Wisconsin Way Pilgrim Tours 

2025 Champion to Holy Hill Walking Pilgrimages

13 days with 6 overnights in Farm Section and 6 overnights in Forest Section (along Ice Age Trail)  

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FARM SECTION (via rural roads and trails):

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Day 1 - Sunday   9.6 Miles 

National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion → Wisconsin Way Albergue (the one & only):  Luxemburg, WI.  Shrine Mass times 8:30 am and 11:00 am.   

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Day 2  - Monday    13.3 Miles

The Albergue → Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery via St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Stangelville, WI. 

Enjoy afternoon visiting the historic church and relaxing at the winery, from which you will be shuttled to accommodations at St Isidore the Farmer parish rectory, Tisch Mills (tent camps with restroom access).   

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Day 3 - Tuesday    14.2 Miles 

St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Tisch Mills → Private home/residence in downtown Denmark, WI, a short walk to All Saints Catholic Church, restaurant(s), and coffee shop/bakery. Along the way stop at the Carmelite Monastery and Curran Spiritual Center. All Saints Catholic Church, 145 St Claude St., Denmark (just 6 blocks away) has a Mass on Wednesdays at 8:15 am.

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Day 4 - Wednesday   11.9 Miles 

Private Residence, Denmark → Lumen Christi Farm, Reedsville, WI via Devil's River State Trail

Yurt, sheep wagon site(s) plus indoor space/amenities at a unique nonprofit Catholic retreat center which operates a working sheep and goat farm.  Amenities include a shower, two toilets, dining/tv areas, and kitchen.

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Day 5 - Thursday    8.9 Miles

Lumen Christi Farm, Reedsville WI → St Mary's Catholic Church parish rectory- Clarks Mills WI*.

3 bedrooms, 3 bath, living/dining room, full kitchen, basement "Hub" with more space for sleepers.

* accommodation is subject to final parish approval and may be substituted or modified.   

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Day 6 -  Friday   7.9 Miles

St Mary's Catholic Church - Clarks Mills → Holy Resurrection Monastery, Eastern Rite Catholic monks,  St. Nazienz WI.  Guesthouse with room, dinner and breakfast are included.  Website: www.hrmonline.org

                

FOREST SECTION (via Ice Age Trail and rural roads):

 

Day 7 - Saturday   11.6 Miles

Holy Resurrection Monastery, St Nazienz WI  →  Walla Hi [Manitowoc] County Park and Campground- east of Kiel via Lax Chapel and Mary Queen of Hearts Chapel.  Tent camp near the Ice Age Trail head. 

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Day 8 - Sunday   13.4 Miles

Walla Hi County Park, Kiel WI  → Marsh Campground, Elkhart Lake WI (www.threeguysandagrill.com).
Walk early (6.2 miles) to St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church at 413 Fremont St., Kiel, for Mass @10am and/or brunch on your own, then afternoon walk 7.2 miles directly to Marsh Campground.  Excellent shower/toilet facilities, nice quiet sites w/electric, good restaurant onsite, and convenient access to Ice Age Trail (IAT).

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Day 9 - Monday   9.5 Miles

Marsh Campground, Elkhart Lake WI → N. Kettle Moraine - Greenbush Group Camp, Glenbeulah, via Ice Age Trail (IAT) or nearby roads.  Large private group sites with toilets and water but no showers.

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Day 10 - Tuesday   15 Miles

N. Kettle Moraine SF - Greenbush Group Camp, Glenbeulah, WI  →  Kettle Moraine - Mauthe Lake Campground, Kewaskum, WI, via Ice Age Trail.  Nice woodsy sites, indoor shower/toilet facilities. 

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Day 11 - Wednesday   13 Miles

Kettle Moraine - Mauthe Lake Campground, Kewaskum, WI  → Timber Trail Campground, West Bend, WI, via IAT.  Toilets, showers, small convenience store; swimming pool, and laundry facilities.

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Day 12 - Thursday   14 Miles

Timber Trail Campground, West Bend WI → Kettle Moraine SF - Pike Lake Unit Campground, Hartford, WI.  Via IAT or roads.  Nice woodsy sites, toilets, showers, and water. 

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Day 13 - Friday   7.6 Miles

Pike Lake Unit Campground, Hartford WI  →  Holy Hill Basilica, Hubertus, WI, via IAT where the tour ends.  Mass at 11 am. Make your own arrangements home. Those who wish to stay overnight should contact the Holy Hill guesthouse regarding room availability (requires separate reservation - not included in our tour) . 

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