Germany · HIKING & TREKKING
A short trip has room for two or three of these. Below: 11 hiking & trekking tours, what each costs, how long it runs and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Sylt’s Wadden Sea on a 2-hour guided mudflat hike with local guide Jan, barefoot in warm weather or in boots when it is cold.
“Der Guide hält alle bei Laune, bei jedem Wetter und kann jede Frage beantworten.”
Hike Freiburg’s Schlossberg, ride the funicular, taste five regional wines, and enjoy sweeping views toward the Kaiserstuhl and Vosges.
Hike to Germany’s Eagle’s Nest with a small group, explore Nazi ruins, and learn the Obersalzberg’s WWII history from an expert guide.
“Claudio was entertaining, knowledgeble, and prepared. We had a great time. The walk is over decent quality paths. There is significant elevation gain. Typical incline was around 7 degrees - sometimes a bit more, sometimes less. Walk was almost exactly 4 miles and took us a bit over 2 hours. We are fit but casual hikers. Youndon't hike all the waynto the Eagles Nest, instead younultimately arrive at a tunnel whichnleqds to an elecator that takes you to the Nest, from which the views are spectacular. We took the bus back down at about 25 euros each, rather than walk back down. A most pleasant way to spend the day.”
Review of the Dresden to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland hiking tour, with Bastei Bridge, Pravčická Gate, lunch, gorge cruise, and practical tips.
“We had a great time with great guides! The landscape is breathtaking . the lunch was delicious as well as the beer!”
Hike Ravenna Gorge from Freiburg through waterfalls, old mills, chapel history, and cuckoo-clock country with an affordable offline app.
“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.”
Hike from Munich to Andechs Monastery for monk-brewed beer, Bavarian food, Lake Ammersee views, and private guiding.
“Can’t say enough great things about Rich and this tour. It was informative, scenic, and an overall perfect day learning about the monastery. Rich was attentive and engaging, answering any questions and leading us to all the good beer spots. A trip definitely worth your time!”
Walk an alpaca through the Barnimer Feldmark, learn about these sensitive animals, and enjoy a quiet 60 to 90 minute countryside outing from Altlandsberg.
“Alpakas sind sehr empfindlich ! Gute Erklärung! Auch für ältere Menschen geeignet! Schöner Spaziergang!”
Hike through Franconian villages, visit small breweries, sample local beer, and enjoy countryside views on a private Bamberg day tour.
“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 sober, which was shocking. We laughed the entire time and were amazed at the quality and taste of the beer. Now I know why Germans like to hike! If you want to have a once in a lifetime experience, with someone who loves what they do, then hire this wonderful man, who will throw back…”
Hike Rüdesheim’s vineyards with four wine tastings, sparkling wine, a cable car ride, and a German-speaking wine guide.
“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”
Review of Stuttgart’s three-hour wine hike with five regional wines, games, snacks, views, accessibility, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Felix was an amazing guide! Excellent knowledge about wine and the area. Games were fun, very good selection of wine and over all just a good time. He made sure we had enough water and shade as well. Thank you Felix! Would recommend!”
Walk an alpaca beside Braunschweig’s Oker River or Südsee, learn safe handling, take photos, and enjoy a relaxed 90-minute small-group trek.
“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! 👍🏽”
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