The "long walk" to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site refers to the "Path of Remembrance" (Weg des Erinnerns). This is a 3-kilometer (1.8-mile) route that leads from the Dachau railway station to the Visitors' Center of the memorial. In 2026, it serves as a powerful commemorative experience, featuring 12 information panels that detail the history of the path that prisoners were forced to march along in broad daylight. The walk takes about 45 minutes and passes through the town of Dachau, illustrating the proximity of the camp to the local residents. While there is a bus (726) that takes you directly to the entrance, many visitors choose to take the "long walk" to reflect on the historical context and the sensory experience of the prisoners' arrival. It begins at the station forecourt and ends at the former SS agricultural facility/herb garden near the memorial entrance.