Winter hikes in Germany — from the Baltic Sea to the Alps

To the north in winter? In any case, we think so! Because the frosty landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will quickly conquer your heart. A good example of this is this hike through the Warnow breakthrough valley. On narrow hiking trails and romantic wooden bridges, you hike the almost four kilometers… read more

You can experience one of the most impressive landscapes in northern Germany in its winter dress on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. The lighthouse path leads you to the northwest tip of the Darß peninsula through its fairytale pine forest. To where stately red deer live and where the dreamy, white… read more

In addition to the Darßer Ort nature reserve on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, you should definitely have seen the chalk cliffs on Rügen in northern Germany. In winter, the Jasmund National Park impresses with some special features, a rough sea and deserted hiking trails. Perfect for a winter adventure… read more

The Eifel ladder is not only an absolute stunner as a three-day long-distance hiking trail. In winter, the stages can easily be converted into wonderful daytime winter hikes. This hike follows the route of the third stage from Kempenich to the Hohe Acht, the highest elevation in the Eifel, to Adenau… read more

Moors have their own charm in both summer and winter. So also the Eschfenn in the Schneifel, the mountain range in the western Eifel. Low-hanging, snow-covered branches line the paths and the plank paths bring you into a fairytale-like and mystical environment between white plains and dark bushes.



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Many sections of the Goetheweg in the Harz have something of the Scandinavian mountain ranges. It leads you through the Harz mountains, through dense forests and a moor in winter outfit. One advantage of the Goetheweg is that it mostly runs on level paths and has hardly any inclines. So it can be done… read more

The Wurmberg hike takes you on an almost twelve-kilometer circular hiking trail, including the highest mountain in Lower Saxony - the Wurmberg. The starting point for this beautiful tour through the Harz Mountains in Lower Saxony is the valley station of the Wurmberg cable car.



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The largest lake in the Black Forest, surrounded by a snow-covered landscape, paths through forests with white treetops and two pretty little towns await you on this hike from Schluchsee to Lenzkirch. For a good eight kilometers you can immerse yourself in the winter landscape of the Black Forest and… read more

With your snowshoes in your luggage, you'll arrive in the morning either by bus or by car in the Black Forest town of Breitnau. The place is the perfect starting point for an extensive snowshoe hike, because above Breitnau you will find many suitable mountain meadows and forests. From the church it goes… read more

With the Titisee, the Feldberg-Schluchsee and the Feldberg, the climatic health resort of Hinterzarten is located in an impressive region of the Black Forest. In winter, this hiking trail around the village shows you the beauty of the region - and the most beautiful Black Forest farms.



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In just a few minutes, you can immerse yourself in the foothills of the Ore Mountains from Neuhausen. From the train station you walk out of the city along the Flöha in the north. In front of you are ten kilometers in the wintry tranquility of the Ore Mountains. You will mostly encounter paved paths… read more

The Schmalwassertalsperre is crystal clear like a mirror in front of you. In its water you can see the surrounding mountains and the clouds are also reflected in it. A sight that enchants you from the first moment in winter. On the winter hiking trail along the dam you can enjoy this view over a total… read more

This almost flat winter hiking trail leads you first through the Seybothenreuther Forest. This forest lies between Kirchenlaibach and Weidenberg - before you continue to the higher elevations of the Fichtelgebirge. A relaxed 14 kilometers are ahead of you from Kirchenlaibach. You can simply take the… read more

The wild watercourse of the Pegnitz, surrounded by rugged rock formations, dense forests and small, Franconian houses. Hiking in the Pegnitztal is not only worthwhile in summer. In winter frost, snow and fog plunge the valley into an absolutely enchanting atmosphere that you can experience on this hiking… read more

This route goes high up from Kirchehrenbach to Walberla and Rodenstein, the north and south crests of the Ehrenburg. In addition to great views of the Wisent Valley, you can look forward to some history on the Celtic wall and the postcard image of St. Walpurgis. After climbing the Ehrenbürg you hike… read more

Old walls rise from the snow-capped mountains north of Bad Berneck. You will get to know these mysterious walls even better on this tour. From the market square in Bad Berneck you hike the uphill path up to Bad Bernecke Castle and then on, enthroned high above the city, to the pavilion, the Marienkapelle… read more

In the Bavarian town of Oberstdorf, a snowy winter hike is a must. Where in summer wild flowers line the hiking trails, you are now surrounded by a white landscape. This circular hiking trail takes you from the winter sports resort of Oberstdorf to the tiny mountain village of Gerstruben. On the way… read more

Do you fancy a trip to the lake in the middle of a snowy landscape? Then you can pay a visit to the wonderful Freibergsee on this hiking tour. It is the largest high mountain lake in the Allgäu and is 931 meters above sea level. The start and finish point of the circular hiking trail is the train station… read more

The deepest rock canyon in Europe is one of the few that you can visit in winter. Then it offers you a really magical world with long icicles and frozen spray. Combined with this relaxed hike around the Breitach Valley, it is a lovely winter excursion for young and old.



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On the Enzianweg in the Ammergau Alps, everything revolves around the legendary Ettal Abbey. For a good five kilometers you hike around the monastery on this hiking trail. It starts at the parking lot of the monastery, from which you first walk directly to the historic building. However, you will not… read more