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Best hikes in Germany with the Deutschlandticket

One ticket, every regional train — these hikes start at stations served by RE, RB and S-Bahn.

Top routes compared

  • Bastei loop

    Saxon Switzerland

    7 km · ~300 m ↑

    S-Bahn S1 from Dresden Hbf

    Moderate D-Ticket valid

  • Partnach Gorge & Eckbauer

    Bavarian Alps

    11 km · ~450 m ↑

    RB6 from München Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    Moderate D-Ticket valid

  • Tegernsee panorama trail

    Bavaria

    14 km · ~400 m ↑

    RB57 (BOB) from München Hbf to Tegernsee

    Moderate D-Ticket valid

  • Schlaubetal valley trail

    Brandenburg

    20 km · ~200 m ↑

    RE1 from Berlin Ostkreuz

    Moderate D-Ticket valid

  • Brocken via Harz narrow-gauge railway

    Harz

    12 km · ~700 m ↑

    RE to Wernigerode, then HSB steam train (separate ticket)

    Challenging Not valid

Distances and elevation are approximate. Always check current timetables before you travel.

Practical logistics

  • Covered: all S-Bahn, RE and RB trains, U-Bahn, trams and local buses nationwide. Not covered: ICE, IC/EC, FlixTrain and most historic/tourist railways (e.g. Harz HSB, Kirnitzschtalbahn).
  • Plan with the DB Navigator app and tick “Only local transport” to see Deutschlandticket-valid connections.
  • Frequency: most regional lines run hourly or every 30 min; check the last train back, especially on Sundays and in rural areas.
  • Meeting points: meet at the departure platform 10–15 min early; groups often sit together in the first or last carriage — check the event page.
  • Gear: sturdy waterproof shoes, layers, 1.5 l water, snacks, your Deutschlandticket on your phone plus ID, and a power bank.

Upcoming hikes

10 hikes

Autumn Hike to Schloss Wiesenburg, Hagelberg Summit & Burg Eisenhardt
Wiesenburg · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Autumn Hike to Schloss Wiesenburg, Hagelberg Summit & Burg Eisenhardt

A 17 km autumn hike at a relaxed pace through the Hoher Fläming Nature Park: the Schloss Wiesenburg palace and landscape park, the Hagelberg (200 m, highest point of the Fläming), Ice Age "Rummeln" dry valleys and Burg Eisenhardt above Bad Belzig. Meet 9:10 at Berlin-Charlottenburg station. Hosted by Travel Tribe, €10, travel on the Deutschland-Ticket.

17 km
Moderate
Sat 7 Nov, 09:10
Regional train RE7 Berlin → Wiesenburg (Deutschland-Ticket)

via Meetup

Grunewald & Teufelsberg Walk
Berlin · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Grunewald & Teufelsberg Walk

Forest paths and city views from Teufelsberg.

9 km
Easy
Sun 8 Nov, 10:00
S-Bahn S7 → Grunewald

via Eventbrite

Potsdam Alpaca Hike: Historic Parks, Palaces and Lakeside Brewery
Potsdam · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Potsdam Alpaca Hike: Historic Parks, Palaces and Lakeside Brewery

A 12 km autumn hike through Potsdam's historic parks: Park Babelsberg, an alpaca walk through Glienicker Park, the Glienicker Brücke, and a finish at the lakeside Meierei brewery in Neuer Garten. Meet 11:00 at Babelsberg S-Bahn station. Led by Urbanature Travel.

12 km
Moderate
Sun 8 Nov, 11:00
S-Bahn S7 → Babelsberg (Deutschland-Ticket)

via Eventbrite

Schlaubetal Wild South: The Ultimate Autumn Hiking Adventure
Müllrose · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Schlaubetal Wild South: The Ultimate Autumn Hiking Adventure

A 20 km late-autumn hike on the Schlaubetal-Wanderweg, "Brandenburg's Wild South": quiet forests, the Schlaube river, glacial valleys and historic watermills. Meet 8:00 at Berlin Ostkreuz. Led by guide and Lonely Planet author Daniel Cole with Urbanature Travel.

20 km
Moderate
Sat 14 Nov, 08:00
Regional train Berlin Ostkreuz → Müllrose

via Eventbrite

Schlaubetal: Brandenburg's Quality Hiking Route
Müllrose · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Schlaubetal: Brandenburg's Quality Hiking Route

A 20 km hike along the certified Schlaubetal Trail, "Brandenburg's Wild South": glacial valleys, lake chains and historic watermills, with lunch at Forsthaus Siehdichum. Led by guide and Lonely Planet author Daniel Cole.

20 km
Moderate
Sat 14 Nov, 08:00
Regional train Berlin Ostkreuz → Müllrose

via Eventbrite

Malerweg Stage 1
Pirna · Saxony / Dresden By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car

Malerweg Stage 1

First stage of the famous Painters' Way.

11 km
Moderate
Sat 14 Nov, 09:00
S1 Dresden Hbf → Pirna

via Meetup

Culinary Hike Tegernsee / Bad Kreuth
Tegernsee · Bavaria By train A Eco-Route: -49% CO₂ vs car English

Culinary Hike Tegernsee / Bad Kreuth

A technically easy but long 20–23 km culinary hike around Tegernsee: late breakfast at the Naturkäserei in Rottach-Egern, then through the forest to Wildbad Kreuth for fresh fish, and back to Tegernsee station. Meet 8:50 at the start of track 33, München Hbf. Hosted by Andrea (Munich Stammtisch).

21 km
Moderate
Sun 15 Nov, 08:50
BRB RB57 München Hbf → Tegernsee, bus 356 (Deutschland-Ticket)

via Meetup

Herzogstand Ridge
Kochel am See · Bavaria By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car

Herzogstand Ridge

Ridge walk between Herzogstand and Heimgarten.

15 km
Advanced
Sat 21 Nov, 08:30
RB66 München Hbf → Kochel

via Local guide

Winter Harz Adventure: Brocken Views & Forest Trails
Bad Harzburg · Harz By train A Eco-Route: -49% CO₂ vs car English

Winter Harz Adventure: Brocken Views & Forest Trails

A 10 km winter hike in the Harz forest above Bad Harzburg, with a cable car ride up and views towards the Brocken. Direct train to and from Berlin.

10 km
Moderate
Sat 23 Jan, 07:00
Direct train Berlin Lichtenberg → Bad Harzburg

via Eventbrite

Brandenburg Heights: An Epic Hike Across State Highlands
Ortrand · Berlin / Brandenburg By train A+ Eco-Route: -81% CO₂ vs car English

Brandenburg Heights: An Epic Hike Across State Highlands

A 20 km late-winter hike across Brandenburg's borderlands with Saxony, up to the state's highest point and the Heideberg Tower. Led by guide and Lonely Planet journalist Daniel Cole.

20 km
Advanced
Sat 20 Feb, 07:00
Regional train Berlin Ostkreuz → Ortrand

via Eventbrite

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