At the beginning of May 2024, I spent four days in northern Germany on the Peene river, the Amazon of the North. If you want to experience almost untouched nature, the Peene is well worth a trip.

In this comprehensive guide, you will find all relevant information on hiking in Germany: accommodation, food, weather, what is allowed, do’s and don’ts and much more. This also includes good hiking spots, tips, recommendations and practices.

In late fall 2022, in addition to my attempt to climb the Zugspitze, I tried out the Tegelbergsteig via ferrata near Neuschwanstein Castle. The Tegelbergsteig is challenging, but it’s definitely worth it!

In the summer of 2020, I took a multi-day hike along the Rheinsteig, Germany. I hiked in picturesque scenery along various vineyards and the Loreley cliff. Unfortunately, the summer temperatures made the trip very sweaty.

In May 2023 I paddled 17 km / 10 mi down the Schwentine between Plön and Preetz in Germany. Besides windy lakes, there were also idyllic river arms with crystal clear water to discover.

In the summer of 2021 I was on a multi-day paddling trip with my packraft on the Ems river in northern Germany. Unfortunately, I had to break off the tour early, but I was still able to collect some impressions and would like to share them.

All posts from Germany.

I started hiking the Rennsteig from Eisenach in April 2022. With tarp and small luggage, it went a few days through the Thuringian Forest, beautiful views, great experiences and nice acquaintances included.

In early November 2022, I tried to ascend the Zugspitze over the via ferrata “Stopselzieher”. Even though it didn’t work out and I had to turn back, it was a beautiful tour.

This time it goes leisurely with a rented packraft along the Gose and Dove Elbe near Hamburg, Germany.