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Hikes in Germany

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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.

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The most beautiful hikes in Germany

Blick vom Loisachtal auf Wettersteinmassiv und Kramer
Hiking route · Zugspitze Region
Spitzenwanderweg Zugspitz Region - Wandern in Bayern!
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-stage route
1
204.4 km
64:00 h
6,800 m
6,800 m
Der Spitzenwanderweg in der Zugspitz Region führt Dich auf 200 km durch flaches Land, in mittlere Höhen und bis an die hohen Gipfel der bayerischen Alpen.   
Zugspitz Region
Burgruine Drachenfels
Hiking route · Dahner Felsenland
Busenberger Holzschuhpfad
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
18
24.2 km
8:00 h
775 m
775 m
Exposed lookouts make the Busenberger Holzschuhpfad a special experience. A visit to the mysterious Drachenfels castle ruins is one of the highlights of this hike. This is followed by idyllic passages through a meadow valley, to Sprinzelsfelsen and the Eichelberg to name just a few vantage points.  
Dahner Felsenland
Blick auf den Spitznack und die Loreley im Frühjahr
Hiking route · Romantischer Rhein
Loreley-Extratour
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
44
14.3 km
4:15 h
383 m
375 m
Rocky paths, fantastic panoramas, vineyards, quiet side valleys, close to the Rhine, a castle and of course - the Loreley as the starting point and highlight.
Romantischer Rhein Tourismus GmbH
Brocken
Hiking route · Harz
Wege zum Brocken - Teufelsstieg
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
5
23.8 km
7:00 h
760 m
963 m
Eine knapp 25 Kilometer lange Wanderung von Elend über den Brocken bis nach Bad Harzburg.  
Harz: Magische Gebirgswelt
Hiking route · Ostfriesland
Ostfriesland-Wanderweg
Difficulty easy Open
92.8 km
22:12 h
74 m
76 m
In Ostfriesland erwartet Sie die flache und weite Landschaft, verziert durch Fehnkanäle und Windmühlen. Die Route führt vom grünen Binnenland bis zur schönen Küste.
Ostfriesland Tourismus
Hiking route · Swabian Alb
Wasserfallsteig Bad Urach
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
109
10.1 km
3:15 h
510 m
510 m
The Urach waterfall alone is an experience, but when coupled with magnificent views from the rocky outcrops of the Rutschenfelsen and the second, equally spectacular Guetersteiner waterfall, the whole tour becomes a must-see.
Bad Urach Tourismus
View of the main Alpine ridge from the Rindalphorn
Hiking route · Allgäu
Crossing the "Nagelfluhkette"
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
12
13.6 km
7:00 h
982 m
1,271 m
The famous Nagelfluh ridge hike offers impressive views and a rich natural landscape – a unique experience on the way from "Hochgrat" near Oberstaufen to "Mittag" near Immenstadt.
ADAC Wanderführer
Hiking route · Spessart-Mainland
Spessartbogen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
4
89.7 km
25:04 h
1,937 m
1,864 m
herrliche Landschaftsblicke, spannende Entdeckungen, unvergessliche Momente Der Premiumwanderweg Spessartbogen erfüllt alle Ansprüche des Genusswanderers an ein unbekümmertes Wandern, führt über erlebnisreiche, gut markierte Naturwege und Pfade. Auf unterhaltsame Art und Weise schlägt er einen etwa 90 Kilometer langen Bogen zum Kinzigtal durch die einzigartige Waldlandschaft des hessischen Spessarts.
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