Hikes in Germany offer the full range of outdoor experiences from peaceful strolls on lazy moors to crazy Klettersteig (metal rungs attached to granite peaks) upon 10,000 ft rocky peaks.
Do you know where the word wander comes from?
Wandern is the German word for hiking.
After an hour walking straight up in the Allgäuer Alps, you'll find impossibly cute micro villages perched on a cow-munched down meadows at high altitude fitted with only 12 geranium adorned houses and a fully operational restaurant serving hot and delicious food.
With a full bar and beer on tap of course. Because, hey, it's Germany!
Here's my full packing list so you bring only the gear you need and don't end up taking too much to weigh you down.
In the rolling in the Pfälzerwald or Eifel or Schwarzwald, you'll wander along wooded hills and flat moors without seeing anyone for an hour, and yet there'll be wooden benches with backrests situated every mile or so, just in case someone needs a rest.
And unless it's directly fenced off, people on foot with their dogs (or cats on a leash, yes I've seen this and it really makes it hard with my husky) are allowed by law to walk and wander along any path, road or side of farm field.
If you've got recommendations let us know by email at cravetheplanet@ gmail.com and we'll try to get out and create a GPS so you can simply follow along on google maps. No special gear required.
From your friends here at Crave the Planet who understand it's all about the connection!
Until Next Time, Climb Your Mountains!
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Author profile: Morgan Fielder is a passionate hiker and writer, physical therapist, and European Cornhole Commissioner. She is living near Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany and featured giving science-based hiking tips and advice.
When not out exploring the mountains or sea, she’s writing articles and gear reviews to empower Outdoor Journeys that include family and good food. She is actively involved in the community and advocating for connection and sustainability with her community projects at Cornhole Europa and Sustainable Investors Group.
