You prefer to relax with activities and action? If so, go to Germany! With its many activities, the holiday land is intended for vacationers who like to be in motion and action all the time.
Whether you like leisurely hikes over hills and valleys or adrenaline-fueled mountaineering, an easy cycling trip along the seashore or knee-slapping uphill and downhill, exploring the lake with a paddle boat or rowing on wild waters - you Germany offers a huge range of possibilities for an active holiday tailored to your needs.
Hiking
It is among the most popular activities for active travelers hiking. Germany has more than 200,000 kilometers of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty, which pass through different landscapes and satisfy all tastes. Organizing a hike that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. Holiday country Germany offers countless exciting and more or less challenging hikes with shorter stages, during which you can enjoy resting by the lake, visiting an animal reserve, a restaurant or a forest playground, so that all family members will be delighted with the trip.
It's a good example The 230 km Jurasteig hiking trail in Bavaria, which, with twelve stages and a manageable height difference, represents a wonderful route for people of all ages. The route will lead you along alpine paths and across meadows, you can stop in one of the dreamy traditional villages, visit the Räuberhöhle cave and you roam the moors. Among the local attractions are a deer enclosure and numerous castles and monasteries. Another great idea is to take a boat trip to Weltenburg Abbey and regain strength with culinary delights.
If you like sports and are not afraid of heights, you can go on one of the longer hiking trails, where you have to overcome several meters of height. After all, the view from these peaks is the best! One such path is Schluchtensteig in the Black Forest National Park. The hiking trail in the south of the Black Forest runs close to the Swiss border; it is long 119 kilometers and leads past many pearls of nature concentrated in this area. It consists of six stages, with almost half of the route leading through unspoilt nature: along hidden gorges, past roaring waterfalls, steep rock walls and impressive views of the Alps. Along this beautiful route, there are also tourist attractions such as the famous Schluchsee at 952 meters above sea level and a cultural landmark, the cathedral St. Blasien.
Cycling
To those who are happiest when pushing the pedals, holiday country Germany offers many possibilities to design your vacation according to your wishes. Germany has together more than 70,000 kilometers of cycling routes and with such a choice, you will surely find the right tour for you.
On the West of Germany unique the Ruhr cycling route it combines industry and cultural and natural attractions in a small area. This one 240 kilometers the long route takes cyclists most of the time along the river, away from motor vehicles and past towns such as Hattingen with a charming old town and Essen, in which you can visit the Ruhr Eiffel Tower, an industrial complex Zeche Zollverein – a UNESCO World Heritage site – and a charming lake Baldeneyesee. On the uneven path, it is almost impossible to see lush forests, meadows, castles, famous wooden buildings and the remains of industry.
Water sports
Last but not least, they will be in Germany also enjoyed by water lovers. With the sea and many lakes and rivers there isn't a water sport that visitors can't try. Kiting, canoeing, rafting, sailing or kayaking on wild waters – Germany offers it all. Lovers rowing can be taken along the canoe trail Obermain-Lichtenfels descend all the way to Bamberg. This part of the river Main flows through Frankovska 42 kilometers without dams all the way to the city of Bamberg, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Good infrastructure for canoeists, beautiful landscapes and the possibility to finish the paddling tour in one of Bamberg's famous beer gardens are just some of the many reasons why paddling here is a good decision.
Adrenaline enthusiasts will probably draw more to the kayak and canoe capital Augsburg. In addition to many cultural attractions, this Bavarian city also offers an ice canal (Eiskanal). This Olympic track is the oldest man-made whitewater kayak-canoe course in Germany and has been attracting both professional and amateur athletes for years. For every passionate canoeist or kayaker, going down the ice channel is an experience not to be missed!
