ON FOOT · GERMANY HIKING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 germany hiking tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the trailhead.
Join Westerland-born guide Jan Krüger for a 1.5 to 2-hour walk across Sylt’s Wadden Sea near Kampen and List. Learn about tides, mussels, crabs, shrimp, birds, and seals while experiencing the mudflats barefoot in warm weather or in your own rubber boots during cooler months. The tour is in German.
“Der Guide hält alle bei Laune, bei jedem Wetter und kann jede Frage beantworten.”
Join a German-speaking guide, possibly Evi or Katja, for a 150-minute wine walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. Ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and learn about local vineyards, wine production, and the hill’s past. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and clothing for changing weather.
From Berchtesgaden, hike with Claudio or Pauline through Obersalzberg’s bunkers, former Nazi residences, and Berghof ruins before reaching the tunnel and elevator for Eagle’s Nest. Expect 5 to 6 hours, about 2.5 to 3 hours uphill, a maximum of eight people, and a separate €25.10 bus ride down.
“This was an amazing tour and our guide Claudio was great- i learnt so much about the history of the area which was fascinating. The hike up is a nice way up the mountain where it’s not so busy. I definitely recommend this tour if you want a unique less touristy experience of the eagles nest!”
Travel by minivan from Dresden into Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland, crossing into Czechia for Pravčická Gate, a Czech lunch, and a boat ride through Kamenice Gorge. Guides such as Dolly, Ondra, Josef, Peter, and Roman have led past departures. Expect moderate hiking, included admissions, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“I would recommend this procude to anyone wanting to make the most out of a stay in Dresden or Prague and who wants an enjoyable nature trip. I chose the hiking option and we were the only people from our location. Pavel (our driver) was amazing and made us feel extremely welcome from the minute he picked us up. He made the drive to the park enjoyable and kept a steady conversation with us. Once at the park Josef (our guide) was also incredibly friendly and it made all of my worries disappear. The landscape in both parts of the national park are truly beautiful and it was great to…”
Start at Hinterzarten station and follow an English-language app along an 8 km route through Ravenna Gorge. Expect streams, waterfalls, old mills, the Black Forest’s oldest chapel, and the area’s largest cuckoo clock. The app works offline, but you need a charged phone and comfortable shoes.
“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”
Join Rich on a private beer hike from Bamberg into Franconian Tuscany. Ride local buses and trains, walk about five miles through Memmelsdorf and Merkendorf, and stop at small rural breweries where beer and food are bought separately. Longer hikes can be arranged.
Start at Ebne 5 for a two-hour guided snowshoe hike near Zugspitze. Simon or another German- or English-speaking guide explains gear, safety, wildlife, and snow conditions while adapting the route to the group. Snowshoes are included, and crampons can be provided if thin snow makes them more suitable.
“This hiking tour was one of the highlights of my visit in Ehrwald. Very relaxed hike with beautiful views. There was a bit of a climb but the guide was great and really took his time so this was no problem at all.”
Meet your German-speaking wine guide in Rüdesheim for a three-hour, three-kilometer vineyard walk. Begin with sparkling wine, ride the cable car above the vines to Niederwald Monument, taste two wines on the route, then finish at a historic restaurant with two more. Guide Jaqueline has been praised for explaining both wine and local grape growing.
“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”
Walk through Stuttgart’s wine-growing hills for five regional wines, pretzels, cheese, grapes, water, and playful team games. Felix guides in German or English, sharing clear notes on local wine and cultivation. The route is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and can include vegan snacks and non-alcoholic drinks by request.
“Sehe schöne Wanderung, über Wein gehört, tolle und abwechslungsreiche Spiele Interessantes 4”
Join a German-speaking guide at Stuttgart-Rotenberg for a 2.5-hour walk through the Uhlbacher Gotzenberg and Rotenberg vineyards. You’ll pass old vine terraces, forest paths, and city views before tasting one glass of local wine. Bring comfortable shoes and a camera.
Meet your German-speaking guide at Oberstraße 29, ride the cable car to Germania, taste five regional wines, and walk back through the Niederwald toward Rüdesheim. Holger is known for a relaxed style, clear answers, and good humor. The tour includes a hearty cheese and pretzel spread, Musikkabinett entry, Secco, and schnapps.
“Es hat uns einfach alles gefallen,es war einfach perfekt”
Meet Pepe, Marshmallow, and up to 12 friendly alpacas at Alpakadorf Braunschweig. Your German-speaking guide shows you how to feed, pet, and lead one alpaca, then takes you on a relaxed 75-minute walk near the Oker River or Südsee. Some dates include coffee and cake in Riddagshausen.
“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! 👍🏽”
Travel by boat from Cochem to Bruttig, then walk about six minutes to a family-run winery. The master winemaker leads a one-hour vineyard walk in German, followed by six wine samples, homemade sausage, ham, cheese, and fresh bread. A small group is promised, though group size may vary in practice.
“I loved the wine selection was amazing, would have liked to see the wine cellar where the wines were prepared.”
Meet at Riverhouse in Stuttgart, pick up a chilled bag with five Kraftpaule beers and a puzzle card, then walk through the city’s vineyard country while solving tasks. The route lasts 2.5 hours and ends where it began. Beer information and a tasting order are not provided, so bring your curiosity and sturdy shoes.
“The walking route was well chosen and the puzzles were fun and entertaining. I would have liked information about the beers and perhaps also an order in which they should be drunk.”
Other ways to spend the day on foot
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