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

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

Pontresina - St. Moritz - Maloja

Walking week in the Upper Engadine based in Pontresina, neighbouring St. Moritz. Self-guided, moderate walks requiring no alpine experience and no head for heights. Panoramic trails between lakes and the Bernina Range, including the Via Engiadina, Muottas Muragl-Alp Languard, the Fex Valley, and an excursion on the Bernina Express to Diavolezza. Stay at the family-run Hotel Albris at 1800 m with its own bakery and good food. Sauna, Sanarium, steam bath, solarium and gym included. All mountain railways, lifts, buses and the Rhaetian Railway in the Upper Engadine included. Tourist tax payable locally.

individual, without changing hotels, with dogs
moderate, alpine
Switzerland

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

Crete: Walking between the sea and the mountains

Single-centre walking week on Crete, based near Georgioupolis: easy to moderate walks on mule tracks and country paths lead to villages, to the Monastery of St Elias, through the green hinterland of Rethymnon and along the Imbros Gorge to the south coast. Further highlights include Arkadi Monastery with a descent to Maroulas, as well as Argiroupoli/Lappa with its necropolis and ancient plane tree. One free day for the beach, Rethymnon or Knossos. Hotel with pool; home-produced olive oil and home-grown vegetables. Up to 14 km, moderate ascents, partly rocky underfoot; one walk more challenging. Flight not included in the price; on request we can book low-cost flights from your airport.

guided, without changing hotels
moderate
Greece

Tuscany: Guided Walking Holiday

Centre-based walking week in Chianti with hotel in Greve (family-run hotel with garden pool). Arrival in Florence or Pisa and transfer to Greve. Guided walks to San Martino in Valle and Castello Verrazzano, to San Gimignano, over Monte San Michele to Castello di Volpaia, and to Lamole with wine tasting. Guided city tours in Florence and Siena, time at leisure. Coach transfers as per programme. Return flight from Florence. Dinner not included in the price.Public transport, museum and tourist tax payable locally. Flight not included in the price. On request, we can arrange flight bookings at low cost.

guided, without changing hotels
moderate
Italy

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

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

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