Heidschnuckenweg Lüneburg Heath

Two sections of the Heidschnuckenweg that you can walk independently: 8 days/6 walking days from Hamburg-Fischbek to Soltau (approx. 110 km) or 7 days/5 walking days from Soltau to Celle (approx. 95 km). The route links the most beautiful heathlands of Lüneburg Heath, taking in Wilseder Berg, Wilsede and the Misselhorner Heide, and ends in the residence town of Celle. Linear walk with hotel-to-hotel stays, technically easy with few ascents. Where required, two nights in one place and a transfer; local public transport payable locally. 2nd section only with transfer and two-night stays in Soltau and Weesen.

• individual, from place to place
• easy
• Germany

Hünenweg

10-day point-to-point walk on the Hünenweg: 8 walking days from Osnabrück to Meppen, approx. 145 km. Following the megalithic tombs, the trail leads through the UNESCO Geopark TERRA.vita with the Wiehengebirge, Nettetal and Ankumer Höhen, then continues through bogs, river meadows and the Hasetal. Cultural stops include Osnabrück, Bramsche with the Tuchmacher Museum, Stift Börstel, Haselünne and the fortified town of Meppen. Easy walking, with no significant ascents. If accommodation is unavailable, two nights in one hotel; transfers by public transport, payable locally.

• individual, from place to place
• easy
• Germany

Rennsteig

Experience the Rennsteig at a relaxed pace on short stages: self-guided, without a tour leader, with 12-15 km per day. Bookable as three sections (A-C) or complete with 14 walking days; rest days are possible at the end of each stage. April to October, daily arrival. Overnight stays in hotels; you won't be changing hotel every day. Walking without luggage: luggage transfer on hotel change days and any necessary transfers organised. Grading: mostly gentle, with some steeper ascents. Towns include Oberhof, Frauenwald, Neuhaus, Blankenstein.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• easy
• 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

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 for Connoisseurs

Self-guided walking holiday on the Rheinsteig® with short stages and luggage transfer. Flexible duration, bookable from 2 stages (3 nights). Optional rest days at the end of each stage, extra days possible. You don't change hotels every day. Daily arrivals March to November. Around 320 km between the Rheingau, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the Siebengebirge, with narrow paths, vineyards, forests and far-reaching views. Along the way, numerous castles, palaces and monasteries in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Public transport fares are extra.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• easy
• 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

Discover Rügen Island

A week-long walking holiday on Rügen with a base in Ostseebad Binz. Six day walks lead along the Hochuferweg to Sellin and through the Granitz to the Jagdschloss, to the chalk cliffs and Königsstuhl in Jasmund National Park, to the car-free island of Hiddensee, through the biosphere reserve to Putbus with a return on the Rasenden Roland, to Cape Arkona with Vitt, as well as across the Mönchgut peninsula. You stay in one place all week, with seven nights, breakfast, dinner and a sauna. Self-guided and at your own pace.

• individual, without changing hotels
• easy
• Germany

Sauerland I

Landhotel Sauerländer Hof in Eslohe-Wenholthausen: a hotel with 100 years of tradition, sauna and beer garden. You can feel the motto come to life: walkers know how to savour. Self-guided walking near the Rothaarsteig; stay where tradition meets modern style. Trails through conifer and deciduous forests, heathlands and uplands offer far-reaching views and tranquillity. Practical for walkers: on-the-go tour packs, drying facilities for boots and clothing, free transfer to and from Freienohl station. Tourist tax payable locally.

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

Goldsteig

The Goldsteig spans both north and south routes from the Fichtel Mountains to Passau. The sections (7–8 days) link Marktredwitz, Oberviechtach, Großer Arber, Mauth, Konzell and Passau. Each section includes 5–6 walking days covering approx. 85–135 km, about 11–25 km per day, sometimes with up to 1.140 metres of ascent. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. When combining several sections, a rest day in between is included; it can be omitted on request with a price reduction. Flexible extensions and onward walking are possible. Public transport fares are extra.

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

Memelland and the Curonian Spit

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Lithuania

Eifelsteig

The Eifelsteig can be booked as a point-to-point walk in three 7-day sections with 5 walking days each: Aachen–Kloster Steinfeld, Kloster Steinfeld–Daun and Schalkenmehren–Trier (total approx. 315 km). You stay in different hotels along the way, and luggage transfer is organised. Tour D offers shorter stages (approx. 11–18 km) with individually planned daily sections; available on request. Sections can be booked; when booked consecutively, a rest day between sections is included in the price or can be omitted for a price reduction. Tourist tax payable locally. Public transport fares extra.

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