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Gendarme Path Denmark

On the Gendarmenpfad you walk from Padborg along Flensburg Fjord via Sønderhav, Marina Minde and Broager to Sønderborg, then on to Høruphav and Skovby. Coastal paths, woodland and views of the Baltic Sea, plus traces of history at Dybbøl. Daily transfers from/to the hotel, luggage transfer included. Easy tour with no major ascents. Optional split of the long final stage Sønderborg–Skovby into two days. Arrival Mon–Fri in Padborg, free hotel parking. EU ID card is sufficient; otherwise a passport. Return transfer to Padborg at the end. Any public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• easy, moderate
• Denmark

Giant Mountains: Walking on Poland's Roof

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

Goldsteig

The Goldsteig spans both north and south routes from the Fichtel Mountains to Passau. The sections (7–8 days) link Marktredwitz, Oberviechtach, Großer Arber, Mauth, Konzell and Passau. Each section includes 5–6 walking days covering approx. 85–135 km, about 11–25 km per day, sometimes with up to 1.140 metres of ascent. Point-to-point walk with hotel changes and luggage transfer. When combining several sections, a rest day in between is included; it can be omitted on request with a price reduction. Flexible extensions and onward walking are possible. Public transport fares are extra.

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

Guided tour of Scotland

After you arrive in Edinburgh, you walk sections of the West Highland Way. From Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy and onwards via Inverarnan, across Rannoch Moor to Kingshouse, as well as from Kinlochleven to Fort William. A ride on the West Highland Line is included. At Ben Nevis you choose between a summit ascent or an easier walk in Glen Nevis. Return through the Great Glen to Loch Ness with a visit to a whisky distillery. Finish in Edinburgh. Flights not included in the price – on request we can book good-value flights for you.

• guided, from place to place
• challenging

Habichtswaldsteig

Four stages on the Habichtswaldsteig from Zierenberg to the Edersee dam. Across the Dörnberg area with Helfensteinen and Hohem Dörnberg to Kassel, then through the Firnsbachtal and the valley of the Bauna via Hoof to the castle ruins of Schauenburg and Falkenstein as far as Bad Emstal. Through forests, up to the Weidelsburg and on to Naumburg. Cross into Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park with views of Waldeck Castle; via steep slopes, Teufelsgraben, Kanzel and Hermannshöhe to the Edersee. Approx. 85 km, mostly gentle, at times demanding. Return by bus and train. Public transport fares extra.

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

Harzer BaudenSteig

The Harzer BaudenSteig runs in seven stages from Bad Grund via Lerbach, Sieber, Bad Lauterberg, Bad Sachsa and Wieda to Walkenried. Along roughly 100 km, forest paths alternate with inviting mountain inns to stop at. Highlights include Albertturm and Prinzenteich, Sösestausee and the high moor in Harz National Park, Großer Knollen and Luttertal, Ravensberg with far-reaching views, the Uffetal and the Stöberhai. The destination is Walkenried Cistercian Monastery. Hotel-to-hotel walk. Without a walking guide. Public transport fares 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

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

High Fens – Ardennes

Six walking days on the Venntrilogie in East Belgium: starting at the Vaalserberg near Aachen, via Kelmis and Raeren to Eupen. Across the High Fens to the Signal de Botrange, then on via the Bayehon Waterfall and Malmedy to Robertville. Finish by the lake in Bütgenbach. Around 110 km on paths and tracks. Arrive and depart independently; you can return by public transport. Luggage transfer when changing hotels. Any local public transport fares are payable locally.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate, challenging
• Belgium

Himmelsstürmer Route in the Allgäu

The Himmelsstürmer?Route of the Wandertrilogie Allgäu as a point-to-point walk: 7 days from Halblech to Oy?Mittelberg (5 walking days, approx. 75 km) or 8 days from Oy?Mittelberg to Scheidegg (6 walking days, approx. 125 km). High-level paths, peaks and valleys, and towns such as Füssen, Pfronten and Oberstaufen characterise the stages. Travel season: June to October. You can also start at other locations by arrangement. Luggage transfer when changing hotels. Required: a head for heights, sure-footedness and fitness for alpine terrain. In poor weather, do not undertake the tour. Any public transport fares are extra.

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