Hiking Tours – Kleins Wanderreisen

Albschäferweg

A circular tour on the Albschäferweg: 7 stages and just under 120 km through the Heidenheim Brenz region. Start and finish in Giengen an der Brenz. The trail links Brenzauen, the Lonetal with its UNESCO World Heritage caves and Ice Age art, Charlottenhöhle, Eselsburger Tal, Heldenfinger Kliff, Wental and the Steinheimer Becken. Encounters with sheep farms and heathland characterise the route. Walking without luggage: your suitcase travels ahead, you walk with a light daypack and stay in comfortable accommodation. Public transport fares are extra.

individual, from place to place, with dogs
moderate
Germany

Discover the Harz Witches' Trail

7 days on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg: from Osterode to Thale, approx. 95-100 km. Two options: with a Brocken ascent and an overnight at the Brockenhotel, or without the Brocken via St. Andreasberg. Stages of 14-24 km. Luggage transfer included. Arrival on Sundays from April to October. Arrive by car or train to Osterode; free parking near the hotel, taxi from Osterode-Mitte station to the hotel. Departure from Thale; return to your car by train or by taxi back to Osterode. Public transport fares extra.

individual, from place to place, with dogs
moderate
Germany

Rennsteig

The Rennsteig runs for around 170 km from Hörschel to Blankenstein through the Thuringian Forest. Self-guided walking holiday with overnight stays in hotels and country hotels as well as luggage transfer; travel documents, map and transfers along the way are included. Choose between 9 days (7 walking days, sportier) or 10 days (8 walking days, via Frauenwald and Masserberg). Alternatively, two sections of approx. 85 km each: Hörschel–Frauenwald and Frauenwald–Blankenstein. If combining both, a rest day is included, which can be omitted on request with a price reduction. Stages easy to moderate.

individual, from place to place, with dogs
moderate
Germany

Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Pfad

On the Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Pfad you walk over 7, 8 or 10 days (5, 6 or 8 short stages) from Herborn to Marburg, a total of approx. 85 km. Expansive forests, heathland, meadows and fields alternate with far-reaching views from hilltops and lookout towers in the Lahn-Dill-Bergland Nature Park. A point-to-point walk with hotel-to-hotel accommodation and luggage transfer. Where there is no accommodation at the end of a stage, you spend two nights in one place; any required transfers are payable locally. Public transport fares extra.

individual, from place to place, with dogs
moderate
Germany

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

Westerwald-Steig

Three options on the Westerwald-Steig: 10 days/8 walking days Herborn–Kloster Marienthal (approx. 150 km), 8 days/6 short stages to Enspel (approx. 95 km) or 7 days/5 short stages Nistertal–Obererbach (approx. 60 km). Stage lengths 9–24 km. Daily arrival April to November. Sections can be combined; if booked back-to-back, a rest day is included between sections (on request, without the rest day and with a discount). No overnight stays in Heuzert and Kloster Marienthal; instead Hachenburg. Tour C with a single hotel change. The Westerburg–Wölferlingen stage can be shortened by 4 km. Public transport fares are extra.

individual, from place to place
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

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

Rothaarsteig

On the Rothaarsteig from Brilon to Dillenburg, you walk at ease with just a light daypack; luggage transfer is organised. Choose between an 8-day tour with 6 stages or a 10-day tour with 8 stages. For leisurely walkers, also available as two 8-day sections: Brilon–Jagdhaus (approx. 85 km) and Jagdhaus–Dillenburg (approx. 80 km). When combining the two, a rest day is included; if preferred, it can be omitted with a discount. Arrival Saturdays/Sundays April–October, other days by arrangement. The reverse direction is possible without luggage transfer.

individual, from place to place, with dogs
moderate
Germany

Rothaarsteig in the Westerwald

Self-guided walks on the Westerwald variant of the Rothaarsteig with a base hotel in Wilgersdorf: 4 days/2 walking days (Tour A), 5 days/3 walking days (Tour B or C) or 7 days/5 walking days (Tour D). Easy to moderate stages with manageable ascents and a choice of stage lengths, some can be shortened. A scenic loop with far-reaching views. Accommodation in a holiday hotel with indoor pool and sauna (included). You can arrive daily from May to October, except Sundays. Transfers from/to Haiger railway station and parking are included. Transport surcharge 40-80 € for 1-2 participants. Tourist tax payable locally.

individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
moderate
Germany

Hochrhöner in the Rhön Mountains

The Hochrhöner, a premium trail from Bad Kissingen to Bad Salzungen, links the Rhön across Bavaria, Hesse and Thuringia and leads over the Wasserkuppe and Kreuzberg. 8 days sporty (6 long stages), 10 days standard, 9 days via the Lange Rhön or 7 days as a circular tour. Also available in two sections with short stages. Point-to-point route with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Circular tour with your choice of start/finish. The final 5 km to Bad Salzungen can be done by bus. When booking both short sections, a rest day is included; on request it can be omitted with a price reduction. Tourist tax payable locally. Public transport fares extra. Tour D: For a supplement, arrival/departure in Birx or Kaltensundheim is possible.

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moderate
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