GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best hiking & trekking tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Guided mudflat hike on Sylt with Westerland-born Jan Krüger. Barefoot or boots, tide safety tips, Wadden Sea stories in 2 hours.
“- Toller Guide mit super Erklärungen zum Wattenmeer”
A 2.5-hour guided wine hike up Freiburg Schlossberg with a funicular ride, big views, and a 5-drink tasting from Kaiserstuhl.
“sehr gut. Nette Leiterin, lustige Gruppe.”
A small-group hike to Eagle’s Nest and Obersalzberg sites. Skip the bus crowds, learn WWII context, and enjoy mountain views.
“This was the best tour I have ever taken! Claudio was an exceptional guide, leading us on the beautiful hike to the Eagle’s Nest and providing amazing context and storytelling of the history of this area. The hike took us about 3 hours and it was not too difficult as it is all along a…”
All-inclusive hiking day from Dresden into Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland with Bastei Bridge views, Pravčická Gate, boat ride, and Czech lunch.
“We had a great time with great guides! The landscape is breathtaking . the lunch was delicious as well as the beer!”
Self-guided Ravenna Gorge hike from Hinterzarten: waterfalls, Black Forest history, an old chapel, and a big cuckoo clock photo stop.
“Belle petite randonnée de 3-4 heures. Je recommande de la faire en hiver, les paysages sont totalement enneigé et magnifiques, par contre la difficulté est plus élevée. J'ai eu du mal à utiliser l'application, qui se ferme tout le temps. Néanmoins je recommence l'activité.”
Private hike to Andechs Monastery for monk-brewed beer and lakeside views, with a guide from Munich and flexible walking.
“This was such a fun and unique way to learn about local food and beer culture and history, as well as to get a closer look at the beautiful Bavarian landscape. You go as fast or as slow as you need to - whatever is best for the group. The beer and food at Andechs…”
Alpaca-led hike through Barnimer Feldmark villages and meadows, with a briefing, brushing time, and a calm pace near Buchholz Saloon.
“The hike was a wonderful experience. Starting from the warm companion Bettina, we were able to learn a lot about these cute wild animals. The environment offers real deceleration in the company of the alpacas. Back on the farm we stayed with the dwarf sheep for a Read more”
Guided wine hike through Rhineland-Palatinate vineyards with scenic views and tastings of five wines at SCHNEIDERS Die Weinmanufaktur.
“It was a really interesting tour, with some great wines to try. The guide's enthusiastic explanation.”
Private beer-hike from Bamberg through Memmelsdorf and Merkendorf, tasting Franconian brews with a guide and countryside views.
“My son and I spent a day with Rich in the Bamberg countryside and it was more fun than we imagined. We were supposed to go to 5 breweries, but ended up going to ten! Three meals 17 kilometers, and 14 hours later we arrived at our hotel. We drank 15 beers and I was…”
2 hours of snowshoe hiking near Ehrwald to Zugspitze with panoramic views, free snowshoes, and a friendly guide teaching safety and winter nature.
“This hiking tour was one of the highlights of my visit in Ehrwald. Very relaxed hike with beautiful views. There was a bit of a climb but the guide was great and really took his time so this was no problem at all.”
A 3-hour Rüdesheim wine hike with cable car to Niederwald Monument, sparkling welcome, 4 vegan tastings, and a historic restaurant finish.
“Sehr nette Familie”
3-hour premium Stuttgart wine hike: five regional wines, fun games, and winemaker-style snacks with water and views.
“Sehe schöne Wanderung, über Wein gehört, tolle und abwechslungsreiche Spiele Interessantes 4”
Hike through Stuttgart vineyards and forests above the city, learn viticulture, then taste a glass of local wine from the Rotenberg hills.
“Nette Dame hat uns viel interessantes erzählt!!”
3.5-hour Rüdesheim wine hike with Secco, five local wine tastings, cable car views from Germania, and a walk to Drosselgasse.
“Es hat uns einfach alles gefallen,es war einfach perfekt”
Walk with alpacas in Braunschweig’s riverside green spaces. Learn safe handling, enjoy selfies, and meet Pepe the herd boss.
“Es war im allgemeinen eine sehr schöne Tour vor allem, weil es geschneit hat. Die Tiere sind alle total zutraulich und gut gepflegt + Tourguide Miriam super symphatisch. Aufjedenfall empfehlenswert! 👍🏽”
