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

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

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

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

Explore Masuria and Gdańsk

Single-centre holiday on a lakeshore near Mrągowo: begin in Gdańsk with a guided Old Town tour. Continue via Malbork to Masuria. Walks to Mikołajki, over the Paprodtker Berge and along Masurian lakes to Sztynort; boat trip from Giżycko to Mikołajki. Visit the Wolf’s Lair, Święta Lipka and Reszel. Quiet trails in the Pisz Forest. Punting on the Krutynia and a short walk to Krutyń. Finish with a stroll through Warsaw’s Old Town and the return flight. Arrival by flight or rail is not included in the price; on request we can book your travel at a favourable price.

• guided
• easy, moderate
• Poland

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

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

Salzalpensteig

The Salzalpensteig links Prien am Chiemsee, Bad Reichenhall, Lake Königssee, Golling and Lake Hallstatt. Choose from itineraries with 5 to 8 walking days covering 80 to 130 km; overall approx. 230 km. The route follows historic salt trails through Chiemgau, Berchtesgadener Land, Tennengau and the Dachstein Salzkammergut World Heritage region. Alpine point-to-point walk with daily hotel changes and luggage transfer. Good fitness and a head for heights required. You can start and extend your trip in several locations. Any public transport fares are extra.

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