Hiking in Germany

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An ever-expanding selection of hiking holidays

Our expert team are ready to help you find your next incredible active adventure

We have meticulously handpicked hiking holidays in Europe's finest hiking destinations, offering a range of thoughtfully designed hiking routes along well-marked trails and paths. With our comprehensive selection of maps and GPX files, you'll have all the assistance you need to enhance your hiking journey and ensure an exceptional hiking experience, regardless of your chosen destination.

Flights are not included, but we can help you find the best way to arrive at your starting point.

Get ready to experience a hiking holiday in 2024!

Mountain hiker along the way to Abtenau

We are excited to launch our 2024 walking holidays programme. Our walking tour dates and prices are now finalised and you can now book a place on one of our self-guided walking holidays in Europe.

There are over 50 walking holidays to choose from, including popular routes such as the E5 Alpine Crossing, King Ludwig Way, GR221 in Majorca, and the increasingly well-known Lechweg Trail. You can also choose more challenging hiking tours around Tenerife, Madeira and Switzerland.

All walking holidays include digital mapping, luggage transfers, and local support. We are adding on new tours all of the time with even more routes and options to choose from. Call us on 01706 618155 to talk to us about your 2024 plans.

Must-do walking holidays

Discover some of our most popular walking holidays along the most requested routes.

Medium
Austria

Lechweg Path

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Athletic
Germany

Crossing the Alps E5: Oberstdorf - Meran

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Challenging
Italy

Piedmont and Liguria

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Medium
Portugal

Algarve Coastal Walk

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Challenging
Great Britain

West Highland Way

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Challenging
Spain

Majorca – Trans Tramuntana

Self-Guided | 8 Days
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Walking holiday trails and routes

Walk along Europe's most famous hiking trails and long-distance routes

We have self-guided cycle tours along Europe's most popular and well-known walking trails including the Camino de Santiago in Spain, the Rheinsteig in Germany, the Lechweg in Austria as well as long-distance hiking tours such as the trans-Alp E5 route and the GR221 in Majorca.

Walking holiday difficulty levels

Hiker at the Gosausee

Exploring the breathtaking natural landscapes of Europe through invigorating hikes offers a well-deserved respite from the demands of everyday life. As our walking holidays are self-guided, you'll be free to embark on your independent trek, setting your own pace along the way.

Our team of passionate adventure experts boasts extensive experience in organizing hiking tours throughout Europe. Their wealth of knowledge and expertise has resulted in an unparalleled collection of hiking tours and trails across the continent.

To ensure that our customers make the most of their hiking holiday, we have categorised each tour into four levels: Moderate WalkingWalkingMountain Hiking and Trekking. Discover the detailed profiles here to find your perfect fit.

New for 2024: Walking holidays with Charm

Hikers enjoy Italian gelato in front of the Kurhaus in Merano

Our 'Charm' walking holiday category allows you to experience a different kind of hotel accommodation and discover a more unique side to our walking holidays.

You can stay in hotels that offer something extra compared to our standard categories. You'll be able to experience excellent cycling with characterful places to stay at the end of the daily hike with spas and enhanced food options.

The Charm category is available on selected walking holidays in popular locations.

Find out more about our Walking Holidays with Charm.

What to expect on a walking holiday

We've put together a video gallery to feature some of our top walking routes and offer glimpses of the highlights you'll encounter as you journey from one destination to another during your holiday.

These concise videos will provide you with a preview of what awaits you on a walking holiday, offering glimpses of the landscapes, terrains, and local points of interest you can explore along the path.

You can find all our walking holiday videos, along with frequent updates, on our Active on Holiday YouTube channel.

Alternatively, you can browse our collection of walking holiday videos in the dedicated section on our website.

Why book with Active on Holiday?

We have access to hundreds of carefully-planned active holidays!

Active on Holiday offers a fantastic selection of self-guided, independent cycling and walking holidays throughout Europe. We are part of Europe's largest active holiday company and benefit from access to hundreds of holiday options for every ability level at great value prices.