Where can you go hiking in Germany?

Where can you go hiking in Germany?

Where can you hike in Germany? We went looking for which one Hiking destinations in southern Germany and Norddeutschland are particularly suitable for connoisseurs. We got to know some of them ourselves on our travels. Have hiked there. Through river valleys. In wine regions. At lakes. We really liked hiking in East Germany. But hiking in southern Germany is also worthwhile. It doesn't necessarily have to be a mountain hike. There are also hiking areas in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg that are not strenuous. Here we put for example Hikes in the Chiemgau before. You can discover which hiking destinations Germany offers here.

 

 

 

Hiking destinations Germany - where to hike in Germany

During our travels we discovered places and regions where you can hike well in Germany. We introduce regions that are less well known. These hiking regions are not overcrowded. We avoid highlights and mass tourism. Hiking is only fun if you have nature to yourself. This works well in these regions.

 

 

 

Hiking in East Germany - where to hike in Germany

The east of Germany offers ideal conditions to savor hiking. Many regions are sparsely populated. Country restaurants in the villages that you pass on your way ensure culinary treats. Or you can take a picnic with you and enjoy it in a quiet spot along the way. There are many good regions for hiking in East Germany.

Hike in the Hoher Fläming Nature Park

The art hiking trail in the Hoher Fläming National Park in Brandenburg is a hiking trail for everyone who likes to hike in flat terrain. On this route, views open up to the horizon. We were on this hike on an autumn day and only met one family who came towards us. The hiking trail leads from the Schlosspark Wiesenburg to Bad Belzig and back. A detailed description of our hike on the Kunstwanderweg here.

 

 

 

 

Hike on Usedom Island

The island of Usedom is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. On our tour of the island, we repeatedly met hikers and cyclists, who discovered the island on foot or by bike. You can go on beach hikes on the Baltic Sea beach, which stretches from Swinoujscie to Peenemuende on the northern edge of the island. However, we find the paths, that wind through the villages of the island more interesting. You come across places like Koserow, where time seems to stand still. Hikes to the backwaters are also interesting. This is a bay that is connected to the sea. However, it is protected by the island. There are good opportunities for bird watching here. Twenty hikes on Usedom can be found here described in detail.

 

 

 

Hikes near Binz on the Island of Rügen

Binz is not just a seaside resort. In the area of Binz you can also go hiking. The town on Rügen is right by the sea. Beach walks are one of the leisure activities of visitors here. However, there are also hiking trails that lead along the coast or to destinations in the interior of the island. The chalk cliffs trail from Buddenhagen is only twelve kilometers from Binz. It is just under thirty kilometers to Cape Arkona. So you should have a car if you want to visit these places. Or you can choose hiking trails that can be reached by public transport.

 

 

 

Hiking in the area of ​​Kühlungsborn

The promenade of Kuehlungsborn stretches along the beach with a view of the Baltic Sea. It is protected from the noise of traffic by a narrow strip of forest. If you want, you can of course also hike along the sandy beach on the coast. A popular destination is the Bastorfer lighthouse. You need some fitness for the cliffs near Kühlungsborn. You can reach hiking trails further away by car or public transport.

 

 

 

Hiking in the Altmark and in the Elbe-Havel-Winkel

We have been to Altmark and Elbe-Havel-Winkel several times Saxony-Anhalt and have discovered how well this region is suitable for leisurely hikes. The flat landscape and the Elbe meadows make hiking in these regions a pleasure for everyone who prefers easy hiking trails. There are seldom inclines. Instead, there are often views over the vast country. Innkeepers along the route, such as in the Hotel Seeblick in Klietz. Culture is not neglected either: plan side trips or hikes along the Romanesque Street in your hiking excursion. Twenty hikes in the Altmark here.

 

 

 

In the Erzgebirge you can hike on remote paths

The Ore Mountains in Saxony offer many opportunities for nature walks. If you drive to Oberwiesenthal, you will have views of the hilly landscapes south of the border in the Czech Republic. There are hiking opportunities in the vicinity of the Fichtelberg. We have an insider tip block Hausen discovered. Park your car at the foot of the hill and walk past the wooden sculptures of the sow saw to his workshop in the middle of the forest. You will not get out of the amazement. You walk past bison, eagle sculptures, bears and other animals. The takes care of the enjoyment Cuisine of the Erzgebirge. Try the Grienen Klitscher and don't miss the Fichtelberg cake. That alone is worth the climb to the Fichtelberg. Here you will find twenty hikes in the Ore Mountains.

 

 

 

Hiking destinations Germany - where to hike in Germany

 

 

Hiking in the Eifel

The Eifel is a travel destination for pleasure hikers. We experienced this on our hike around Lake Rursee. Our tip is that Rurtal gourmet tour of the Rursee Touristik. To do this, you get vouchers for gourmet restaurants along the way and stop there on your pleasure tour - regional delicacies included. On the route from Einruhr to Rurberg you follow the course of the Rursee and come through the national park.

 

 

 

You can hike well in the Neanderland

We were at Neanderland Hiking with alpacas. An experience that will stay with us. It is perfect for slow hiking, because the animals determine the speed. They are often more interested in the grass on the side of the path than in our hike. Therefore, breaks are frequent when hiking with alpacas. This gave us plenty of time to take a closer look at the surroundings.

 

 

 

Hiking in and around Bad Driburg

In Bad Driburg were we in count's park walk. You can't call our walk a hike. The park isn't big enough for that. But the walk whetted our appetite for more. And there's more! We find the Externsteine, which can be reached on hikes in the area around Bad Driburg, exciting. You can reach some hiking destinations by public transport. For others you need a car.

