How many hiking trails are listed in Germany?

The directory currently includes 4,983 quality-checked routes in Germany, covering 168k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Germany?

European long distance path E6, Germany, Alternative Bavarian Forest currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with North South Trail, Section Forbach - Hark and Via Alpina Purple A41 before choosing.

When should you hike in Germany?

April to October is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Germany?

684 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Germany

5.0k quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Germany. Together their route lines cover 168k km. The average route is 33.8 km with 486 m (1,594 ft) of recorded ascent.

5.0k
Trails: 168k
Kilometres: 16
Regions: 18
National parks

The directory difficulty mix is 684 easy (14%), 1791 moderate (36%) and 2508 hard or expert (50%). 610 routes (12%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are panoramic viewpoint (3545), waterfall (614), mountain (498), pilgrimage route (190). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,908 m (9,541 ft). This page links 16 regions and 18 featured protected areas with mapped routes. The place-level planning field lists april to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. European long distance path E6, Germany, Alternative Bavarian Forest, North South Trail, Section Forbach - Hark, Via Alpina Purple A41 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

14.1 km

Via Sancti Martini HW-39-11 Börfink - Nonnweiler

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

295 m

Via Sancti Martini HW-39-11 Börfink - Nonnweiler

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
European long distance path E6, Germany, Alternative Bavarian Forest	40.6 km	1,347 m	11 hr	Point to point
North South Trail, Section Forbach - Hark	64.5 km	1,664 m	17 hr	Point to point
Via Alpina Purple A41	16.0 km	1,304 m	5 hr 19 min	Point to point
Fernwanderweg Zittau – Wernigerode (Sachsen Ost)	263 km	3,289 m	67 hr	Point to point
Via Sancti Martini HW-39-11 Börfink - Nonnweiler	14.1 km	295 m	3 hr 23 min	Point to point
Lausitzer Schlange 2: Rathen – Valtenberg	92.9 km	1,827 m	24 hr	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.