Hiking in Germany is one thing above all: versatile. The range of landscapes stretches from the coasts of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the lowlands of northern Germany and the forested low mountain ranges to the high peaks of the Alps in Bavaria.
Germany has the right tour for every requirement. Whether it's a relaxed stroll along the sea, an extensive multi-day tour in the Black Forest or the Elbe Sandstone Mountains,
on leisurely paths through the fields of Lower Saxony or challenging climbs in the Allgäu Alps.
We have compiled the best tips for hiking in Germany for you.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Germany
Hiking Trail
· Dahner Felsenland
Busenberger Holzschuhpfad
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
24.2 km
8:00 h
775 m
775 m
Dazzling viewpoints, the mysterious Drachenfels castle ruins, wild romantic paths, and unique rocks make the premium hiking trail, the Busenberger Holzschuhpfad, a hiking route of the highest class. The path also goes through the idyllic meadow valley, past the Sprinzelsfelsen, up to Eichelberg, and those who are hungry will be served hearty meals at the PWV "Drachenfelshütte".
Hiking Trail
· Middle Rhine
Loreley Extra route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
14.3 km
4:15 h
380 m
380 m
Rocky paths, breathtaking panoramas, vineyards, quiet side valleys, direct proximity to the Rhine, a castle, and naturally – the Loreley as the start and highlight.
Hiking Trail
· Harz
Ways to the Brocken - Teufelsstieg
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
closed
24.6 km
7:00 h
762 m
966 m
Just under a 25-kilometer hike from Elend via the Brocken to Bad Harzburg.
Hiking Trail
· Ostfriesland
East Frisia Hiking Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
92.8 km
22:12 h
74 m
76 m
In East Frisia, you will find flat and wide landscapes, adorned with fen canals and windmills. The route leads from the green inland to the beautiful coast.
Hiking Trail
· Swabian Jura
Wasserfallsteig Bad Urach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.1 km
3:15 h
510 m
510 m
The Bad Urach Waterfall alone is already an experience, but combined with the magnificent views from the Rutschenfelsen and the Güterstein Waterfall, the route is a true highlight.
Hiking Trail
· Allgäu
Nagelfluh ridge hike
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Difficulty
difficult
13.6 km
7:00 h
982 m
1,271 m
The well-known Nagelfluh ridge hike offers experienced mountain hikers a unique experience with its impressive views and rich flora between the Hochgrat near Oberstaufen and the Mittag near Immenstadt.
Hiking Trail
· Spessart-Mainland
Spessartbogen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
89.7 km
25:04 h
1,937 m
1,864 m
magnificent landscape views, exciting discoveries, unforgettable moments
The premium hiking route Spessartbogen meets all the demands of the leisure hiker for carefree walking, leading over eventful, well-marked natural paths and trails. In an entertaining way, it forms an approximately 90-kilometer arc to the Kinzigtal through the unique forest landscape of the Hessian Spessart.
Hiking Trail
· Vulkaneifel
HeimatSpur MaareGlück
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.4 km
3:30 h
327 m
327 m
Let the fascination of the peacefully lying Dauner Maare affect you on this varied hike.
Hiking Trail
· Kleinwalsertal
Circular hike through the Breitachklamm
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
5.3 km
2:20 h
338 m
339 m
The hike through the impressive rock gorge of the Breitachklamm is one of the most popular attractions in the region.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Bad Schandau - Schrammsteine - Carolafelsen - Gr. Winterberg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.4 km
6:00 h
748 m
748 m
Beautiful route from Bad Schandau to the Schrammsteine and the Carolafelsen via steps and ladders with great viewpoints. The descent was via the Großer Winterberg to Schmilka. Return by hiking bus to Bad Schandau.
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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.


