Hiking is Germans' favourite outdoor activity. Photo by Tobias Mrzyk on Unsplash You've probably heard that Germans love hiking or 'wandern'. And when we say hike, we don't just mean a short stroll.

Germans combine hiking with history, culture, ecology, food and drink. On the national Day of Hiking DW takes a look at a pastime nearly two-thirds of Germans regularly enjoy. Early morning misty ...

He has made his hobby into his job: Manuel Andrack goes hiking and writes about it. Germany's best known hiking columnist has rejuvenated this recreational activity which was long regarded as a little ...

No matter what kind of outdoor activity gets you off that couch, you will be able to pursue it in this land of lakes, rivers, mountains and forests. No matter what kind of outdoor activity gets you ...

German campsite owner opens walking trail for nudists. September 24, 2009 — -- Heinz Ludwig, who owns a campsite and restaurant in the small village of Dankerode in the eastern German state of ...

The West Highland Way in Scotland is ranked among the best hiking trails in the world, according to "Time Out." When it comes to hiking, Germany offers a wealth of options: Numerous picturesque areas ...

The German Wine Route is billed as the country’s oldest scenic drive, winding 50 miles through the wine villages of the Pfalz region. But for wine lovers with a love for nature and able knees, there’s ...

Wilsede, an idyllic village in the middle of Luneburg Heath, can only accessed by foot, bike or carriage, and is a great stop for food made from locally grown ingredients—skewered vegetables, roast ...