Best camping trails in Germany
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Explore the most popular camping trails in Germany with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (556)·Easy·6.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVaried, certified premium hiking trail in the Harz Nature Park, Lower Saxony. The starting point is the large car park of the church in Hahnenklee near Goslar. There is a lot to experience and discover in a very short distance and the many varied landscapes make the hike an entertaining pleasure. Starting from the famous stave church, the path leads along picturesque forest ponds. This path owes its name to the numerous and lovingly placed benches along the route. Good signage (red symbol on...
- 4.7 (449)·Hard·12.4 kmNatural Black Forest gourmet trail in the Middle Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail starting at the train station in Ottenhöfen in the Black Forest (accessible by bus and train). Hikers can expect a very varied circular route, which has a lot of special features in store, from the Edelfrauengrab waterfalls to the Getränkebrunnen in the Göttschlägertal. Hikers who are sure-footed and have a head for heights can climb a section of the Karlsruher...
- 4.4 (435)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular circular hike in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This route, which is part of the "Tippeltouren Eifel", begins at Vogelsang Castle, where hikers interested in history like to take a look around. From there it leads to the Dreiborn plateau, which offers wonderful panoramic views of the nature of the national park. From there it goes down and a bit through the forest to the Urfttalsperre and along the lake back to the starting point. There is a restaurant at the visitor...
- 4.6 (369)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic circular route in the Eifel National Park, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful Eifel hike can be walked in both directions. No matter which direction, one of the most beautiful vantage points in North Rhine-Westphalia awaits! The hike begins at the car park at the Rurberg pumping station, near Paulushofdamm. The dam is crossed and then it goes either to the left steeply up into the forest and to the Hirschley viewpoint or to the right along the banks of the Urft to the Urfttalsperre...
- 3.9 (363)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis beautiful walk takes you all the way round Lake Titisee. Surrounded by the sights of the tourist attractions, you can enjoy the fantastic views across the deep-blue waters of the lake and the rolling hills in the background. On warm days, the blue lake offers a refreshing dip, and there are plenty of places to stop for a rest and refreshments along the way. The route passes through a small wooded area, but the majority of the walk follows tarmac roads and fine-gravel paths. In the...
- 4.5 (353)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic hike in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. On this route, hikers experience in an impressive way how, in Monschau, town and nature form a harmonious, seamlessly merging unit. Let's start at the Burgau multi-story car park in Monschau. The path is marked with the number 35 and leads through the idyllic Rur valley. Here you can enjoy the views of the former cloth-making town, often referred to as the "Pearl of the Eifel" or "Rhenish Rothenburg". Highlights of the route: - Beautiful...
- 4.8 (208)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 6–7 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Altendorf to the Neumannmühle. Highlights include the imposing Schrammsteine cliffs with their famous viewpoint, the Lichtenhain Waterfall, and the massive Kuhstall rock gate, reached via the narrow Ladder to Heaven (Himmelsleiter). Overnight stays are available in guesthouses in the Kirnitzsch Valley; camping is prohibited within the national park. Surefootedness and a...
- 4.6 (283)·Moderate·10.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Teutoburg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Teutoschleife Dörenther Klippen is a certified premium hiking trail. The sandstone cliffs that give the trail its name, which were formed 140 million years ago as sandbanks and deposits of a primeval sea, tower over 40 m high and offer a breathtaking view over the entire Münsterland region. Other formations worth seeing along the way are the Dreikaiserstuhl, the Königsstein and the "Das hockende Weib". The...
- 4.4 (194)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful, popular circular route around Lake Titisee in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg. It is an idyllic hike that offers fantastic views at numerous points along the way. It goes through the picturesque scenery of the Black Forest, along the shore of the famous Titisee, and through the historic old town of the spa town of Titisee-Neustadt where the route starts at the Kurhaus in Titisee. Highlights of the hike: - Centre of Titisee - View of Titisee and the Black Forest - Refreshment...
- 4.5 (253)·Moderate·11.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular premium hiking trail in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, Baden Württemberg This scenic High Black Forest gourmet trail is a certified premium hiking trail. From the hiking car park in Wolfsgrund, the route leads along mostly narrow paths through the northern slopes of the lake from one fantastic vantage point to the next. In addition to a great view of the Schluchsee, it is possible to see as far as the Swiss Alps from here on a clear day. From the Ahaberg, it then slowly goes...
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Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Germany have camping trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Germany. Black Forest National Park is home to 15 camping trails with an average 4.2 star rating from 339 community reviews. Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park has 6 camping trails with an average 3.5 star rating from 123 community reviews. Berchtesgaden National Park has 4 camping trails with an average 3.5 star rating from 23 community reviews.
What is the longest camping trail in Germany?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Germany is Fernwanderweg Fränkischer Marienweg. This trail is estimated to be 1,922.0 km long.
Which camping trail has the most elevation gain in Germany?
Germany: With an ascent of 47,177 m, Fernwanderweg Fränkischer Marienweg has the most elevation gain of all of the camping trails in the area. The next highest ascent for camping trails is Brenner-Dolomiten-Friaul-Wien with 24,415 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult camping trail in Germany?
The most popular and difficult camping trail in Germany is Karlsruher Grat with a 4.7-star rating from 464 reviews.
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