Hiking holidays
When the way is the goal
A hiking holidays is a great opportunity to leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in nature. Hiking along imposing mountain peaks, centuries-old castles and palaces or crystal clear lakes reflecting the sunlight promises plenty of variety in the fresh air.
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Discover the beauty of nature
Discover the small and large wonders of nature and keep your body fit while hiking. Whether it's a leisurely hiking excursion, a challenging summit climb or a distance hiking trail: Decide for yourself how you want to spend your hiking holidays.
Settle down in the evenings with a glass of wine and a rich menu in one of our inviting hiking hotels before sinking into bed, exhausted but happy.
Three good reasons for a hiking holidays
Whether hiking in the mountains, by the sea, through forests and floodplains: Each type of landscape has its own charm. Let yourself be inspired by the varied flora and fauna.
Reinforcement before and after the hike is important. Therefore, let yourself be pampered abundantly in your accommodation. Of course, you can also combine hiking with a relaxed wellness holiday.
Hiking has always been the best way to keep body and mind fit. Recharge your batteries on an active vacation in Germany, Austria or even on the Mediterranean.
This awaits you in our hiking hotels
After a demanding hiking tour there is hardly anything better than putting your feet up in an inviting hiking hotel. Thanks to the accommodating staff, you don't have to worry about anything - just enjoy.
Many hotels have spacious wellness areas where you can treat your body to a soothing break. Hiking with overnight stay usually includes a rich breakfast with regional delicacies to strengthen you for your upcoming stage. Sometimes packed lunches and the dinner are also included in the price.
A special service of selected hotels is the provision of hiking maps and information material as well as the transport of your luggage to the next accommodation.
Your hiking holidays could look like this
A hiking trip is as diverse as the regions in which you are traveling. Decide for yourself which hiking options appeal to you most: a romantic wine hike through the sun-drenched slopes of a wine region, an adventure hike off the beaten path or rather a enjoyment tour, where hiking pleasure and culinary delights merge? Each hiking option has its own charm.
Hiking fun for young and old promises a pleasure hike. For many, the conscious experience of nature is already enjoyment enough. Nevertheless, do not miss the regional delicacies, the freshly baked bread and the selected wines. While hiking for pleasure discover your chosen region with all your senses.
Every mountain hiker dreams of alpine hiking. The view of a delicious snack and a freshly tapped beer motivates and drives forward. Cordiality and hospitality are particularly capitalized up here. On the way, you can already get your fill - of the colorful alpine flowers, the lush meadows and the snow-covered peaks.
Donkey hiking is an unforgettable adventure where you will not only discover beautiful and pristine landscapes, but also learn a lot about donkeys and yourself. Donkey walks are suitable for the whole family. The serenity of the animals quickly transfers to the hikers as well.
When fasting hiking, the entire metabolism adjusts. By renouncing solid food, you free yourself from many slags, toxins and physical ailments such as obesity and high blood pressure. Hiking in dreamy nature let you, combined with therapeutic fasting, create fresh life energy.
Adventure hiking is not for the faint of heart. The routes lead partly along narrow trails, through dried river beds and dense undergrowth. You will be rewarded with atmospheric views, thrills and mystical places, around which numerous legends entwine. Sturdy footwear is a basic requirement for such a tour.
The name says it all: Imagine hiking through romantic river landscapes, surrounded by gloriously blooming wine country. On your wine hike you will learn a lot about vine cultivation, the region and the history of wine. You let the evening end of course with a good glass of wine comfortably.
When the first snow trickles from the sky and the landscape slowly turns into a white winter wonderland, it's time for a winter hike. Especially in the mountains, such a hiking trip in the cold season is highly charming. You can warm up afterwards with a steaming tea in your hand by the fireplace of your inn or hiking hotel.
Combine these hiking themes
Whoever is active in the midst of fresh air and beautiful nature does his body good. So what could be more natural than to combine hiking and wellness?
Enjoy nature during the day and relax in the evening in the whirlpool, thermal pool or sauna of your wellness hotel.
You would like to take care of your own needs again? Then we recommend a combination of yoga and hiking.
Discover thebeautiful surroundings at your vacation destination while hiking. You can restore your inner balance while doing yoga.
