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Hiking. Cycling. Winter sports

Active holidays in Germany

When active adventures meet moments of relaxation, your active holiday in Germany begins. In the areas surrounding AHORN Hotels & Resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to combine sport, exercise and relaxation. Germany’s diverse natural landscapes are ideal for hiking, cycling and outdoor activities – perfect for an active break without a long journey.

AHORN SUMMER OFFERS

Active in summer

  • AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

    Sachsen Erzgebirge
    Ahorn Hotel Am Fichtelberg Hiking Weeks
    5-day AHORN hiking week
    • 4 nights including half board
    • Walks:

      • Monday: guided walking tour of Oberwiesenthal with information about the town, its history, winter sports, etc. Meet at 3 pm for a welcome
      • Tuesday: longer day hike (4 hours+) with a stop for refreshments (refreshments at your own expense)
      • Wednesday: shorter hike (approx. 2 hours), afternoon at leisure
      • Thursday: longer day hike (4 hours+), including a packed lunch and a small picnic; return journey via the Fichtelbergbahn (during maintenance periods, a longer day hike as on Tuesday)
    • 1 AHORN hiking certificate
    • “Washing station” for hiking boots on the hotel grounds
    from 320 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
  • AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda

    Thüringen Thüringer Wald
    Berghotel Friedrichroda Hiking Couple Jun23
    4 Days of Hiking in Thuringia
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 2 packed lunches for your hike
    • Here’s what you can look forward to, among other things:
      • The hotel’s own hiking tips
      • 1x 15-minute foot massage with magnesium oil
      • Daily evening entertainment
    • Use of the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
    from 264 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
  • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Rubelaender Stalactite Cave
    4 days of miners and cavers
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 1 guided tour each: through the Rammelsberg World Heritage Site (museum and visitor mine), through the Samson Mine in St. Andreasberg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and through the Rübeland stalactite cave
    • 3x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg stations
    • 3 varied and extensive evening buffets
    from 264 € Adult with half board More information Check availability

    AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

    Sachsen Erzgebirge
    Ahorn Hotel Am Fichtelberg Hiking Weeks
    5-day AHORN
    hiking week
    Travel dates:
    18.05.2026 - 22.05.2026 22.06.2026 - 26.06.2026 31.08.2026 - 04.09.2026
    • 4 nights including half board
    • Walks:

      • Monday: guided walking tour of Oberwiesenthal with information about the town, its history, winter sports, etc. Meet at 3 pm for a welcome
      • Tuesday: longer day hike (4 hours+) with a stop for refreshments (refreshments at your own expense)
      • Wednesday: shorter hike (approx. 2 hours), afternoon at leisure
      • Thursday: longer day hike (4 hours+), including a packed lunch and a small picnic; return journey via the Fichtelbergbahn (during maintenance periods, a longer day hike as on Tuesday)
      • Friday: sunrise hike (meeting takes place shortly before sunrise)
    • 1 AHORN hiking certificate
    • “Washing station” for hiking boots on the hotel grounds
    • Use of the indoor pool and fitness room
    • Daily evening entertainment
    • 4x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg station
    • 4 varied evening buffets
    from 320 € Adult with half board

    AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda

    Thüringen Thüringer Wald
    Berghotel Friedrichroda Hiking Couple Jun23
    4 Days of Hiking in
    Thuringia
    Travel dates:
    11.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 2 packed lunches for your hike
    • Here’s what you can look forward to, among other things:
      • The hotel’s own hiking tips
      • 1x 15-minute foot massage with magnesium oil
      • Daily evening entertainment
    • Use of the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
    from 264 € Adult with half board

    AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

    Niedersachsen Harz
    Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunlage Rubelaender Stalactite Cave
    4 days of miners and cavers
    Travel dates:
    18.03.2026 - 21.12.2026
    • 3 nights including half board
    • 1 guided tour each: through the Rammelsberg World Heritage Site (museum and visitor mine), through the Samson Mine in St. Andreasberg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and through the Rübeland stalactite cave
    • 3x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg stations
    • 3 varied and extensive evening buffets
    • Use of the indoor and seasonal outdoor pool
    from 264 € Adult with half board
    Experience nature, exercise and adventure

    Active holidays in Germany

    Germany is a true paradise for active holidays and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re hiking, cycling or motorcycling, the varied landscapes offer ideal conditions for unforgettable experiences in nature. Discover, for example, the ancient hiking trails in the Ore Mountains, or explore the idyllic paths in the Thuringian Forest, which offer stunning views whatever the season.

    Cyclists and mountain bikers will also find plenty to enjoy. Around the Fichtelberg in the Ore Mountains, Saxony’s highest peak, stunning routes wind through forests, over ridges and past picturesque villages – with ever-changing panoramic views. For motorcyclists, the winding roads of the low mountain ranges offer perfect conditions for varied tours through breathtaking natural scenery.

    In winter, the Ore Mountains and the Thuringian Forest transform into a popular snow sports destination. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or winter hiking on snow-covered trails make the region an ideal destination for an active winter holiday in Germany.

    AHORN WINTER OFFERS

    Active in winter

    • AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

      Sachsen Erzgebirge
      Hotel Am Fichtelberg: Winter Ski Slopes
      A short winter break
      • 2 nights including breakfast
      • 2 varied evening buffets
      • 1x day ski pass (from 9.00 am, for the Fichtelberg ski area) available at the hotel
      • Use of the indoor pool and fitness room
      from 243 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
    • AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

      Niedersachsen Harz
      Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunweisse Weeks Wurmberg
      White Weeks in the Harz Mountains
      • 4 nights including half board
      • 1 après-ski drink (0.2 l) per adult
      • Use of the MediStream® above-water massage bed (20 mins) per adult
      • 4x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg station
      from 368 € Adult with half board More information Check availability
    • AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof

      Thüringen Thüringer Wald
      Ahorn Hotel Am Fichtelberg: Snowshoeing in winter
      Winter hiking in Oberhof
      • 2 nights including half board
      • 1 welcome drink (0.2 l) on arrival
      • 1 guided winter hike as per the weekly programme
      • 1x admission (4 hours) to the H2Oberhof wellness spa

      *excluding public holidays and the Biathlon World Cup

      from 236 € Adult with half board More information Check availability

      AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg

      Sachsen Erzgebirge
      Hotel Am Fichtelberg: Winter Ski Slopes
      A 3-day winter
      break
      • 2 nights including breakfast
      • 2 varied evening buffets
      • 1x day ski pass (from 9.00 am, for the Fichtelberg ski area) available at the hotel
      • Use of the indoor pool and fitness room
      from 243 € Adult with half board

      AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

      Niedersachsen Harz
      Ahorn Harz Hotel Braunweisse Weeks Wurmberg
      5 days in the Harz Mountains during the White Weeks
      • 4 nights including half board
      • 1 après-ski drink (0.2 l) per adult
      • Use of the MediStream® above-water massage bed (20 mins) per adult
      • 4x breakfast buffet with waffle and egg station
      • 4 varied and extensive evening buffets
      • Use of the indoor pool and fitness room
      from 368 € Adult with half board

      AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof

      Thüringen Thüringer Wald
      Ahorn Hotel Am Fichtelberg: Snowshoeing in winter
      3 days of winter hiking
      in Oberhof
      Travel dates:
      01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027
      • 2 nights including half board
      • 1 welcome drink (0.2 l) on arrival
      • 1 guided winter hike as per the weekly programme
      • 1x admission (4 hours) to the H2Oberhof wellness spa
      • 1 packed lunch and hiking map
      • Use of the indoor pool and fitness room
      • Use of the Oberhof town bus during your stay

      *excluding public holidays and the Biathlon World Cup

      from 236 € Adult with half board
      Enjoy a variety of activities

      Ideas for active holidays in Germany

      Whether you’re looking to relax in the great outdoors, take on sporting challenges or enjoy active time together – an active holiday in Germany offers a wealth of possibilities. From hikes and bike rides to exciting outdoor adventures, families, couples and solo travellers will find a wide range of leisure activities and places to visit.

