Rome, back to the beginning.

The charitable mission (every kilometer is a signal)

Why 365 days of hardship?
Because every child deserves a carefree childhood.

Together, throughout the tour, we're raising donations for projects that help where it's needed most.

The country gallery (the route)

Soon also available as a GPX track to follow.

Spain

Spain

From Galicia to the Pyrenees, Spain forms the emotional foundation as well as the solemn start and finish of the journey.

France

France

From the Pyrenees to Mont-Saint-Michel: a route that demands physical endurance and awakens a deep spirituality for our children's mission.

Belgium

Belgium

Through medieval alleys and the green hills of Wallonia, the path leads to the heart of Europe to carry a strong message.

Netherlands

Netherlands

Under vast skies and along endless canals, the mission moves forward with every step toward Cologne.

Germany

Germany

Cologne is the symbolic heart of the tour, while Constance, on Lake Constance, opens the historic gateway to the Alps.

Switzerland

Switzerland

On the shores of Lake Constance, Switzerland links Germany and Austria, inviting a welcome pause along the way.

Austria

Austria

Steep peaks and warm hospitality mark this alpine leg, again testing the discipline gained at the North Cape.

Italy

Italy

From the arena of Verona to Tuscany, Italy combines ancient history with human warmth, driving this mission forward.

Vatican City

Vatican City

On the smallest territory in the world, our voice reaches the whole planet as we place the rights of the most vulnerable at the center, in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

Monaco

Monaco

In the Principality of Monaco, endurance meets ambition, drawing attention on one of the most exclusive stages in the world.

The milestone timeline (the historic route)

  • Original departure – Santiago de Compostela:
    Departure on Epiphany.

  • Spring (original plan) – Mont-Saint-Michel:
    "The Wonder of the West" as a symbol of protection.

  • Summer (original plan) – Cologne Cathedral:
    Arrival at the shrine of the Three Kings, the heart of the tour.

  • Fall (original plan) – Vatican City:
    A global message for children's rights at the center of Rome.

  • Winter (original plan) – Lourdes:
    A light of healing and hope just before the return.

  • Original return – Santiago de Compostela:
    The original plan envisaged roughly 365 days and 7,500 km; new dates have not been set.