Nature awakens in blooming Europe
Spring is a wonderful time of year. The natural landscapes in many regions of Europe awaken and present themselves from a charming side. This spring awakening can be experienced particularly intensely on a hike, always accompanied by the mild temperatures and away from the crowds. Our Eurohike team has put together the most beautiful travel destinations for a successful hiking holiday – our Eurohike Wanderplus included. And the best part about it? All destinations are in Europe and can easily be reached by car or in a few hours by plane, perfect for a successful, individual hiking holiday.
- Our tip: Would you like to take your four-legged companion with you on your hiking trip? No problem – many of our active trips can also be booked as a walking holiday with a dog.
Spring hiking in Austria
Walking on the World Heritage Trail Wachau
Delicate pastels and a wonderful aroma: the apricot blossom in the Wachau adorn the UNESCO World Heritage landscape with magical clouds of flowers. Every year the approximately 100,000 apricot trees in the Wachau open their buds between March and April. The exact time cannot be calculated, but for many hikers the apricot blossom marks the start of a successful hiking year. On our walking holiday World Heritage Trail Wachau, 8 days and the walking holiday World Heritage Trail Wachau with Charm, 8 days you will experience wonderful spring hikes in beautiful Lower Austria.
Camino De Santiago from Salzburg to Tyrol
The hiking tour along the Way of St. James leads through the Salzburg Alpine foothills and across the border into the Bavarian Rupertiwinkel region. Experience the princely archbishopric of Salzburg, the inner mountains of Tyrol and numerous impressive churches that line the route and make every stage worthwhile. The Trumer Lakes in the north of Salzburg are the perfect place to cool off during your journey. Those who embark on this individual pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago from Salzburg to Tyrol will experience numerous moments of peace and reflection.
Carinthian Mountains & Lakes
Meter-high peaks, countless sunny days a year and lakes as far as the eye can see – Carinthia offers ideal conditions for an extensive hiking holiday. Starting in Villach, the route leads across the Alps, past numerous lakes and back to the starting point after eight days. But it's not just the idyllic landscape that makes this hike so special: a cultural highlight awaits you at the Renaissance Porcia Castle, and you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Millstatt from the Sternenbalkon (star balcony) in the hiking village of Döbriach.
Spring pleasure in Germany
Hiking on the Rheinsteig
On our hiking holiday options on the Rheinsteig you can experience all the advantages of the officially certified premium hiking trail in Rhineland-Palatinate. The hiking holiday Rhine walking: Rüdesheim - Koblenz, 8 days as well as the hiking holiday Rhine walking: Mainz - Koblenz, 11 days and also the shorter hiking holiday Rhein Rhine walking: Rüdesheim - St. Goarshausen, 5 days guarantees enjoyable active experiences amongst castles, vineyards and the best culinary delights of the region. Our tip: A photo opportunity particularly worth seeing awaits you at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the famous Loreley rocks.
Hiking on Altmühltal-Panorama-Path
Where extensive natural and cultural landscapes and diverse hiking trails meet delicious culinary delights must be the ideal place for a successful active holiday. A hiking holiday in the Altmühltal takes you along the most beautiful places in Bavaria. Enjoy your active break on our walking holiday Altmühltal-Panorama-Path, 9 days, the walking tour Altmühltal-Panorama Path, 7 days or the shorter walking holiday Altmühltal-Panorama Path, 5 days.
Enjoy Switzerland by foot in spring
Discover the highlights of Ticino on a hiking holiday
On our hiking tour Highlights of Ticino you will discover the Mediterranean region of Ticino by foot as early as March. Always accompanied by mild temperatures and wonderful natural landscapes, you will walk in five day stages from Bellinzona via Lugano, Serpiano to Mendrisio. In Ticino, alpine landscapes meet the typical southern flair – perfect for your successful hiking holidays without luggage.
Spring awakening in Italy
Piedmont - Liguria
Italy is a wonderful country – especially for hikers. From March onwards, it offers unique mountain experiences and the particularly mild climate in Italy is ideal for a break in the open air. The perfect starting point for a relaxing hiking holiday in spring. Our Piedmont – Liguria trip takes you from the vineyards in the delightful Langhe region through medieval villages and the mountains of Liguria with views of the snow-capped Alps. Soon you will be accompanied by Mediterranean vegetation on the Riviera of Flowers. A fantastic coastal hike leads to the famous San Remo. Read more about hiking in Piedmont.
Around Lake Garda
An incredible variety of landscapes awaits you at Italy's largest lake. From the Alpine Trentino region, the route takes you to the elegant Lombardy Riviera and through the province of Veneto back north to the impressive region around Monte Baldo. High above the lake, fantastic panoramic trails offer incredibly beautiful views of the deep blue waters of Lake Garda. Lively holiday resorts, charming alleys and cosy promenades make this trip an experience that promises pure holiday flair.
Discover Sardinia's east coast
The Orosei Nature Park is home to some of the most beautiful bays in Europe. The best thing about them is that some can only be reached via hiking trails from the hinterland, allowing active holidaymakers to enjoy the soothing tranquillity and sea views in these locations. Rugged coastlines, turquoise bays and encounters with wildlife await you here. Sardinia is a particularly recommended destination in spring. The blooming flowers of the macchia, the scent of rosemary, laurel and numerous other Mediterranean herbs exude spring fever as you hike along the picturesque coast.
Campania’s Amalfi Coast
Hiking pleasure on the sunny Amalfi Coast: In the south of Italy, the region on the Amalfi Coast is not only known for summer bathing fun. In spring, the colourful diversity of plants extends over the whole of Campania and is best explored on foot in the walking holiday Campania’s Amalfi Coast, 8 days.
Hiking time-out in Spain: Spring in Majorca
From almond blossoms and citrus fruits: Hiking on Majorca
To the orange blossoms on Majorca: Thousands of the small white flowers, which give off an enchanting scent, accompany you on a spring hike on Majorca. Especially around the village of Sóller, the orange blossom reaches its peak between February and May. In Sóller there are usually three stages of development of oranges on a tree: the pretty flowers and green fruits that are ripe for harvest. On the hiking tour Majorca‘s West Coast with Charm you are right in the middle of it all, exploring orchards and densely overgrown terraces. An experience only possible in spring
Visiting Portugal: spring-hiking along the coast
Rota Vicentina
Thanks to the mild temperatures, hiking holidays along the famous Rota Vicentina can be booked almost all year round. The well-known fishing trail runs along the wild Atlantic coast from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Sagres. Along the way, you can expect to see picture-perfect rock formations. The seemingly endless cliffs are unlike anything else you will find elsewhere. At Cabo de São Vicente, you have reached the southwesternmost point of mainland Europe and are rewarded with an incredible view over the vastness of the ocean. The warmth of the locals, as well as cultural and culinary highlights worth seeing, accompany you along the way.
Springtime in France: Hiking holidays on the Côte d’Azur
Signs of spring on the Côte Vermeille
From March onwards, the enchanting Côte Vermeille and the Spanish Costa Brava await you. Every day, you can choose between a coastal hike and a mountain route in the eastern foothills of the Pyrenees. Passing vineyards and fragrant scrubland, you will reach the sea, where you can enjoy magnificent views. Along the way, numerous cultural highlights await you, such as the beautiful castle of Collioure, the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes in the middle of the Cap de Creus National Park, and the home of the world-famous artist Salvador Dalí in Cadaquès.
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