      To ensure your holiday is perfectly tailored to you, we have put together a selection of ideas for active holidays in Germany. If you are still unsure or cannot find a suitable offer, we would be happy to advise you and help you book the ideal experience

      • When travelling with kids and teens, you need an active holiday that has it all: fun, sport, games and action. The challenge is to challenge the youngsters without overwhelming them. This is achieved through a balanced mix of joint efforts (we made it to the top of the mountain!) and the thrill of new experiences – for example on the Flyline, summer tubing or an adventurous bull ride. Back at the hotel, it’s time to put your feet up – especially for the adults. Because the little ones will happily carry on playing here too – the YOKI AHORN Children’s World at AHORN Hotels & Resorts offers the perfect setting for this.

      • Every family’s wish: to arrive and immediately soak up that holiday atmosphere. For active holidaymakers, this means savouring the anticipation of fantastic excursions and sporting activities. The best way to do this is for the whole family to meet up first at the hotel, where playgrounds, swimming fun, a shared activity programme and good food provide the perfect foundation for further plans. Then it’s off to the 1,000-metre-high tree-top zip line in Lower Saxony or the Schorfheide climbing park in the Uckermark. A varied active holiday that delights every member of the family and creates unforgettable experiences.

      • Singles on an active holiday in Germany can enjoy a flexible and varied range of activities that offer both sporting challenges and relaxation. Whether it’s the longest suspension bridge at an altitude of 1,000 metres or the 10,000-square-metre indoor ski centre in the Thuringian Forest, which is open all year round, there is plenty to discover here alongside the diverse natural landscape. After an active day, our guests enjoy the AHORN wellness experience. A lovely bonus: an active holiday in Germany for singles offers not only adventure, but also the chance to meet new people and connect with like-minded individuals.

      • There are countless ways for couples to enjoy an active holiday in Germany. Here, the focus is on relaxing together after an active day. The motto is: enjoy each other’s company and explore nature. Hotels specialising in couples offer everything from yoga weekends to long hikes and exciting excursions. Visit the 12 hot springs in Karlovy Vary, near the Czech border, or try the “GigaSwing” pendulum jump from the Titan RT suspension bridge in the Harz Mountains. Together, every moment becomes special!

      Where to go for an active holiday in Germany?

      Germany offers a wide range of options for a varied active holiday. Whether in the majestic mountains of the Harz, the unspoilt forests of the Uckermark, the rolling hills of the Thuringian Forest or the historic landscapes of the Ore Mountains – every region has its own unique charm and a wealth of activities. From hiking and cycling to exciting excursions, cultural discoveries and adventurous experiences, there’s something for everyone here. Be inspired by our recommendations and start planning your next active holiday today!

      • In Saxony, the rich mining history of the Ore Mountains awaits you. This region offers a fascinating blend of historic towns and unspoilt forests, ideal for a varied and active holiday. A particular highlight is the Fichtelberg, Saxony’s highest mountain. The Fichtelberg cable car runs from Oberwiesenthal up to the summit plateau, surrounded by dense forests, close to the natural tree line. Enjoy an unforgettable stay at the AHORN Hotel Am Fichtelberg or, for guests aged 14 and over, at the Best Western Ahorn Hotel Oberwiesenthal. You can also explore Saxon Switzerland from the AHORN Waldhotel Altenberg.

      • The Uckermark captivates visitors with its vast fields, clear lakes and dense forests. This picturesque natural landscape offers peace and relaxation away from the crowds of tourists. Enjoy your stay at the AHORN Seehotel Templin and immerse yourself in the wide range of activities on offer for active holidaymakers, from hiking and cycling to water sports and birdwatching. Here you will find the perfect spot for a relaxing and active holiday surrounded by nature.

