Hiking with kids in Germany | Eurohike walking holidays

Active with the family through Germany

Germany is ideal for active family holidays – it is diverse, easily accessible and full of beautiful landscapes. Many hiking trails are well developed and clearly signposted, so you can travel safely and relaxedly with your children. Tours along rivers are particularly recommended, as there are fewer altitude gains to overcome and the stages are easy to manage. At the same time, the country's many lakes – especially in Bavaria – invite you to take short detours and refreshing breaks. Whether you want to hike at a leisurely pace or discover new favourite places, Germany offers families just the right mix of nature, exercise and little adventures.

Safe, well-maintained hiking trails

Our hiking trips for families are carefully selected and follow well-maintained and secure hiking trails. This means you can enjoy the scenery with your children without having to worry about missteps. Short daily stages and well-signposted routes make the tours particularly relaxed and ensure that hikers of all ages can enjoy being active in the fresh air.

Adventures for the whole family

A hiking tour in Germany offers much more than just exercise: along the routes, you can expect picturesque lakes, idyllic river landscapes, rolling hills and impressive views of the Alps. There are numerous opportunities for children to play and explore – from boat hire and swimming spots to amusement parks. This means that parents can enjoy relaxing moments in nature while their children experience adventure and fun.

Bavaria for families

Moderate Walking

Hiking holidays in Bavaria for families: There is a reason why the Bavarian forest (Bayerischer Wald) is considered as the perfect hiking paradise in Germany. Wonderful vantage points and varied hiking trails can be found here. The first and at the same time the oldest national park in Germany is located in the largest contiguous forest landscape in Central Europe. There is a real jungle there, the only one in the whole country. Apart from the many exciting activities that can be experienced in the forest, the region with its sights offers the best conditions for an all-round successful hiking holiday with the whole family. If you also like to watch the animal inhabitants of the alpine pastures, like on the hiking trip Bavaria for families, 7 days, then you are set for a great holiday.

Family of three taking a break from hiking, Auerspitz in the background

Bavaria for families

7 Days

5 ratings

Best of Moselsteig for families

Walking

For a successful hiking holiday with children, not only the daily hiking stages and the route should be well chosen. Rather, the precise selection of family-friendly accommodation and a corresponding variety along the way is important in order to inspire even the little hikers for the active time out in nature. The multi-day hiking tour is guaranteed to be an unforgettable and beautiful experience for the whole family. A particularly multifaceted tour is our hiking tour Best of Moselsteig for families, 8 days. This active vacation takes you and your family from Bullay to Cochem and finally to Treis Karden. Discover the charming half-timbered villages and evergreen boxwood forests, hike on rocky high paths, and traverse the steepest vineyards in Europe. Fantastic views of the meandering loops of the Moselle River await you, along with countless vineyards, castles, and the most beautiful panoramic spots high above the water.

Best of Moselsteig for families

8 Days

2 ratings

Lechweg Path for families

Walking

The Lechweg Path for families guides you for 7 days from the source of the Lech at Formarinsee to the fairytale castles of Füssen. You hike through one of Europe’s last wild river landscapes, discovering the untamed nature of Vorarlberg and Tyrol. Crossing suspension bridges, riding cable cars, and passing sparkling mountain lakes, you experience waterfalls and alpine scenery up close. At the destination in Füssen, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles await, along with a boat trip on Lake Forggensee. This makes the tour a perfect adventure for both young and old.