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13 Hiking trails worth a visit

Saxon Switzerland: Hiking in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains ©DZT (Jens Wegener)

Germany is a hiking wonderland. To make sure you don't lose track of the many regions, you need beacons to show you the way. This category comprises 13 extra-special trails dotted across Germany.

Getting there by bus and train!
Some starting points of legs or hiking routes can be reached comfortably and climate-friendly by public transport. Please inform yourself in advance about travel options.

The 66 Lakes Trail - you don't have to go far to get away

Explore the vicinity of Berlin on the 66 Lakes Trail, a large circular hiking route. A hike around the metropolis in the midst of Brandenburg's scenic beauty.

Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail (E9) - a trail of incredible coastal paths

The Baltic Sea Coast Hiking Trail (E9) is Germany's most beautiful coastal route. The 400 kilometres from Lübeck to Ahlbeck are a mixture of shoreside lifestyle and glorious hiking routes.

The Goldsteig Trail - where hiking is worth its weight in gold

At 660 kilometres, the Goldsteig Trail is the longest certified hiking trail in Germany. The trail to the north through the Bavarian Forest National Park is an athletic challenge, the trail to the south is more relaxed.

The Harz Witches' Trail - hiking on a broomstick

We hike like witches: through the Mines of Rammelsberg, the Old Town of Goslar and the Upper Harz Water Regale. The Harz Witches' Trail is an insanely varied 94 kilometre route through Harz National Park. Off we go on our broomsticks to the Brocken mountain…

The Heidschnuckenweg Trail – a sea of idyllic lilac

In 2014, the Heidschnuckenweg trail through Lüneburg Heath was voted the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany by readers of Wandermagazin – a great honour for this route through northern Germany's thrilling landscape.

The Hochrhöner Trail - an uplifting hiking path

The 180 kilometre Hochrhöner premium trail takes us through three federal states in central Germany: Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria.

The Painters' Way - romantic hiking in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Set in the fairytale-like landscape of Saxon Switzerland, the Painters' Way is one of Germany's most beautiful hiking trails.

The Rennsteig Trail - the ridgeway through the Thuringian Forest

The almost 700-year-old Rennsteig is Germany's oldest hiking trail. Every year, the ridgeway through the Thuringian Forest wows 100,000 or so hikers from all over the world.

The Rheinsteig Trail - walking on higher grounds

The Rhine has been personified as a mythical god, Rhenus Pater (lovingly nicknamed "Father Rhine" by the Germans), for centuries. The river, castle ruins and rock formations have inspired generations of painters and poets to create romantic works.

The Rothaarsteig Trail – a route for all five senses

The Rothaarsteig Trail really is a hike for all the senses: your ears hear the whispers of nature. Your eyes delight in the forests' green splendour. Your nose sniffs the scent of wood and your mouth tastes the regional delicacies.

The Saar-Hunsrück Trail - a thrilling route

No other hiking path in Europe connects so many nature trails. The Saar-Hunsrück is the European champion of the single trail. The paths are often so narrow that hikers need to walk in single file – as if they were in the jungle. It is the perfect 410 kilometre hike.

Uckermärker Landrunde - hiking fun between Berlin and Szczecin, Poland

The Uckermärker Landrunde is a 152-kilometer-long hiking trail in the north of Brandenburg. The Uckermark is a scenic jewel of Germany. Forests, lakes, pure nature.

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