Vogtland Gentle Walking

Relaxed walking in the Saxon spa region around Bad Elster, as a comfortable single-centre hotel-based holiday. From Parkhotel Helene by Albert-Park you set off on varied day walks on the Vogtland-Panoramaweg, along the Weiße Elster and to destinations such as Bad Brambach, Landwüst, Markneukirchen, Eger/Cheb, Franzensbad and Asch. In the afternoons there’s time for Kurpark and Albertbad. Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. Transfers and public transport make getting around easier; individual stages can be shortened. 8 or 5 days.

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

Black Forest Seensteig

7 days on the Seensteig in the Black Forest: 5 stages and 6 nights. You arrive and depart independently to/from Baiersbronn. Route Baiersbronn – Mitteltal – Schliffkopf – Mummelsee – Schönmünzach – Baiersbronn, total approx. 90 km. Mostly natural paths past waterfalls and tarns, along streams and over Grinden. In good visibility, far-reaching views to the Alps with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as well as to the Vosges. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes; overnight stays in ***+ to ****+ category hotels.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Germany

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

Southern Wine Route: Palatinate walking holiday

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

Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen

Werra-Burgen-Steig Hessen from Hann. Münden to Tannenburg: in 8 days (6 stages) or 9 days (7 stages). Historic castles, palaces and half-timbered towns line the route along the Werra; certified quality trail X5 H. Total approx. 133–140 km, daily stages 14–28 km, up to 720 m of ascent. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Arrival by train or car to Hann. Münden, departure from Wildeck-Obersuhl or return to the start. Start dates April–November Tue/Thu/Sat, Sun on request. Public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Germany

Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park

Around the Hohen Meißner, you discover quiet paths and far-reaching views in the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land. Your base is the Teichhof in Grandenborn, with cosy guesthouses and regional cuisine. On premium trails such as Boyneburg, Point India, Ulfener Karst, Gänsekerleweg and Graburg, you walk through forests, meadows, karst and up to viewpoints. All transfers to start and finish are included, and many routes can be adjusted in length and difficulty. Arrival on Tuesdays from April to October; railway station pick-up for 20 EUR per journey (up to 7 people). Free parking at the inn. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany

Fasanenhof – Walking in Frau-Holle-Land

Centrally based walking holiday at Fasanenhof in Datterode: arrivals on Tuesdays April–October, parking at the hotel, rail transfer from Wehretal available for a fee. After check-in, take a short warm-up loop in the Hasselbachtal. On the following days, premium trails in the Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land lead you to Berliner Turm, Boyneburg, around Weißenborn, to the Point India viewpoint and into the Ulfener Karst with Wichtellöchern. Several tour starts with hotel transfer and return pick-up. Small country hotel with bright rooms (balcony, Wi‑Fi), garden and regional cuisine. Tourist tax payable locally. Each transfer costs 20 € to 40 € and is payable locally. If you carry out the transfers yourself using your own car, there are of course no further costs.

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