Oberlausitzer Bergweg

Six days on foot through the varied uplands of Lusatia where Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland meet. Stages of 14 to 25 km with ascents and descents lead from Neukirch via Sohland, Beiersdorf/Schönbach, Eibau and Waltersdorf to Oybin and Zittau. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views from heights of up to 800 m and discover villages with timber-framed Umgebinde houses. You’ll encounter Sorbian culture, which preserves its own language and traditions. Independent arrival and departure. Public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate, challenging
• Germany

Pfälzer Höhenweg

The Pfälzer Höhenweg runs in 7 stages over around 115 km from Winnweiler to Wolfstein. Woodland paths and ridges alternate with sweeping views reaching as far as the Rhine Plain. Highlights: Donnersberg with Königstuhl (687 m), castle ruins near Wolfstein, the ruins of Moschellandsburg and the Juche viewpoint. Meisenheim with its half-timbered old town; in Rockenhausen, the tower clock museum. A linear walk with hotel-to-hotel and luggage transfer. If accommodation is unavailable, transfers by local public transport, payable locally.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Germany

Südheide Nature Park

Centre-based tour in Weesen: From here you explore Naturpark Südheide on day walks between 16 and 20 km, for example along the Heidschnucken-Panoramaweg, in the hills of the Südheide, through river and woodland landscapes, and along the Weesener Bach to Lutterloh and Hermannsburg. Alternative routes are available at the hotel. Free parking on site. Transfers to/from Unterlüß station on request, 35 € per journey (car for up to 4 people with luggage); large-capacity taxi available; additional costs may apply. Hotel pick-up from Unterlüß station 35 €. Transfer to the station 35 €. Additional shuttles 35 €, price per car for up to 4 people with luggage. Otherwise, we will arrange a large-capacity taxi. Transfers by taxi may incur additional costs.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• easy
• Germany

Natursteig Sieg

Walk the 200 km Natursteig Sieg in 14 stages (11–25 km) from Siegburg to Mudersbach: narrow paths, some rocky sections, occasionally strenuous, on a certified quality trail. River views, high-level paths, natural monuments, castle ruins and half-timbered villages. Combine stages to suit you, with access at over 20 DB/S-Bahn stations. Make your own way by train or car to Siegburg or Wissen; depart the same way. Hotel choice: Siegburg (3*, restaurant, underground car park for a fee) for stages 1–8; Wissen (4*, restaurant, free parking) for 9–14. Arrivals daily March–October.

• individual, from place to place, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate, challenging
• Germany

Donauberglandweg

The Donauberglandweg leads from Lemberg near Gosheim via Klippeneck and Dreifaltigkeitsberg to Mühlheim and Fridingen, continuing past Kolbinger Höhle, Ruine Kallenberg, Schloss Bronnen and Kloster Beuron to Rauhem Stein, Eichfelsen and Burg Wildenstein, finishing in Gutenstein. Six stages on natural trails along the Albtrauf and through the Upper Danube Valley. 14–22 km and 470–790 metres of ascent per day, approx. 105 km in total. Point-to-point route with hotel changes, waymarked throughout. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Rheinsteig

Rheinsteig in 8-day sections: from Wiesbaden to St. Goarshausen, continuing to Leutesdorf and Bonn; alternatively Koblenz–Rüdesheim in both directions. 6 walking days each, approx. 100–120 km. Narrow paths, some steep ascents, vineyards, forests and views in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site with numerous castles. A linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Daily arrivals March–November. Sections can be combined, rest day included (can be omitted on request with a discount). Leisurely option with shorter stages. Supplement: 3- and 4-star hotels Koblenz–Rüdesheim. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Markgräfler Wiiwegli

Five easy-going stages take you along the Markgräfler Wiiwegli from Weil am Rhein to Freiburg, through vineyards, orchards, woodland edges and small wine villages, with lovely views across the Rhine Plain, Alsace and the Swiss Jura. Highlights include the ART-Dorf Ötlingen, Bad Bellingen with its thermal spa, Müllheim, Sulzburg and the Faust town of Staufen; you cross the Batzenberg on the way to Freiburg. Short daily distances of around 10–15 km, gentle climbs, and refreshment stops en route. Some stages can be shortened by bus or train; extra nights in Freiburg are possible.Any additional public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

RheinBurgenWeg

Walk the RheinBurgenWeg in 5, 7 or 12 stages from Remagen/Rolandseck to Bingen, through a landscape of crags and castles with sweeping views over the Rhine valley. Your choice: 7 days/5 walking days (approx. 80 km) Remagen–Koblenz, 9 days/7 walking days (approx. 105 km) Koblenz–Bingen or 15 days/12 walking days (approx. 185 km) Remagen–Bingen. You change hotels with luggage transfer. If you book both sections, a rest day in Koblenz is included; you can waive it for a discount. You are free to choose partial stretches, including across sections. All stage destinations are accessible by train. Public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate, challenging
• Germany

Explore the Kellerwaldsteig

Walking in the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park and National Park on the ca. 160 km Kellerwaldsteig, a certified Quality Trail. You can choose between: 11 days on the full trail with a single hotel change and daily transfers between hotel and stages included in the price; or shorter sections without changing hotels: 7 days in the south (5 stages, based in Battenhausen) or 6 days in the north at the Edersee (4 stages, based in Niederwerbe). Your arrival and departure hotel are the same in each case.

