Germany · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist to send to whoever is planning the trip: 8 hiking & trekking tours worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour guided mudflat hike on Sylt with Jan Krüger, barefoot when conditions allow, plus stories about tides and wildlife.
“Der Guide hält alle bei Laune, bei jedem Wetter und kann jede Frage beantworten.”
Ride the Schlossbergbahn, hike Freiburg Schlossberg, taste 4 wines and 1 secco, and enjoy panoramic views over Rheingraben and Kaiserstuhl.
Half-day hike to Eagle’s Nest with WWII storytelling, Obersalzberg ruins, and early summit views, plus included entrances.
“Had such a great day. The hike was challenging in the heat but such stunning forrests and views. Cludio was the perfect guide. Such indepth and researched knowledge on many levels. Could answer any question on the subject and frequently did. He even helped us getting the bus back to the hotel”
Hiking Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland from Dresden with door-to-door pickup, Czech beer lunch, Bastei views, Pravčická Gate, boat ride.
“The scenery was spectacular and the sites unique. The host and guides were cheerful and enthusiastic. The booking and pick up processes were seamless. My wife and I and our family (we had our youngest son and his wife with us) have been all over the world and been on numerous tours. This was one of the best—if not the very best—we’ve ever enjoyed. Paul the driver and Paul the guide were friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. Do not miss this one. It was fantastic!!”
Self guided Black Forest hike at Ravenna Gorge from Hinterzarten, with waterfalls, chapel, mills stories, and a cuckoo clock.
“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”
Rüdesheim wine hike with cable car: 3 km stroll through vineyards, sparkling start, 4 vegan tastings, and historic restaurant finish.
“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”
Guided alpaca trekking in Braunschweig with Pepe and the herd, river walks, photo stops, and optional coffee and cake.
“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! 👍🏽”
Cochem to Bruttig by Moselle boat, then a winemaker-led vineyard hike with tastings and a hearty snack platter. Small group.
“Jeg tror vi var måske 40-50 deltagere. Det var mange. Der blev ikke stillet så mange spørgsmål af den grund. Men guiden på vinturen var ejeren og han gjorde det godt. Vinsmagningen i kælderen var hyggelig - måske lidt tidspresset men taxaen ventede på os.”
Germany broken up by the kind of day it makes — pick one and the full list is underneath.
