This north–south pilgrimage from Stade to Augsburg crosses river plains, low hills, and some breezier uplands, with weather that turns quickly. Common start months include April, May, September for milder temperatures, longer daylight, and steadier dry windows along the way. Across the year, conditions oscillate between overcast spells, passing drizzle or showers, and brighter intervals, with occasional thundery bursts in summer and brief frosts in colder months, and fog at times.