Many visitors to Germany experience only some of the most popular cities such as Munich, Berlin or Frankfurt whilst on a business trip or city break and have never really explored the country in great detail. We have active holidays in various parts of the country in northern, central and southern Germany for you to really get to know the capital of active travel.
In the southeast, the Bavarian Alps and the Allgäu mountain region are great places to walk or cycle around. In the southwest, the Black Forest and low mountain ranges in the heart of Germany are ideal for hiking and cycling holidays in Germany.
Germany also has an abundance of waterways, coastlines, and lakes to explore including the North Sea Coast, the Baltic Sea Coast, the Mecklenburg Lake District, Lake Constance, and several large lakes that are dotted around Bavaria.
The major rivers and waterways are one of the main reasons why an active holiday by bike or on foot is one of the best ways to explore Germany. The famous cycle paths follow the major rivers including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe and Weser and there are also walking trail options along the upper forests and riverbanks.
Northern Germany
Get on your bike and discover the north of Germany! Start your tour in the edgy port city of Hamburg and head up to the North Sea coast following cycle paths alongside the major shipping routes as you head closer to the sea. You can also follow the trail of the Hanseatic League to Bremen or get to know the small, yet popular islands off the North Sea or Baltic coasts. The mighty rivers of the Elbe and Weser lead you along well-maintained cycle paths and nature reserves whilst the beach resorts of the Baltic Sea will impress you with their pristine white sands and lively resort towns.
Central Germany
Cycle through Saxon Switzerland with its bizarre rock formations or opt for tours to Cottbus and along the Elbe to the city of Dresden. You can also visit Berlin and cycle around a city that represents both urban renewal, reunification and a view of Germany’s past.
Central Germany is especially attractive for cyclists as its beautiful rivers are home to several log-distance cycle routes such as the Rhine Cycle Path, Moselle Cycle Route, and the Main Cycle Route. You’ll cycle past picturesque vineyards, historic castles, traditional villages and towns. You can also walk along most of the routes too. There really is something for everyone in this part of Germany with both excellent walking and cycling trails to follow.
Southern Germany
Beautiful landscapes, fantastic bike paths, German dishes on the menu, great beer, and lakes make southern Germany one of the best all-around active holiday destinations. This part of Germany is ideal for a cycling holiday. Discover the beautiful lakes on our Bavarian Lakes cycling holiday from Munich. Ride around neighbouring Switzerland and Austria on the Lake Constance cycle tour and start your Danube Cycle Path cycling holiday at the river city of Passau.
Each part of Germany has its own traditions, culture, and different reasons to visit. You’ll quickly find that German cycling and walking routes are outstanding with fantastic signage and the dedicated trails are easy to follow.
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Active on Holiday is part of the Eurofun Group. For more than three decades, they have experience as a tour operator and have set the standard in active holidays. With a focus on cycling holidays, walking holidays, active family holidays and cruising & cycling, we can offer a wide range of active holidays throughout Europe to suit all abilities. All holidays include luggage transfers and local support.
You can contact us by telephone by calling our UK-based booking line on 0044(0)1706 618155. You can reach us from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Our website is continually updated and we will be able to answer any questions that you may have about specific tours.