The 3 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany

1.Eagle’s Nest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Join Claudio or Pauline for a 5 to 6 hour hike from Obersalzberg to Eagle’s Nest. Walk past bunkers, Berghof ruins, and former Nazi residences before reaching the tunnel and elevator to Kehlsteinhaus. The group is capped at eight, with trekking poles available and a bus ride down paid separately.

“Claudio was a fantastic guide and really knowledgeable! He was very helpful beforehand when i had some questions about where to meet. And when on the walk, he was brilliant, answering all our questions about the Eagle's Nest and the history of the area. The hike itself was wonderful and I'd strongly recommend this to anyone who is planning on visiting the Eagle's Nest. THe hike isn't that strenuous and the views are magnificent. Well recommended, and certainly recommended to book with Claudio! Thanks again.”

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2.Black Forest: Ravenna Gorge Hike, Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $5Best value

Take a self-guided 8-kilometer hike from Hinterzarten into Ravenna Gorge. Follow streams and waterfalls, learn about old Black Forest mills, visit the area’s oldest chapel, and photograph its largest cuckoo clock. The English-language 2gotours app supplies offline maps, route guidance, pictures, and background information. Allow three to four hours, plus time in Hinterzarten.

“This was a great tour and hike. Substantially more challenging than the description suggests, but completely worth it.”

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3.Guided wine hikes with 4wines and cable car ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Meet at noon in Rüdesheim for a German-language wine hike led by a local wine expert, with a glass of sparkling wine, four tastings, and a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Jacqueline has guided some departures. The 3-kilometer route runs Saturdays from April to October, in most weather.

“Hätte das Wetter mitgespielt, wäre es perfekt gewesen 😊”

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