Hiking and cycling routes in Germany

Germany has long waymarked paths through its hills and forests, and signed cycle routes along its big rivers. The river routes are mostly flat and easy to split into short days. The walks climb more and spend a lot of time in forest. A few of the routes here carry on into Austria, Switzerland or another neighbour.

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Trips tracked in Germany

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Questions and answers

How many routes in Germany are there here?

45 at the moment, 22 for walking and 23 for cycling. 19 of them also go through other countries.

Which are the longest and shortest?

Of the routes that stay in Germany, the longest is Ostseeküstenradweg at 1,100 km and the shortest is Harzer Hexenstieg at 94 km.

Which routes suit a first trip?

24 are graded easy or easy to moderate, and most of those are cycle paths along rivers. They’re mostly flat and go through plenty of towns, so you can stop when you like.

Can I track my trip in Germany on a map?

Yes. The Pebbls app records your route as you walk or ride, pins your photos and notes to the map, and turns each chapter into a flyby film. Friends and family can follow along.

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