• individual, without changing hotels
• challenging
• Germany

West Highland Way in Scotland

Self-guided 10-day walking holiday on the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William: 9 nights, 8 stages, approx. 154 km. Point-to-point walk with changes of accommodation and luggage transfer. Walking terrain: Varied paths along loch shores and through woodland, with some rocky and steeper sections. Stops: Milngavie – Drymen – Rowardennan – Inverarnan – Tyndrum – Inveroran – Kingshouse – Kinlochleven – Fort William.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate, challenging
• Great Britain

Soonwaldsteig

8 days, 6 walking days and approx. 95 km on the Soonwaldsteig from Kirn to Bingen. Gentle forest paths and rocky trails, stream valleys, uplands and quiet woods, plus castles and ancient ruins. Stages of 12–17 km with some steep ascents and descents. Start Sat/Tue/Wed April–November. Arrival by car or train to Kirn; pick-up at the station by prior arrangement. Tour ends in Bingen; taxi to Bingerbrück station approx. 10 €. Return to your car by train. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer.

• individual, from place to place
• challenging
• Germany

Malerweg Saxon Switzerland

Malerweg in Saxon Switzerland as a point-to-point walk from Liebethal/Pirna via Schmilka to Pirna. Choose 9 or 10 days for the full route (approx. 120 km), or 7/8 days per section for a more relaxed pace (each approx. 65 km, short stages). Multiple nights in Bad Schandau cut down on luggage changes; Tour D has only two hotel changes. When booking C and D, a rest day is included in the price; it can be removed on request with a discount. Daily arrival from early April to late November. Cliffs, gorges and table mountains line the way. Public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place
• challenging
• Germany

Memelland and the Curonian Spit

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Lithuania

Explore Dillenburg and the Rothaarsteig

7 or 5 days of walking around Dillenburg: Rothaarsteig, Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Pfad and WesterwaldSteig. Stages 10–20 km, 150–650 metres of ascent, short options every day. Highlights: Fuchskaute, Herborn, Erdbachschwinde and Steinkammern. Transfers and short train rides to the start and finish. Stay in a central hotel in Dillenburg with modern, comfortable rooms and breakfast. Arrivals April–October on Thursdays or Fridays. Hotel parking free of charge, multi-storey car park for a fee; a short taxi ride from the station.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• easy
• Germany

Discover the Altmühltal Panorama Trail

The Altmühltal Panoramaweg leads along natural, sometimes narrow and rocky paths through juniper heaths, woodland and rocky outcrops to castles and Roman sites. Choose 10 or 11 days from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim (8/9 walking days), or opt for the leisurely stages: 8 days to Eichstätt or 9 days to Kelheim. A linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Daily arrival from April to mid-October. Stages can be shortened by bus or boat; from Weltenburg you can take a boat to Kelheim. When booking both leisurely sections, a rest day is included; it can be omitted on request with a discount.

• individual, from place to place
• easy, moderate
• Germany

Walking in Mallorca

8 days at a base hotel in Port de Sóller. Guided day walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and along the north coast: La Victòria/Alcúdia, Fornalutx and Sóller, Deià–Valldemossa via the Archduke’s bridle path, north side of Puig Major, Estellencs–Banyalbufar, Sa Dragonera. 11–13 km per walk, partly rocky paths, approx. 180–620 metres of ascent; a moderate level of fitness required. Transfers to the walks are organised; flights with transfer can be booked. Rest day on any day you choose. Routes may vary depending on weather/season.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Spain

Bergischer Panoramasteig

8 days walking the Bergischer Panoramasteig in 6 stages, approx. 125 km: either from Ründeroth to Marienheide (Tour A) or in the opposite direction (Tour B). A point-to-point walk through the Naturpark Bergisches Land with hills, forests, meadows, valleys, lakes and reservoirs, as well as towns with half-timbered houses and slate. Hotel accommodation, luggage transfer included. Tours can start or end at any stage location. If you book Tours A and B, there is a rest day in between. This is included in the price; it can be omitted on request with a price reduction. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany

Frau-Holle-Land Hoher Meißner

Leisurely walking on the Hoher Meißner in the Geo-Naturpark: over 6 or 8 days, premium trails lead you to mountain meadows, basalt blockfields and Frau Holle sites. Highlights include Hoher Meißner (P1) with a mountain inn, Frankenhäuser Karst (P2) with NSG Hielöcher, Ellerstein and Mühlstein, Höllental with the Bilsteinruine and a visitor mine, the Wacholderpfad Roßbach, the wooded Söder Wald and, to round things off, Heiligenberg/Bühlchen. Your base is a four-star guesthouse with direct access to the trails; modern rooms, breakfast included, and a farm shop with regional products.The tourist tax is payable on site.

• individual, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany

Explore Lake Achensee, the Rofan Mountains and the Karwendel Mountains

Walking holiday at Lake Achensee – experience and enjoy natureAt Hotel Achentalerhof in Achenkirch on Lake Achensee, Tyrolean hospitality, culinary delights and the fascinating mountain world of the Rofan and Karwendel ranges come together. Look forward to varied walks, personal route tips, guided walks and relaxing hours in the spa area – a wonderful base for discovering Lake Achensee on foot.tourist tax payable locally.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Austria

Vogtland Gentle Walking

Relaxed walking in the Saxon spa region around Bad Elster, as a comfortable single-centre hotel-based holiday. From Parkhotel Helene by Albert-Park you set off on varied day walks on the Vogtland-Panoramaweg, along the Weiße Elster and to destinations such as Bad Brambach, Landwüst, Markneukirchen, Eger/Cheb, Franzensbad and Asch. In the afternoons there’s time for Kurpark and Albertbad. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Transfers and public transport make getting around easier; individual stages can be shortened. 8 or 5 days.

• individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
• moderate
• Germany, Czechia