      • In the Harz Mountains, majestic peaks meet picturesque valleys. This region offers a rich blend of cultural treasures and natural beauty, with legendary witch-haunted villages and idyllic hiking trails through dense forests. Whether hiking, cycling or climbing – the Harz Mountains have something for everyone. Spend an unforgettable stay at the AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage and discover the numerous leisure activities this picturesque region has to offer.

      • With its dense forests and rolling hills, the Thuringian Forest attracts both nature lovers and those seeking relaxation. This region offers the perfect blend of historic towns and a wide range of outdoor activities, making it an ideal destination for a varied getaway. Discover the diversity of the region and enjoy your stay at the AHORN Panorama Hotel Oberhof or the AHORN Berghotel Friedrichroda. Here you will find everything an active holidaymaker could wish for.

      Most popular types of active holidays in Germany

      Whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing or motorbike tours – there’s something to suit every taste. Here are some of the most popular active holidays you can enjoy in Germany:

      Hiking holiday

      Germany is a hiker’s paradise, with well-signposted trails through picturesque countryside. The Thuringian Forest and the Ore Mountains offer wonderful routes that will delight both beginners and experienced hikers alike. Discover the great outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

      For a walking holiday

      Cycling holiday

      Cycling in Germany is a real pleasure thanks to the extensive network of cycle paths. From flat routes in the Uckermark to challenging trails in the Ore Mountains, there is something to suit every cyclist. Cycling holidays offer an eco-friendly and active way to explore the beauty of the region.

      On a cycling holiday

      Ski holiday

      Germany’s low mountain ranges, such as the Harz and the Thuringian Forest, are perfect destinations for skiing holidays. The Fichtelberg in the Ore Mountains and Oberwiesenthal offer excellent slopes for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. The snow-covered landscapes and well-groomed slopes ensure unforgettable winter experiences.

      For a skiing holiday

      Motorcycle holiday

      Motorcyclists love Germany’s winding roads and stunning landscapes. The Harz and the Ore Mountains offer exciting routes with magnificent views. An active holiday on a motorbike means savouring that sense of freedom and adventure to the full.

      For a motorbike holiday

      What activities are available in Germany?

      Germany offers a wide range of outdoor activities that are ideal for an active holiday, depending on the region, weather and season. Hikers will find well-signposted routes in the Thuringian Forest and the Ore Mountains. Cyclists and mountain bikers can enjoy flat routes in the Uckermark or challenging trails in the Harz Mountains. Winter sports enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in the regions around the Fichtelberg and Oberwiesenthal, with skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking and sledge riding. Water sports such as boating and swimming offer a refreshing change of pace on the lakes and rivers near the AHORN Hotels & Resorts. Motorcyclists appreciate the winding roads and picturesque landscapes in the Harz Mountains and the Ore Mountains. In addition to sporting activities, historic towns, cultural attractions and cosy inns invite you to explore the area. With the right equipment and preparation, your active holiday in Germany will be unforgettable. The surroundings of AHORN Hotels & Resorts provide the ideal backdrop for this.

      Tips for your active holiday in Germany

      Are you looking for more inspiration for your active holiday in Germany? Here are a few ideas:

      • Mountain biking along the shores and river courses of Lake Lübbe
      • Hiking and Nordic walking in the Harz
      • Cross-country skiing and downhill skiing in Oberhof
      • Discover the fitness trail in Friedrichroda
      • Cycling in the Ore Mountains

      Tip: Weatherproof clothing is a must for a successful active holiday. That way, the fun continues even when it rains. Also, choose a hotel with leisure activities that aren’t dependent on the weather. Then you’ll have a varied programme even on days when the weather’s not so great and can enjoy the day to the full!