Hiking offers for different target groups
Hiking holidays for solo travelers
Shared joy is double joy - this also applies to the hiking holidays: When single hiking you get not only facet-rich landscapes and foreign cultures offered, but also have the opportunity to meet like-minded people. Of course, solo travelers also have the opportunity to hiking tours without company to undertake.
Hiking holidays for seniors
Even at an advanced age, you by no means have to do without a hiking holiday. Quite the opposite, because exercise and fresh air have a positive effect on your health. In Germany and also abroad there are numerous hiking holidays for seniors, hiking beginners and those who like to hike leisurely.
Hiking holidays with dog
If you want to spend your hiking holidays with dog, we have some offers ready for you, which are specifically tailored to dog owners. Do your darling once again something good and take him with you on a longer hike in nature. Thus, your hiking trip will be a real experience for two-legged and four-legged.
Hiking holidays with children
A hiking holiday with children is a break that will certainly be remembered for a long time. In the midst of imposing mountains,lush meadows and enchanting lakes, you can discover together with the family the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Especially popular with children are themed hiking trails, where there is much to learn.
Hiking holidays for beginners
Hiking is one of the most beautiful ways to experience nature up close. Germany offers many enchanting landscapes that you can explore as a beginner hiker without any problems. Our special recommendation for hiking for beginners are the German low mountain ranges including the regions Eifel, Bavarian Forest and Harz.
The most beautiful regions for a hiking trip in Germany
Discover the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure with spa and hiking holidays in Germany. Rejuvenate with soothing spa treatments and explore picturesque trails amidst stunning natural landscapes.
Experience the best of both worlds with spa and hiking holidays in Austria. Rejuvenate in luxurious spas and explore breathtaking mountain trails for an unforgettable blend of relaxation and adventure.
Delight in spa and hiking holidays across Europe, where scenic trails and luxurious spas await. Explore diverse landscapes and indulge in rejuvenating treatments for an unforgettable fusion of relaxation and adventure.
The most beautiful regions for hiking vacations abroad
South Tyrol is an extremely varied hiking region in Italy. Be enchanted by over 17,000 km of hiking trails with magnificent panoramic views of sparkling mountain lakes, lush nature parks and the magnificent Dolomites. A highlight is the Ortler Höhenweg, which stretches around the Stilfserjoch National Park.
The portuguese Atlantic island Madeira offers a atmospheric scenery for extended hikes. From a leisurely stroll to an alpine hiking tour, everything is possible there. Enjoy the view of imposing cliffs, the rushing Atlantic, ancient laurel trees and the steeply sloping coastline during your hiking holidays in Madeira.
The fascinating mountain world of Tyrol holds more than 24,000 kilometers of mountain and hiking trails. This means that there is certainly the right route for beginners and families, as well as for experienced summit climbers during their vacation in Austria. Particularly impressive is a hiking tour in the face of the mighty peaks of the Wetterstein mountains as well as a mountain hike at sunrise.
FAQ - Our tips for your hiking holidays
If you like to spend your free time in nature and don't want to just lie on your lazy skin during your vacation, a hiking trip with overnight stay is probably just right for you. You have the option to book a hiking hotel for the entire time or to stay overnight in stages in different accommodations to undertake your planned hiking excursions.
You alone decide how your hiking vacations look like. For this, browse our hiking offer with pleasure. Even a hiking weekend in the vicinity can be a welcome break. Often the journey to the vacation destination is a bit further, which is why we recommend planning at least one week. Of course, you can also include only individual hiking excursions in your recreational vacation.
The ideal time to travel depends on which region you want to spend your hiking vacation. Consider in advance whether you would like to experience certain regional events, such as the grape harvest on the Moselle (end of September-November) or snowfall in the Alps (December-January) and book your vacation accordingly. In general, however, it is advisable to take hiking trips rather in spring or autumn, as the temperatures in high summer can be very stressful for the body.
You will find regions that are well suited for hiking in almost every country. This starts right on your doorstep: Germany, for example, has the hiking regions of the Harz, Lüneburg Heath, Black Forest and the Allgäu. The neighboring countries of Austria and Switzerland offer the best conditions for extended summit hikes in a dreamlike atmosphere. We also recommend hiking holidays in France, Cyprus, Spain, Portugal or the Caribbean. We will be happy to make you an offer.