Best cave trails in Germany

Popular, multifaceted loop hiking trail near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria. The hike through the Partnach Gorge is among the most beautiful in the Alps. The gorge, declared a natural monument, is the natural outflow of the Schneeferner, the remains of a glacier on the Zugspitzplatt. The Partnach Gorge itself is about 700 meters long and, in places, more than 80 meters deep, making it an excellent attraction for the whole family. Children, in particular, will enjoy the many tunnels and the...

Family-friendly loop in the Südeifel Nature Park, Rhineland-Palatinate A nature experience is guaranteed on this varied loop. Where there was still a sea millions of years ago, you can now find the boulders, towers and rock crevices of the Ferschweiler Plateau, which were given their bizarre shapes today during the last ice age. One of the best-known of these fantastic rock formations is the Teufelsschlucht, which is accessible all year round and is hiked through on this route. There are...

Scenic out-and-back walk in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony, Germany The tour starts at the Bastei car park and leads to the famous Felsenburg. On the way, magnificent views of the rocky natural landscape can be enjoyed and there are many sights worth seeing. The tour continues through the "Felsentor" (rock gate) to the Bastei Bridge. There is the famous view of the Elbe from the viewing platform on the Bastei Rock. Once at the top, there is a fantastic panoramic view of the Tafel...

Varied hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. This popular circular hike starts at the market square in the town of Wehlen and leads along beautiful forest paths to the famous sandstone formations. It can also be comfortably reached by bus. From the starting point, the path leads steadily uphill past Steinerner Tisch to the bastion. There you can linger a little and enjoy the view. You return via the spa town of Rathen, Altrathen Castle along the Elbe to the starting point of the...

Impressive hike through the Leutasch Gorge from Mittenwald in Bavaria. This route leads on an elevated footpath through the beautiful Leutasch Gorge. The path offers a magnificent view of the Leutasch and a waterfall. In Gletscherschliff, there is the possibility to take a break and enjoy the landscape. There is parking in the hiking car park in Mittenwald. It takes about 25 minutes on an easy route to the gorge. The gorge is open daily in the summer months between May and...

Varied Grafensteig in the Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg The hike on this certified premium hiking trail begins at the fee-based hiking car park in Maisental. A variety of attractions await on the varied route around the Runden Berg: Picturesque meadow valleys, some forest sections and several waterfalls worth seeing make the Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach, which is part of the Grafensteige, a real experience. The magnificent views from the slide rock are not to be scoffed at either. So...

Rock-rich premium hiking trail near Ernzen, Rhineland-Palatinate This circular route is a certified premium hiking route. Gorges and crevices in the rock bastions of the Ferschweiler Plateau - especially the 28 m deep Teufelsschlucht - show the imposing primal force of nature. But this spectacular route offers even more. At 140 meters, the clear water of the river Prüm fights its way between mighty boulders. A hiking bridge opens up fascinating views of the rapids and the unreal...

Panoramic, exciting hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike includes a ferry ride. Information about the crossing and ferry times should be obtained in advance. The tour has a lot to offer over a very short distance. It starts in Rathen and first leads up numerous steps to the medieval rock castle of Neurathen. Along the way, you can always enjoy wonderful views over the Rauenstein to the opposite side of the Elbe. The route continues through the rock gate...

This route is stage 2 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from Stadt Wehlen across the world-famous Bastei to Hohnstein. Highlights include the iconic Bastei Bridge with expansive views, Lake Amsel, and the spectacular Wolf's Gorge (Wolfsschlucht) in the Polenz Valley before the path ends at Hohnstein Castle. Overnight stays are available in guesthouses and hotels in Stadt Wehlen or Hohnstein; camping is prohibited within the...

Popular loop in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This beautiful loop begins and ends at the hiking parking lot on Rathener Strasse and leads to some of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. Great views can be enjoyed at the Wehlsteinaussicht, for example. The paths around the Felsenburg, the Bastei and the Schwedenlöcher are particularly popular on sunny days and at weekends. For hikers who long for peace and quiet, we therefore recommend visiting during the week...