Hiking vacation

From snow-covered mountain peaks rising thousands of meters above sea level to mirror-smooth lakes and legendary low mountain ranges, there are countless hiking opportunities for children and adults alike. There are no restrictions for your hiking vacation. Relaxed strolls with a baby carriage are just as much a part of the repertoire as multi-day tours to the dizzying four-thousand-metre peaks of the Swiss Alps - it's entirely up to you to decide how you want to organize your hiking vacation!

144 curated retreats 4.9 (73 reviews) from €99

Nature coaching vacation - an individual time-out that has a very lasting effect!

Mühltal, Germany

$875 / 2 Days

Finca vacation with yoga and hiking in Mallorca

Montuïri, Spain

$1,987 / 8 Days

Paths to serenity - yoga, nature experience and meditation in the Mühlviertel region

Altenfelden , Austria

$935 / 5 Days

Fitness & Wellness Weeks Mallorca ∼ April, May & October 2026

Paguera, Spain

$1,445 / 8 Days

4.5

CrossFit & vacation in the Tyrolean Alps - August 2026

St. Johann in Tirol, Austria

$1,386 / 6 Days

5.0

Men's Retreat in Austria – A 2.5-day intensive retreat for men

Brand, Austria

$646 / 3 Days

4.5

Yoga and Hiking Vacation in the Algarve - Portugal

Monchique, Portugal

$1,693 / 8 Days

Yoga & hiking time-out in the national park

Roßleithen, Austria

$911 / 5 Days

Culinary Active Vacation in Umbria – 8 Days of Delights Including Olive Harvesting, Truffle Hunting, and Wine Tastings

Castel Rigone, Italy

$1,152 / 8 Days

Clear Your Vision - A Hiking Retreat for Greater Clarity

Tschagguns, Austria

$341 / 4 Days

5.0

CONSCIOUS WALKING IBIZA - A WEEK OF HIKING AND LIFE COACHING DURING ALMOND BLOSSOM SEASON IN FEBRUARY

Ibiza, Spain

$1,470 / 8 Days

5.0

Yoga weekend in Chiemgau

Aschau im Chiemgau, Germany

$411 / 4 Days

Hiking and functional fitness on the Moselle July 2026

Beilstein, Germany

$704 / 3 Days

5.0

Greece - Karpathos 2026: Yoga, Hiking, Climbing, and the Sea

Adia, Greece

~~$811~~ $682 Last Minute / 8 Days

VIPASSANA HIKING - Hiking, the scent of the sea, and silence for women at ASHRAM MALLORCA

Son Servera, Spain

$3,175 / 8 Days

Qigong Retreat in Crete, Greece

Sougia, Kreta, Greece

$1,974 / 11 Days

Magic Sacred Plants Journey | Heuvelrug National Park | Holland

Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Netherlands

$822 / 4 Days

Mindfulness and a Positive Lifestyle on Sylt with Johanna Katzera

Sylt, Germany

$764 / 6 Days

5.0

Yoga + Hiking + Donkeys for All Ages

Sachsenheim, Germany

~~$693~~ $646 Frühbucher / 5 Days

Fitness & Wellness Week Crete - May & September 2026

Sisi, Greece

$1,527 / 8 Days

Hiking, Leisure, and Culture in Tuscany

Aramo , Italy

$294 / 6 Days

Mindful Writing on Sylt

List auf Sylt, Germany

$764 / 6 Days

5.0

Fitness & Wellness Weeks Croatia May & Sep 2026

Brela, Croatia

$1,327 / 8 Days

QIGONG and GREEK DANCE in ZAGORI - Greece

Ioannina, Greece

$1,645 / 8 Days

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine a hiking holiday with other themes like yoga, meditation or mindfulness?

Yes, that is the norm rather than the exception. Pure hiking programmes are only a small share of the selection, the larger part pairs hiking with a second daily practice. Yoga and hiking is the most common combination: yoga in the morning, the trail during the day, sometimes a yin or stretching session in the evening. Meditation and hiking runs quieter, with guided morning sitting practice and meditative walking on the route. Mindful hiking adds sensory exercises, a slower pace and silent stretches. Qigong and hiking blends Chinese movement forms with shorter walks. Anyone looking for pure hiking without an additional practice will also find it, mostly as a base-camp format and in hut-trekking.

Which regions are most popular for a hiking holiday?

The hiking holiday selection spans around twenty countries, with the weight on the German-speaking region and on four foreign anchors. In Germany, Baden-Württemberg leads with nine programmes around the Stromberg-Heuchelberg nature park and the Swabian Alb, followed by Bavaria with eight programmes around the Chiemgau, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with seven programmes mostly on Rügen and Brandenburg with four programmes in the Hohe Fläming. In Austria the focus is Upper Austria with nine programmes in the Mühlviertel, Vorarlberg with eight programmes in the Brandnertal and Montafon, and Tirol with seven programmes. Four foreign anchors stand out: Mallorca with nine programmes, the Portuguese Algarve with six programmes mostly around Monchique, Andalusia with five programmes in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and Crete together with Corfu and Pelion at three to four programmes.

How long does a typical hiking holiday last?

Across the 144 hiking holidays on offer, the median stay is six days, with a middle range of four to seven days. The week-long format with arrival on Sunday or Monday and departure on Saturday is the most common variant. Long weekends with three or four days are present as an entry-level format, mainly in the German low mountain ranges and the Hohe Fläming. Longer programmes of eight to fourteen days are found mainly in hut trekking in the Alps and on the Mediterranean islands, where a two-day journey naturally suggests a longer on-site phase. Anyone wanting to get to know hiking as a quiet routine is well served by the week variant; anyone seeking depth or planning a longer trek tends to pick the ten- to fourteen-day programmes.

How much does a hiking holiday cost?

Across all 144 hiking holidays on offer, the average is €1.352, with a median around 925 euros for a typical six-day programme with full board and guided routes. The range runs from €99 for shorter weekend formats or simple guesthouses in the German low mountain ranges up to €11.900 for longer programmes with single rooms, hut trekking in the Alps or combined yoga-hiking weeks on Mallorca. What usually drives the price is not the hiking itself but the room category, the mountain location and the scope of additional modules like yoga, sound bowls or massages. The middle bracket, roughly 600 to 1,300 euros, holds the bulk of the booked programmes.

Is a hiking holiday suitable for beginners?

Yes, most hiking holidays are designed for mixed groups and are well suited to beginners and returning hikers. Typical daily legs run ten to eighteen kilometres with three to six hundred altitude metres, which is doable with average baseline fitness and proper hiking boots. Programmes in the German low mountain ranges, in the Mühlviertel or in the Hohe Fläming take a gentler approach and work well as a first hiking holiday. Things get more demanding in hut trekking in the Alps and in the Mediterranean mountains, where longer legs, more altitude and sure-footedness are required. A mountain guide or hiking leader walks ahead, sets the pace and the breaks, so less experienced hikers can keep up. Anyone unsure should ask the host directly whether the leg profile matches their current form before booking.

What is typically included in the price of a hiking holiday?

The standard price for a hiking holiday usually covers accommodation in a shared or double room, full or half board with a packed lunch for the trail, and the guided daily routes with a mountain guide or hiking leader. Many programmes add an evening module such as a yoga session, a meditation or a sound journey, included in the programme at no extra charge. What is extra: single-room supplements, massages, individual wellness applications or the journey to the starting point. In hut trekking, overnight stays in mountain refuges are mostly in shared dormitories, a single room is rarely available there. Travel and travel insurance are not included. Among the 144 programmes, it pays to check the details; the range from €99 to €11.900 is usually explained by exactly that.