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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

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

Tuscany: Guided Walking Holiday

Centre-based walking week in Chianti with hotel in Greve (family-run hotel with garden pool). Arrival in Florence or Pisa and transfer to Greve. Guided walks to San Martino in Valle and Castello Verrazzano, to San Gimignano, over Monte San Michele to Castello di Volpaia, and to Lamole with wine tasting. Guided city tours in Florence and Siena, time at leisure. Coach transfers as per programme. Return flight from Florence. Dinner not included in the price.Public transport, museum and tourist tax payable locally. Flight not included in the price. On request, we can arrange flight bookings at low cost.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Italy

Uckermärker Landrunde

Circular walk through the Uckermark and Schorfheide: from Angermünde by the Wolletzsee to Peetzig and Ringenwalde, through the biosphere reserve to the monastic town of Templin, continuing via Gandenitz and Schloss Boitzenburg to Prenzlau, along the lake to Warnitz, and via Biesenbrow back to Angermünde. Rolling hills, quiet forests and clear lakes accompany the stages. Easy tour with no significant ascents. Point-to-point walk approx. 170 km. Luggage transfer included. Several taxi transfers included. Shortened option with the tour ending in Prenzlau. Public transport fares extra.

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

Urwaldsteig Edersee

Walk the Urwaldsteig around the blue-green Edersee, through Kellerwald National Park. A centre-based tour based at a hotel in Waldeck, with no hotel changes. Choose 5 days in 3 longer stages or 8 days in 6 shorter sections, each starting and ending in Waldeck. Arrivals daily from March to October, by rail or car. If you're travelling by rail, your return is from the same station. Hotel parking is free.

• individual, without changing hotels
• moderate
• Germany

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

Vogtland Panorama Weg

The Vogtland Panorama Weg runs over 8 days, either from Greiz to Markneukirchen (approx. 115 km) or the other way round (approx. 125 km). Far-reaching views, quiet valleys and places such as Bad Elster, Bad Brambach and the Musikwinkel shape the route through Saxony and Thuringia, close to Bohemia. The Göltzschtalbrücke provides a striking highlight. With hotel-to-hotel stays and luggage transfer, you walk in comfort. Arrivals daily April–November; no arrivals on Sundays. By car or train; return from the end of the stage or by public transport back to the start.

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

Vosges: Walking in Alsace

From Wissembourg to Saverne you follow the GR53 through the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Shaded paths lead through fir and beech forests to castles such as Löwenstein, Fleckenstein and Schöneck, to red sandstone outcrops and relics of the Maginot Line. Highlights include the Große Wintersberg and the cave dwellings of Graufthal. Stages 16–23 km, total approx. 118 km. Charming villages line the route. Extra nights in Wissembourg and Saverne available. Any public transport fares extra.

• individual, from place to place
• challenging
• France

Wachau World Heritage Trail

Walk the Welterbesteig Wachau from Krems via Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen and Spitz to Emmersdorf and Melk. 10–18 km per day, 3–6 hrs, moderate ascents. Paths through vineyards, apricot orchards and terraces, past ruins, castles and natural landmarks with views over the Danube Valley. Including a Danube boat trip and return journeys by bus on some stages. Explore old towns, visit Melk Abbey and round off your evenings at a heuriger wine tavern.Extra nights available. Tourist tax payable locally.

• individual, from place to place
• moderate
• Austria

Walking holiday Ireland's green coasts

Guided walking week in the Burren and Connemara on Ireland’s west coast: Cliffs of Moher, the Aran island of Inishmore (ferry) and the fjord, Killary Harbour. Also Leenane Hill, Connemara National Park and Benlevy with blanket bogs, mountain lakes and abandoned villages. Stages 11–16 km, 4–5 hrs, up to 700 metres of ascent. Starting point south-west of Galway. Two hotel changes. One day at leisure with easy alternatives. Flights not included; we can book them on request. Dinner on the day of arrival not included.

• guided, from place to place
• challenging
• Ireland

Walking in Mallorca

8 days at a base hotel in Port de Sóller. Guided day walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and along the north coast: La Victòria/Alcúdia, Fornalutx and Sóller, Deià–Valldemossa via the Archduke’s bridle path, north side of Puig Major, Estellencs–Banyalbufar, Sa Dragonera. 11–13 km per walk, partly rocky paths, approx. 180–620 metres of ascent; a moderate level of fitness required. Transfers to the walks are organised; flights with transfer can be booked. Rest day on any day you choose. Routes may vary depending on weather/season.

• guided, without changing hotels
• moderate, challenging
• Spain

WasserWeltenSteig

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