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Places to hike in Germany: 5 beautiful hiking areas

Places to hike in Germany – Would you like to experience the most beautiful natural paradises in Germany?
Then pack your luggage, set off with your roof tent and explore these five beautiful places: the Altmühltal, the Bavarian Forest, the Lüneburg Heath, the Black Forest and the Thuringian Forest.
However, be aware during your hiking adventure that you need to be careful to protect nature and your surroundings.
For this reason, you should follow these tips on hiking and behavior in nature.
Enjoy the incomparable nature and experience an unforgettable vacation!
You can find tips on planning, the right clothing and how to avoid typical beginner’s mistakes here: Hiking & Mountains.

Tips for 5 beautiful vacation spots

Before you set off, you should decide where you want to go.
Here are 5 tips for some of the most beautiful hiking areas in Germany that are great for traveling with the whole family.

Altmühl Valley

Nature reserves with breathtaking landscapes – what better place to go hiking?
Let’s start with a longer hike, which you can also divide into sections.
A popular hiking trail in the Altmühltal is the Panorama Trail.
This leads from Gunzenhausen over around 100 kilometers to Kelheim through the picturesque landscape.
You can divide the trail into sections of 10 to 30 kilometers and plan breaks along the way.
The trail is well marked and offers a number of sights along the way.
You can explore a beech forest, a quarry or a rock formation.
There is a wide range of wildlife, plants and mountains to see.
A particular highlight is the view of the Danube Gorge near Kelheim.
These are the tips for hikers in the Altmühltal at a glance:

  • Use the panoramic hiking trail: 100 km
  • Divisible into sections (10 km-30 km)
  • Runs from Gunzenhausen to Kelheim
  • View: Wildlife, plants & mountains
  • Tip: Danube gorge near Kelheim

You can view the panoramic trail on the map here: Experience the beauty of nature and discover the many facets of the Altmühltal!

Bavarian Forest

The Bavarian Forest is a true paradise for hikers.
With over 12,000 kilometers of marked hiking trails, it is one of the most popular regions for outdoor enthusiasts in all of Europe.
There are trails for hikers of all fitness levels, from easy strolls to challenging mountain hikes.
One of the most popular hiking trails in the Bavarian Forest is the circular trail around the large Arbersee lake.
This 1.7-kilometre trail is well signposted and offers magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding landscape.
The Drei-Täler-Steig trail is recommended for more demanding hikers.
This trail is 19 kilometers long and leads through three breathtaking valleys in the Bavarian Forest: the Lusen Valley, the Great Traithen Valley and the Bohemian Traithen Valley.
Hiking in the Bavarian Forest at a glance:

  • Via marked hiking trails
  • Different levels of difficulty
  • Beginners: around the large Arbersee lake
  • Advanced: Drei-Täler-Steig

All around – with this map you can hike once around the Arbersee: And with this map you can conquer the Three Valleys Trail: Find out what else the Bavarian Forest has to offer campers here:

Lüneburg Heath

The Lüneburg Heath is an excellent environment for hikers.
There are various hiking trails where you can admire the breathtaking scenery.
Some of the most popular are the Heideschleife am Wilseder Berg (15 km), the Moorrundwanderweg (7 km) through the Pietzmoor and the Wanderweg Wald und Feld am Teufelsmoor (10 km).
The Wilseder hiking trail leads to the highest mountain in the region, which offers a magnificent view.
The Moorrundwanderweg trail leads through the beautiful moorland and allows you to admire the extraordinary flora and fauna.
The Wald und Feld hiking trail leads through the largest moor in Germany, where you can enjoy the impressive landscape of the Teufelsmoor.
Three exciting hiking trails in the Lüneburg Heath:

  • Heideschleife Wilseder Berg (15 km): View from the highest mountain
  • Moorrundwanderweg (7 km): leads through beautiful moorland
  • Teufelsmoor hiking trail (10 km): leads through the largest moor

You can see the Heideschleife here on the map: The circular moorland hiking trail on the map: And finally – this will help you find your way around the Teufelsmoor: But you can do more than just hike in the Lüneburg Heath.
To get an overview of the region and many other great vacation activities, you can read more here:

Black Forest

There are many beautiful hiking areas in the Black Forest where campers can explore nature.
One of the most popular hikes is the Westweg: this trail leads through the entire Black Forest and runs along the western side of the mountains.
It is around 285 km long and connects Lake Constance with Pforzheim.
The trail is very well marked and should therefore be easy to find.
Another option is the Murgleiter: this trail leads across the Murg Valley from Bad Peterstal-Griesbach to Baiersbronn.
It is around 110 km long and offers breathtaking views of the Black Forest landscape.
There are various sights along the way, such as castle ruins, viewpoints and old churches!
This is what awaits you as an avid hiker in the Black Forest:

  • Westweg (285 km): West side of the mountains (Lake Constance to Pforzheim)
  • Murgleiter (110 km): Bad Peterstal-Griesbach to Baiersbronn

You can view the Westweg on the map here: Or you can go hiking on the Murgleiter: You can find out more about the Black Forest as a popular vacation region here:

Thuringian Forest

There are many hiking trails in the Thuringian Forest that are suitable for beginners and experts.
Most hiking trails are around 10 km long and lead through beautiful natural landscapes.
Hiking trails often also have signs that provide hikers with information about the nature of the trail, the level of difficulty and the duration of the hike.
The Thuringian Forest is a wonderful place for a family outing.
Thanks to its picturesque landscape and the many different hiking trails, it is ideal for a relaxing day outdoors.
Families with children can hike up to Wartburg Castle.
Wartburg Castle is a historic site in the Thuringian Forest and invites visitors to discover the history of the place.
Here are the most important tips for hikers in the Thuringian Forest:

  • Most hiking trails: approx. 10 km long
  • Many hiking trails: Signposts
  • Tip for families: up to Wartburg Castle

On this map you can see what your route to Wartburg might look like: If you want to find out more about camping around the Thuringian Forest, you’ll find it here:

Attention: You should pay attention to this when hiking!

If you’re planning to go hiking in the coming days or weeks, there are a few important points to bear in mind.
First of all, you need to prepare what you want to take with you and how far you want to go.
You should also find out about safety when hiking.
Here are some tips to help you hike worry-free: 1. find out about the route.

  • What routes are there?
  • What special features should you bear in mind?
  • Are there any dangers?

2. pack your things carefully.
Don’t forget to take a water bottle and provisions with you!

3. do not hike alone!
This way you can help each other and you always have someone by your side in an emergency.
4. clothing and shoes should be comfortable and protect you from wind and weather.
5. if something seems suspicious or you have a bad feeling, trust it and turn back. Two people hiking over a mountain peak.

Tips for spending time in nature

By observing a few important rules, you can enjoy your stay in nature without any problems:

  • Observe the rules & regulations of the nature reserve
  • Pack enough food & water for everyone
  • Do not leave paths & trails (otherwise: you will disturb animals)
  • Take garbage with you & don’t leave it in the countryside

Route, weather & winter magic: learning to hike

Would you like to know more about hiking and find out how to plan your tour properly?
Here you will find lots of tips for hiking in general so that you arrive safely at the summit.

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