Hiking Tours · GERMANY HIKING TOURS
The 15 best germany hiking tours you can book today, with how far each one walks, how early it starts and what it costs. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join Westerland-born guide Jan Krüger for a 1.5 to 2-hour walk across Sylt’s Wadden Sea mudflats. Learn about tides, shellfish, birds, seals, and the island’s changing shoreline. Go barefoot in warm weather or bring rubber boots in cooler seasons. The tour is in German.
“Es war alles super für uns, gut erzählt und interessant. Jan hat alles sehr gut rübergebracht :)) Kann man uneingeschränkt empfehlen.”
Join a German-speaking wine guide, such as Evi or Katja, for a 150-minute walk up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. You’ll ride the Schlossbergbahn, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and finish near Freiburg’s old town with wide views across the Rheingraben.
Walk uphill through Obersalzberg with Claudio or Pauline, passing bunker remains, Hitler’s former Berghof site, and lesser-seen Nazi ruins before reaching the Eagle’s Nest tunnel and elevator. The small group is capped at eight, with roughly 2 to 3 hours of hiking and spectacular Bavarian Alpine views.
“Hiking up with Claudio and his historical knowledge. He set a good pace for the group. The views were breathtaking!”
Travel from Dresden by minivan across Saxony and Bohemia, with guides such as Josef, Pavel, Peter, and Ondra leading hikes to Bastei, Neurathen Castle, Pravčická Gate, and Kamenice Gorge. Lunch, snacks, drinks, park fees, boat passage, and hotel pickup are included.
“A wonderful day. Stephan was s great guide. Very knowledgeable and positive attitude . This is a great day trip when visiting Dresden.”
Follow an English self-guided route from Hinterzarten into Ravenna Gorge, where streams, waterfalls, old mills, the Black Forest’s oldest chapel, and a giant cuckoo clock fill a four-hour outing. The offline app supplies maps, photos, and background notes, but you need a charged phone and sturdy shoes.
“Belle petite randonnée de 3-4 heures. Je recommande de la faire en hiver, les paysages sont totalement enneigé et magnifiques, par contre la difficulté est plus élevée. J'ai eu du mal à utiliser l'application, qui se ferme tout le temps. Néanmoins je recommence l'activité.”
Meet Bettina’s alpacas at Buchholz Saloon near Altlandsberg, learn how these sensitive animals behave, then lead one through the Barnimer Feldmark for 60 to 90 minutes. Small groups, brushing time, and a possible Saloon stop make this a gentle outing for ages 10 and up.
“Wunderbare Erfahrung von Entschleunigung. Sehr nette Gastgeberin. Die Alpakas sind einmalig Tiere. Gerne wieder.”
Join Rich for a private beer hike from Bamberg into Franconian Tuscany. Ride local buses and trains, walk about five miles, and stop at small village breweries in Memmelsdorf and Merkendorf. Beer, lunch, and other drinks cost extra, and a longer hike can be arranged.
“My son and I spent a day with Rich in the Bamberg countryside and it was more fun than we imagined. We were supposed to go to 5 breweries, but ended up going to ten! Three meals 17 kilometers, and 14 hours later we arrived at our hotel. We drank 15 beers and I was sober, which was shocking. We laughed the entire time and were amazed at the quality and taste of the beer. Now I know why Germans like to hike! If you want to have a once in a lifetime experience, with someone who loves what they do, then hire this wonderful man, who will throw back…”
Start at Ebne 5 for a two-hour guided snowshoe hike near Zugspitze. Simon leads in German or English, provides snowshoes and safety instruction, and adjusts the route to conditions and ability. If snow is thin, crampons may be supplied instead.
“This hiking tour was one of the highlights of my visit in Ehrwald. Very relaxed hike with beautiful views. There was a bit of a climb but the guide was great and really took his time so this was no problem at all.”
Meet your German-speaking wine guide in Rüdesheim at noon for a three-kilometer vineyard walk. Taste sparkling wine and four vegan wines, ride the cable car to the Niederwald Monument, and finish in a historic restaurant with your souvenir wine glass.
“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”
Join Roar Tours Stuttgart for a private, wheelchair-accessible three-hour wine hike through Stuttgart’s vineyards. Guide Felix may lead you through five local wines, playful team games, pretzels, cheese, grapes, water, and views toward the city. German, English, vegan snacks, and alcohol-free drinks are available.
“Sehe schöne Wanderung, über Wein gehört, tolle und abwechslungsreiche Spiele Interessantes 4”
Meet your German-speaking guide at Stuttgart-Rotenberg bus stop for a 2.5-hour walk through the Uhlbacher Gotzenberg and Rotenberg vineyards. Expect hillside views, old vineyard stairs, local wine stories, and one glass from the vines you explore.
Meet Holger or another German-speaking guide at Rüdesheim’s Musikkabinett, then ride the cable car to Germania, taste regional wines, hear stories of the Niederwald, and walk downhill with cheese, pretzels, and Rhine views. The 3.5-hour tour ends near Drosselgasse.
“Es hat uns einfach alles gefallen,es war einfach perfekt”
Travel by boat from Cochem to Bruttig, walk about six minutes to a family-run winery, then join the winemaker for a one-hour vineyard walk. You will taste six wines, eat homemade sausage, ham, cheese, and fresh bread, and return to Cochem by bus. The tour is conducted in German.
“I loved the wine selection was amazing, would have liked to see the wine cellar where the wines were prepared.”
Start at Riverhouse in Stuttgart, collect a chilled bag with five Kraftpaule beers, then follow a puzzle-led walk through the city’s vineyards and natural areas. Solve the tasks as you go and return to Riverhouse after about 2.5 hours. No guide name is provided.
“The walking route was well chosen and the puzzles were fun and entertaining. I would have liked information about the beers and perhaps also an order in which they should be drunk.”
Meet at Karlsplatz for a guided wine walk through Stadtgarten and up Freiburg’s Schlossberg. You’ll taste five regional wines, ride the Schlossbergbahn one way, hear about local wine and city history, and keep an elegant tasting glass. Guides have included Beatrice, Franzi, Eva, and Sophia.
“With our adult daughters we took a spontaneous trip to Freiburg and went on the wine hike - better the wine walk. Abby (?) and colleague Sarah provided entertaining and interesting information about the wines to be tasted, the winery, the citRead moreAuto-translated”
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