Best walking trails in Germany

Great circular route in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This walk leads through a wildly romantic valley with a rustic gorge forest to the Geroldsau waterfall. The trip in June is particularly attractive when the rhododendrons are in bloom. With a slight incline, it goes over natural paths and footbridges without any major challenges. Since it can be slippery from time to time, children should be sure-footed. At the starting point there is parking at the Malschbach hiking car park.

Family-friendly hike in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg This short hike leads from Triberg to the most famous waterfalls in Germany. With a total height of 163 m and seven steps, the Triberg waterfalls offer an impressive sight, especially when the snow melts. Three signposted paths lead from the city to the waterfalls, which can be accessed all year round for an entrance fee. When there is snow and ice, only the main path is usually passable. There is a charge for parking at the...

Popular, multifaceted walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Thanks to its proximity to Heidelberg, nature and the city can be enjoyed at the same time on the Philosopher´s Walk. The warm climate in this area, which is untypical for Germany, allows all kinds of exotic plants to grow: Japanese mistletoe, Spanish broom, Portuguese cherries, everything blooms a few weeks earlier on this path than in the valley. The path leads along the southern part of the Heiligenberg, on the banks of the...

Wild and romantic circular route in the Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany This beautiful route is one of the most spectacular in the Sauerland! In this wildly romantic valley, it suddenly looks like you're in another world. In the shape of a figure eight, a landscape full of bizarre beauty can be experienced here. At the beginning, the route follows the Rothaarsteig long-distance hiking trail for a short distance, before later passing through the Helletal valley, where steep rock...

Popular walk near Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Allgäu. This route leads from the Hohenschwangau tourist information centre to the Marienbrücke bridge over the Pöllatschlucht gorge. This was named after Queen Marie and offers the best viewpoint of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Neuschwanstein Castle - St Mary's Bridge ---- Accessible by bus and train

Popular, idyllic circular hiking trail in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads through the Freiburg Castle Gardens, on the Schlossberg near Freiburg. From here the Schlossberg tower can be climbed and fantastic views over the beautiful city of Freiburg can be enjoyed. In the heart of Freiburg, the route begins with a rewarding, steep ascent from the Schwabentorsteg. There are parking spaces or you can travel by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Small cannon placa -...

Popular walking or jogging route on the Alster, Hamburg. The circular along the banks of the Alster is ideal for jogging or simply for a stroll in the Alster Park. If you don't want to look at the app in between, you can use the half-kilometer stones as a guide. Highlights of the route: - Views of the Outer Alster - Alster Park - nice places to stop

Family-friendly tour in the Wimbachklamm, Bavaria. This is a short but awe-inspiring route through the Wimbach Gorge, in which the water of the Wimbach torrent roars its way through the Dachstein limestone. Even today, fossils in the rock walls tell of times when a sea covered the area here. There is a fee for entering the gorge and parking; children up to 6 years can join for free. The Wimbachklamm is open from May to October, but changes are possible due to the weather. Highlights: -...

Popular city walk in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful city walk takes you past many of Heidelberg's most famous sights. The walk also offers great views over the Neckar and up to Michelsberg. There are countless places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - Theodor Heuss Bridge - Heidelberg Old Town - Philosopher's path with philosopher's garden - View from the Schlangenweg - Old bridge - Heidelberg Castle - Church of the Holy Spirit

Charming, family-friendly round in Tiergarten, Berlin. This beautiful tour starts at the Brandenburg Gate and leads over the Ahornsteig to the Tiergarten and mostly along the water to the Victory Column. From there it goes along the Spree back to the Brandenburg Gate. It can be easily reached by public transport. Highlights: - Brandenburg Gate; Paris Square - Luisa Island - Rousseau Island - Victory Column - Belleveue Castle - Along the Spree - Kanzlerpark - Spreebogenpark