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

Rheinsteig in 8-day sections: from Wiesbaden to St. Goarshausen, continuing to Leutesdorf and Bonn; alternatively Koblenz–Rüdesheim in both directions. 6 walking days each, approx. 100–120 km. Narrow paths, some steep ascents, vineyards, forests and views in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site with numerous castles. A linear walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Daily arrivals March–November. Sections can be combined, rest day included (can be omitted on request with a discount). Leisurely option with shorter stages. Supplement: 3- and 4-star hotels Koblenz–Rüdesheim. Public transport fares extra.

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

Rothaarsteig

On the Rothaarsteig from Brilon to Dillenburg, you walk at ease with just a light daypack; luggage transfer is organised. Choose between an 8-day tour with 6 stages or a 10-day tour with 8 stages. For leisurely walkers, also available as two 8-day sections: Brilon–Jagdhaus (approx. 85 km) and Jagdhaus–Dillenburg (approx. 80 km). When combining the two, a rest day is included; if preferred, it can be omitted with a discount. Arrival Saturdays/Sundays April–October, other days by arrangement. The reverse direction is possible without luggage transfer.

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

Rothaarsteig in the Westerwald

Self-guided walks on the Westerwald variant of the Rothaarsteig with a base hotel in Wilgersdorf: 4 days/2 walking days (Tour A), 5 days/3 walking days (Tour B or C) or 7 days/5 walking days (Tour D). Easy to moderate stages with manageable ascents and a choice of stage lengths, some can be shortened. A scenic loop with far-reaching views. Accommodation in a holiday hotel with indoor pool and sauna (included). You can arrive daily from May to October, except Sundays. Transfers from/to Haiger railway station and parking are included. Transport surcharge 40-80 € for 1-2 participants. Tourist tax payable locally.

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

Hochrhöner in the Rhön Mountains

The Hochrhöner, a premium trail from Bad Kissingen to Bad Salzungen, links the Rhön across Bavaria, Hesse and Thuringia and leads over the Wasserkuppe and Kreuzberg. 8 days sporty (6 long stages), 10 days standard, 9 days via the Lange Rhön or 7 days as a circular tour. Also available in two sections with short stages. Point-to-point route with hotel changes and luggage transfer. Circular tour with your choice of start/finish. The final 5 km to Bad Salzungen can be done by bus. When booking both short sections, a rest day is included; on request it can be omitted with a price reduction. Tourist tax payable locally. Public transport fares extra. Tour D: For a supplement, arrival/departure in Birx or Kaltensundheim is possible.

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

Giant Mountains: Walking on Poland's Roof

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany, Czechia

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

Oberbozen on the Ritten

A week of walking on the Ritten around Oberbozen: earth pyramids, the Maria Saal pilgrimage church, Dolomites panorama along the Hirzelweg to the Rotwandhütte, a farmhouse snack and a stroll in Bolzano. Your base is the Wanderhotel Regina with panoramic views, sauna and wellness facilities. Guided, non-technical walks; no head for heights required and normal fitness is sufficient; also available self-guided. Arrive by car (free parking) or by train to Bolzano, then by cable car and pick-up. On the Dolomites day, transport costs 25 EUR. Possibly small extra costs for transfers. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy