GERMANY

Useful posts about the top attractions, cities, and programs in Germany. Focusing on nature, castles, gorges, waterfalls, etc. Hiking & biking routes.

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Zugspitze (2962 m) - Cable car, hiking route, huts ...

December 9th, 2022

The highest point in Germany is the 2,963 meters high Zugspitze in the Alps. It is ideal climbing terrain for lovers of height, but we recommend it to those who prefer easier hikes, as you can go up with a cable car. From the top, you can enjoy the panorama of four countries while eating and drinking in the country's highest mountain hut. At the top, you find Germany's most beautiful roof terrace, where a unique 360° panorama opens up all year round. From there, you can count 400 Alpine peaks f

Eibsee Guide 2022 - Parking, swimming, boat rental ...

December 7th, 2022

The 15-meter-deep Eibsee is one of Germany's most popular lakes. The lake at the foot of the Zugspitze is an ideal hiking area where you can swim in the lake. And if that wasn't enough, the irregular shape of the lake offers an exciting panorama, and the 8 islands of different sizes are just icing on the cake. It is 3.15 km long and 560 meters wide. Its deepest point reaches 35 meters, and the loop trail around the lake is 8 km long. Overview Eibsee Details Country Bavaria, G

Breitachklamm gorge 2022 - Opening hours, parking, routes ...

December 5th, 2022

Between Germany and Austria, you find the deepest canyon in Central Europe, the Breitachklamm gorge. The cleft formed by the Breitach River is approximately 2.5 km long, an exciting and child-friendly trail. During your journey, you will be able to discover the hidden crevasse by crossing wooden platforms and bridges. Breitach is a 24 km long river. The most beautiful part is found here, at the gorge - which many consider one of the jewels of the Alps. 💡Some parts of the gorge reach a depth o

Höllentalklamm gorge - Opening hours, parking, route ...

November 30th, 2022

One of the most beautiful gorges in Bavaria is the German Höllentalklamm (Valley of Hell Gorge), a wild, narrow gorge at the foot of the Zugspitze in Germany. A roughly 1 km long, exciting, well-constructed trail leads through the gorge, which families with children are guaranteed to enjoy. Wedged into the high mountains, the working Hammersbach stream carved out the gorge. The river transports the glacial water of the Zugspitze (Germany's highest mountain) into the valley. On your way, you ca

Eltz Castle, Germany - Opening hours, parking, tours ...

November 25th, 2022

One of the most beautiful castles in Germany [https://trekhunt.com/en/tag/germany] is the medieval Eltz Castle in Rhineland. The appearance of the 12th-century castle is reminiscent of the age of chivalry. In contrast to Neuschwanstein Castle, the stone castle hidden in the Eltz forest is more modest, hidden and less known. Maybe that's what gives it its charm. If you loved fairy tales about heroes, princesses and dragons as a child, you would like the fortress. It is a must-do program when vis

Saxon Switzerland and Bohemian Switzerland - Maps, tickets, attractions, routes, etc.

August 3rd, 2021

The Czech Republic and Germany brotherly share one of the most exciting regions in Europe, Bohemian Switzerland and the Saxon Switzerland National Parks. The diverse region is famous for its special rock formations. Hiding among lush pine forests, the hilly countryside is a real bucket list place for everyone. Its beauty and exoticness can attract many tourists from countries all over the world. The countryside enchants everyone (if you have been there, or even if you have not), so we made this

Leutaschklamm Geisterklamm - Opening hours, parking, trails ...

October 14th, 2020

A lesser-known but all the more fabulous gorge lies on the border of Austria and Germany. It is the Leutasch gorge on the border of Bavaria and Tyrol, originally called Leutaschklamm or Leutascher Geisterklamm. While the Bear Gorge or the Ötschergraben are famous all over Europe, many local families visit the Bavarian Alps and the Tyrolean mountains. Perhaps you have already seen pictures of the gorge, the most famous of which is the high bridge above. One of the surprising features of the gorg

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