Hikes in Germany
Hiking in Germany is one thing above all: versatile. The range of landscapes stretches from the coasts of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the lowlands of northern Germany and the forested low mountain ranges to the high peaks of the Alps in Bavaria.
Germany has the right tour for every requirement. Whether it's a relaxed stroll along the sea, an extensive multi-day tour in the Black Forest or the Elbe Sandstone Mountains,
on leisurely paths through the fields of Lower Saxony or challenging climbs in the Allgäu Alps.
We have compiled the best tips for hiking in Germany for you.
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The most beautiful hikes in Germany
Hiking trail
· Zugspitze Region
Spitzenwanderweg Zugspitz Region - Wandern in Bayern!
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multi-stage route
204.4 km
64:00 h
6,800 m
6,800 m
Der Spitzenwanderweg in der Zugspitz Region führt Dich auf 200 km durch flaches Land, in mittlere Höhen und bis an die hohen Gipfel der bayerischen Alpen.
Hiking trail
· Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz
Aus Rathen auf den Gamrig und durch die Schwedenlöcher zur Bastei
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.4 km
3:30 h
472 m
472 m
Langschläferwanderung zu den Aussichtsfelsen und Schluchten sowie zur weltberühmten Bastei bei Rathen in der Vorderen Sächsischen Schweiz
Hiking trail
· Dahner Felsenland
Busenberger Holzschuhpfad
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
24.2 km
8:00 h
775 m
775 m
Exposed lookouts make the Busenberger Holzschuhpfad a special experience. A visit to the mysterious Drachenfels castle ruins is one of the highlights of this hike. This is followed by idyllic passages through a meadow valley, to Sprinzelsfelsen and the Eichelberg to name just a few vantage points.
Hiking trail
· Romantischer Rhein
Loreley-Extratour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
14.3 km
4:15 h
383 m
375 m
Rocky paths, fantastic panoramas, vineyards, quiet side valleys, close to the Rhine, a castle and of course - the Loreley as the starting point and highlight.
Hiking trail
· Harz
Wege zum Brocken - Teufelsstieg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
23.8 km
7:00 h
760 m
963 m
Eine knapp 25 Kilometer lange Wanderung von Elend über den Brocken bis nach Bad Harzburg.
Hiking trail
· Ostfriesland
Ostfriesland-Wanderweg
Difficulty
easy
Open
92.8 km
22:12 h
74 m
76 m
In Ostfriesland erwartet Sie die flache und weite Landschaft, verziert durch Fehnkanäle und Windmühlen. Die Route führt vom grünen Binnenland bis zur schönen Küste.
Hiking trail
· Swabian Alb
Wasserfallsteig Bad Urach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.1 km
3:15 h
510 m
510 m
The Urach waterfall alone is an experience, but when coupled with magnificent views from the rocky outcrops of the Rutschenfelsen and the second, equally spectacular Guetersteiner waterfall, the whole tour becomes a must-see.
Hiking trail
· Allgäu
Crossing the "Nagelfluhkette"
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Difficulty
difficult
13.6 km
7:00 h
982 m
1,271 m
The famous Nagelfluh ridge hike offers impressive views and a rich natural landscape – a unique experience on the way from "Hochgrat" near Oberstaufen to "Mittag" near Immenstadt.
Hiking trail
· Spessart-Mainland
Spessartbogen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
89.7 km
25:04 h
1,937 m
1,864 m
herrliche Landschaftsblicke, spannende Entdeckungen, unvergessliche Momente
Der Premiumwanderweg Spessartbogen erfüllt alle Ansprüche des Genusswanderers an ein unbekümmertes Wandern, führt über erlebnisreiche, gut markierte Naturwege und Pfade. Auf unterhaltsame Art und Weise schlägt er einen etwa 90 Kilometer langen Bogen zum Kinzigtal durch die einzigartige Waldlandschaft des hessischen Spessarts.
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