The 13 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Germany

1.Sylt: Guided Mudflat Hike on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Our pick

Join Westerland-born guide Jan Krüger for a 1.5 to 2-hour walk across Sylt’s Wadden Sea mudflats. Go barefoot when conditions allow, or wear your own rubber boots in cooler seasons. Meet at the Vogelkoje bus stop between Kampen and List for a close look at tides, shore life, birds, and the island’s fragile natural setting.

“Es war alles super für uns, gut erzählt und interessant. Jan hat alles sehr gut rübergebracht :)) Kann man uneingeschränkt empfehlen.”

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2.Veni, vidi, vino – wine hike and tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81

Join a German-speaking guide for a 2.5-hour wine hike over Freiburg’s Schlossberg. You’ll ride the Schlossbergbahn uphill, taste four wines and one secco from Lena Flurbacher winery, and learn about local wine growing, the Kaiserstuhl, and Freiburg’s hilltop history. Guides such as Evi and Katja have made this outing lively and memorable.

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3.Eagle’s Nest Hiking Tour

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

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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4.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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5.Bamberg Countryside Breweries Beer Hike Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $361

Meet Rich in Bamberg for a private beer hike by train and bus through Franconian Tuscany. Walk about five miles between Memmelsdorf and Merkendorf, stopping at small rural breweries for local beer and food at your own cost. A longer route 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…”

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6.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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7.Premium wine hike Stuttgart with games and winemaker’s snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours in Stuttgart’s wine-growing hills with five regional wines, pretzels, cheese, grapes, water, and playful team challenges. Guide Felix is praised for his wine and local knowledge. The route is wheelchair accessible, reachable from the main station in about 14 minutes by subway, and includes non-alcoholic and vegan choices on request.

“Felix was an amazing guide! Excellent knowledge about wine and the area. Games were fun, very good selection of wine and over all just a good time. He made sure we had enough water and shade as well. Thank you Felix! Would recommend!”

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8.Braunschweig: Alpaca Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet Pepe, Marshmallow, and up to 12 well-cared-for alpacas at Alpakadorf Braunschweig. A German-speaking guide, including Miriam on some dates, shows you how to feed, pet, and lead your animal. You’ll walk near the Oker or Südsee, stop for photos, and return for a cuddle session.

“Es war im allgemeinen eine sehr schöne Tour vor allem, weil es geschneit hat. Die Tiere sind alle total zutraulich und gut gepflegt + Tourguide Miriam super symphatisch. Aufjedenfall empfehlenswert! 👍🏽”

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9.Hiking Tour with Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 9 reviews · from $33

Pick up a chilled bag with five Kraftpaule beers and a puzzle card at Stuttgart’s Riverhouse, then follow a vineyard walking route while solving tasks. The 2.5-hour outing ends where it begins. Bring sturdy shoes, and note that beer information and drinking order are not 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.”

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10.Rüdesheim am Rhein: wine hike and sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · from $86

Meet your private German-speaking guide at Rüdesheim’s Musikkabinett, then ride the cable car to Germania for sweeping Rhine Valley views. Taste regional wines, walk through the Niederwald, learn about Riesling and local wine culture, enjoy cheese and pretzel, and finish near Drosselgasse with a schnapps.

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11.Snowshoe hike in the Allgäu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $57

Meet at Skiparadies Grasgehren for a 15-minute briefing, then spend three hours snowshoeing through the Allgäu with a German-speaking guide. The route can suit your fitness level, from rolling high ground to a climb toward Riedberger Horn. Snowshoes, poles, gaiters, and a hot drink are included.

“Such a wonderful guide supportive and flexible we were delayed arriving due to an accident and diversion on the motorway. Incredibly scenery.”

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12.Jettingen-Scheppach: Alpaca hike through the Mindeltal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 30 min · from $41

At Schönenberg Alpakas near Jettingen-Scheppach, you’ll learn about alpacas and llamas, feed the animals, choose an alpaca, and walk through the Mindeltal. The German-speaking host leads small or large groups along seasonal forest and field routes. Plan on about two hours on site, despite the listed 30-minute booking duration.

“Wonderful experience from start to finish. The Alpacas were very friendly and cute and our tour leader was the best from start to the very end. Would recommend this to anyone, really relaxing and fun experience.”

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13.Ehrwald: Hiking Tour into breath taking Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet your German or English-speaking guide at Ebne 5 in Ehrwald for a two-hour walk through the Zugspitz Arena. Expect lakes, rivers, alpine flowers, wildlife, log cabins, and a photo-friendly lake viewpoint. The route changes with weather and local conditions, making this a gentle introduction to alpine hiking.

“Glad you liked the tour so much. See you soon and best wishes from Ehrwald.”

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