 

 

 

There are many hiking opportunities around Alf on the Moselle

The Moselle with its vineyards, castles and wine-growing villages is a hiking destination in Germany that could hardly be more beautiful. We were in Alf and got to know the vineyards above the town. There are several castles to discover in the area around Alf. Arras Castle is just a few kilometers outside of Alf. One of the most famous castles in the Moselle Valley, Eltz Castle, is also easy to reach. But the towns on the Moselle also invite you to enjoy a leisurely hike, including good wine and good food. What makes hiking in the region an experience are the views of the Moselle that you have from the heights.

 

 

 

Hiking in the Rheingau

With its vineyards and cities like assmannshausen or Rüdesheim, the Rheingau is predestined for hikes. However, you should be a good walker, as the vineyards rise steeply up just behind the towns. However, once you reach the vineyards, a breathtaking view of the Rhine and the castles on the other bank of the Rhine opens up. It is best to take a picnic with you and spend the whole day on a leisurely hike through the region's vineyards.

• 12 tips for Rüdesheim and the surrounding area can be found at Barbaralicious.
• Madame Wanderlust has Tips and hiking trails in the Rheingau.

 

 

 

Hiking in and around Kassel

One of the most famous hikes that we propose is the one along the water features of Kassel. However, you are not alone in this. This masterpiece of baroque garden architecture attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Well deserved! In order to enjoy the spectacle, however, you should know a few things. In our blog post, we present how you can Kassel fountains experience best.

 

 

 

At Diemelsee in the Sauerland you can hike well in Germany

The Diemelsee in the Sauerland is ideal for hiking. You can hike along the lake. Or you can do what we did and hike through the meadows that surround the lake. Alternatively, you can also go hiking in the hilly landscapes that surround the lake.

 

 

 

Hiking in the Kellerwald-Edersee nature park

The region around the Edersee also offers many hiking trails. Nature Park Kellerwald-Edersee you can hike through one of the last primeval forests in Central Europe. The beech forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The visitor center is also worth seeing, where you can learn a lot about the beech forests that once covered all of Central Europe. The treetop walk at Edersee is also worth a visit. It is fascinating to walk between the treetops. From there you can see the forest from a completely new perspective.

 

 

Hiking trails in Southern Germany - Where to hike in Germany

Which hiking trails in Süddeutschland worthwhile? Here are recommendations from fellow bloggers.

 

 

Hiking through the vineyards in Churfranken

In the region between Miltenberg and Wertheim you follow the Main River and pass the red wine regions of Franconia along the way. Here you can not only enjoy a trip on the Route of the Pleasures, but also on the Franconian Red Wine Hiking Trail through the vineyards. There are castles and monasteries to be discovered as well as villages, in which wine, whiskey and good food play a major role. In addition, there are more hiking trails in Churfranken, that are worth a hike.

 

 

 

Hike in the Franconian wine country

It is not far from Churfranken Franconian wine country with its vineyards on the Main. In the area around Volkach, Ochsenfurt or Iphofen there are hiking trails that delight every hiker. From the Vogelsburg you can see the Mainschleife and Volkach. In Sommerhausen you shouldn't just try the wine in the vinotheque. There is also a circular hiking trail through the vineyards with a view of the Main. If you are in good condition, the round from Iphöfer Straße to the Gasthaus Augustiner am See and the castle ruins Speckfeld is worthwhile. A nice hike is also through the vineyard Hoheneck Castle in FranconiaThe Franconian Switzerland is also beautiful. Here you will find a Suggested hike around Pottenstein and Egloffstein.

 

 

 

Hiking paradise Upper Palatinate

The hilly landscapes of the Upper Palatinate are ideal for hiking in Germany. Forests and fields spread out before our eyes from observation towers and mountain tops in the area around Bad NeualbenreuthThe Fichtel Mountains offer impressive views of northern Bavaria or the northeast of the Czech Republic. Castles make you curious about the region's history. Scattered between them are towns and villages where you can stop off after your hike to satisfy your hunger and thirst.

 

 

 

Hiking in the Bavarian Forest

To the south is the mountain landscape of the Bavarian Forest. With its national park and mountain peaks such as the Arber, the Rachel or the Lusen, the forest region along the border with the Czech Republic invites you to enjoy nature experiences as well as hikes. Some hiking trails lead through wilderness areas that are rarely found in Germany. Others, however, are suitable for comfortable hiking tours. In the Wellness hotels in the Bavarian Forest you can relax well after an eventful day of hiking.

 

 

 

Hike in the Inn-Salzach region near Burghausen

From the hilly landscape of the Rupertiwinkel there are views of the mountains in Chiemgau. The world's longest castle is also worth a visit in Burghausen. It doesn't always have to be Lake Chiemsee. From Waginger See, for example, there are beautiful views of the foothills of the Alps. In these regions along the border with Austria, you often have the hiking trail to yourself. Magnificent views included. On the way you can also try culinary delicacies from organic farmers, stop off at a farm café or try your own smoked pork and homemade cheese. No wonder that the... Region around Waging am See has now blossomed into a region of pleasure.

 

 

 

Enjoy the hiking region in the Jagst Valley in Baden-Württemberg

The Jagsttal in Baden-Wuerttemberg is not one of the most famous hiking regions in Germany. But that makes it all the more beautiful to hike there. Many of the paths are also to yourself. But don't forget to bring a picnic. Many of the hiking tours offer few opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way. But what could be nicer than a picnic in an orchard where the apples of the year are ripening?

 

 

There are many more hiking destinations in Germany that are worthwhile. For example, where did you go hiking in eastern Germany or southern Germany? Where is good hiking in Germany? Tell us your favorite hiking destinations in Germany that are located in remote regions.

More excursion tips from travel bloggers

• For example, take a look at MS WellTravel. There's a good selection there Bicycle tours in Germany.

 

 

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Text Where can you hike well in East Germany – hiking destinations in Germany: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
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