Germany

Starting at the Castle of Neuschwanstein, you will hike up the Pöllartschlucht (it's a ravine with a creek) until the first big waterfall. You then go up a really steep mountainside fully overgrown with all kind of plants and trees. Hiking up the Pöllartschlucht is easy as you can follow a broad pat...

Lake Schrecksee lies squeezed in the Bavarian Alps and is well signposted from the trailhead. Especially during summer this location is popular as a swim in the alpine lake will cool you off! To get there drive towards Hinterstein in the Allgaeu region. Follow the small main street until there is a ...

You will begin this hike by driving to the Tourist Information at the Königssee ( https://goo.gl/maps/c3TF5kaSrov ). Walk down past all of the tourist shops to the Königssee (lake). There will be a ticket booth for buying boat tickets. You need to take the electric boat across the Königssee in order...

Starting at the Olympic Ski Jump in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (708 m), walk toward the mountains along Wildenauer Strasse and follow signs to the Partnach Gorge (Partnachklamm). There is a fee of 3 Euros per person to enter the gorge, but it is definitely worth seeing (and hearing.) If you arrive at th...

Starting at the base of the Karwendelbahn, follow signs under the roadway and up the hill. From there, follow the yellow signs to the Dammkarhütte. This portion of the hike is relatively easygoing, but the last little bit up to the hut involves quite a bit of shale, so be prepared to take your time ...

Yes, this is Germany. And no, this bridge is no fiction. Situated in the public park Rhodedendronpark Kromlau, this bridge is a must-see for everyone! How to get there: drive to 02953 Gablenz, Halbendorferstrasse 7 and park your car there. It's the closest parking lot to the park. Tickets cost aroun...

The town is fairly easy to navigate, but can be quite difficult without a map. It is recommended you start in the town center and work your way out. There are dozens of tourist attractions, but many are overpriced. One of the better things to do is to find one of the many stairwells leading up to th...

You can park your car at the Felsenmeer Informationzentrum , or take a bus into the small town Reichenbach and walk the rest. Parking fees are 3€ for cars and 5€ for buses. Make sure to use the bathroom before the hike, it's 50 cents inside the information center. For those who like to follow an org...

The hike begins at Darmstadt-Eberstadt Frankenbergers Mühle bus stop. There are no parking lots near by so I suggest using public transportation. Download the app RMV or simply go online to find directions from your current location. This application has been a life saver while using public transpor...

This easy hike to Starkenburg Castle is exactly how you want to end your day visiting the medieval town Heppenheim. Start your day making it to Marktplatz, the center of the historical part of town. If you're coming from the train station, cross the street and walk straight through the town. I alway...

The best way to get to this remote area is by car from Bad Schandau. Follow the beautiful winding road called "Kirnitzschtalstraße" until you reach the starting point, the parking lot "Wanderparkplatz Sturmbauers Eck" ( no parking ticket required). Cross the street and follow the wooden sign with a ...

The best way to get to this area is by car from Bad Schandau. Follow the beautiful winding road called "Kirnitzschtalstraße" until you reach the starting point, the parking lot "Nasser Grund." Cross the bridge and follow the signs to "Wilde Hölle." The start of "wilde Hölle" is a steep rock staircas...

The Heimgarten/Herzogstand trail is a famous one and there's a reason why: a great hike with outstanding views! Its close vicinity to the Kochelsee and Walchensee only make it even more attractive, since you can cool off with a swim in one of the lakes if you're done hiking and enjoying the views at...

You arrive at the parkinglot just outside of the city Berchtesgaden. From there you can either buy a bus ticket to take a ~20 min drive up or you can choose to hike, which will take you approximately ~4 hours. Once arrived you can choose again. Take the elevator or once again choose to hike to the K...

This was my first adventure during my visit to Germany. The hike starts at the historic 1936 winter olympics venue, Olympic-Skistadion stadium. The preserved stadium adorns the same sculptures and features found during the 1936 winter games. After taking in the olympic history, follow the signs and ...

Berchtesgaden National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The pristine water, looming cliffs, and natural beauty perfectly complement one another (and the two main lakes Koenigssee and Obersee are even featured in the opening scenes of "The Sound of Music.") This is a great pla...