Hiking

Hiking in Germany - find your way on the most beautiful routes

Sporty, family-friendly and packed with cultural highlights - anyone who wants to explore Germany will experience diversity as far as the eye and legs can see.

Welcome to Waterland! There is an excellent network of signposted trails with a total length of around 200,000 km. The Rhine and Moselle trails offer unique hikes, discover mountains, cities, the sea, lakes, open spaces and numerous forests. Get ready to unpack your hiking boots in Germany!

Whether you explore the enchanting trails with the kids, visit historical sites as a culture lover, experience nature, national parks and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves as a nature lover. Whether you want to storm mountain peaks like ambitious athletes, or experience the highlights of the many hiking trails, everywhere from north to south you'll find hiking-friendly accommodation and welcoming hosts. Each region has its own charm: hike along the dunes or through the Wadden Sea on the North and Baltic coasts, discover the forested mountain areas of the Harz, Thuringian Forest or along the Moselle River. Or how about hiking in the Bavarian Alps, which always offer fascinating natural scenes.