Harz Witches’ Trail from Thale

Five days of leisurely walking in the Harz Mountains, based at a single-centre hotel in Thale. Warm-up loop on the Mythenweg. Hexentanzplatz and Roßtrappe via the Bodetal (approx. 13 km/510 metres of ascent; cable car/chairlift possible). From Altenbrak on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg via Treseburg and the geological nature trail to Thale (approx. 14 km/180 metres of ascent). From Gernrode to Thale (approx. 13 km). A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg is recommended. Time for your own explorations. Harz hospitality and regional cuisine. Flexible route suggestions. Departure from Thale. Other transport and tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany

AhrSteig

8-day walking holiday on the AhrSteig from Blankenheim to the confluence with the Rhine at Remagen-Kripp. Six walking days take you via Aremberg, Insul, Altenahr, Walporzheim, Bad Neuenahr and Sinzig. Stages of 14 to 22 km with some steep ascents and descents on forest paths, meadow trails and rocky paths, through wine villages and across uplands. After the flood damage in 2021, the trail is once again fully walkable thanks to repairs and detours. Start on Tuesdays or Fridays, April to mid-November.

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

Hermannsweg

9 days with 7 stages or 10 days with 8 stages on the Hermannsweg from Rheine to Leopoldstal/Horn-Bad Meinberg. A ridgeway in the Teutoburg Forest through the TERRA.vita and Eggegebirge nature parks, with far-reaching views and towns such as Tecklenburg and Bad Iburg. Highlights include the Dörenther Klippen, Externsteine, Sparrenburg and Hermannsdenkmal. Elevations between 100 and 400 m, finishing at Velmerstot. A linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. One stage can be shortened to 21/23 km. Travel season April–November. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Germany

Palatinate Uplands Ulmet Kusel

A week of walking in the Westpfälzer Bergland: from Burg Lichtenberg along the Veldenz-Wanderweg to Lauterecken, through valleys and high ground. Daily stages 14–20 km, 360–760 metres of ascent. Detours to the museums at the castle, the oil mill in St. Julian and Wasserburg Reipoltskirchen. One rest day for excursions or relaxation. To finish, a stage on the Pfälzer Höhenweg to Wolfstein, or your own tour. Accommodation at Felschbachhof in Ulmet. All transfers provided by the hotel, included in the price. Sauna, wine-tasting room and organic cuisine in the evening. Finnhütte bookable for groups of 15 or more. Optional, bookable on site: draisine tour from Lauterecken to Altenglan, then a walk back to the hotel (price and shuttle on request).

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

Lake Tegernsee – Sterzing with luggage transfer

Crossing the Alps from Lake Tegernsee via Lake Achensee, Zillertal and the Pfitscherjoch to Sterzing, approx. 90 km over seven stages. Stay in hotels and guesthouses with half board, luggage transfer from Bad Wiessee to Sterzing.Transfers to Kreuth and the Schlegeis-Stausee, as well as the return transfer to Lake Tegernsee, are included. GPS data available for download. Dogs are not permitted on the rowing ferry on Lake Tegernsee.Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• alpine
• Germany, Austria, Italy

Tegernsee – Sterzing with your own luggage

Alpine crossing from Lake Tegernsee via Lake Achensee, Zillertal and the Pfitscherjoch to Sterzing, approx. 90 km over seven stages. Bed and breakfast in hotels and guesthouses, without luggage transfer. Plan on carrying a rucksack for the whole week. Transfers to Kreuth and to the Schlegeis-Stausee as well as the return transfer to Lake Tegernsee are included. GPS data are available for download. Dogs are not permitted on the rowing ferry on Lake Tegernsee. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• alpine
• Germany, Austria, Italy

Southern Wine Route: Palatinate walking holiday

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

Lake Tegernsee: Circular walk to 5 Alpine lakes

Circular walk to five Alpine lakes, starting and finishing at Lake Tegernsee, 7 walking days, approx. 125 to 136 km. Hotel-to-hotel walk with luggage transfer, accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels. Shorter options: Day 5 9 km, 110 metres of ascent; Day 6 13 km, 160 metres of ascent; Day 7 16 km, 20 metres of ascent. Minimum of 4 participants, tourist tax payable locally. Any public transport fares extra. Minimum of 4 participants.

• individual, from place to place, with dogs
• alpine
• Germany, Austria

Lake Tegernsee: Circular Walk to 3 Alpine Lakes

Circular route taking in three Alpine lakes, starting and finishing at Lake Tegernsee; 4 walking days, approx. 50 km. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer, overnight stays in 3- and 4-star hotels. Minimum 2 participants, tourist tax payable locally. Any public transport fares extra. Minimum 2 participants.

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

Alpine Crossing Garmisch – Sterzing

Alpine crossing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Innsbruck and the Stubai Alps to Sterzing, approx. 92 km over seven stages. Bed and breakfast in 3- and 4-star hotels, luggage transfer and return transfer included. Cable cars, buses and trains shorten some sections. GPS data available for download. You pay for dinner and the tourist tax locally. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• alpine
• Germany, Austria, Italy