Best places: Nature preserves in Germany

Serene nature preserve featuring a looped hiking trail through a wooded area & scenic views.

Narrow, plant-filled gorge featuring a popular hiking trail with footbridges over streams.

Striking natural area known for myriad hiking trails, winter skiing & alpine panoramas.

👍👍 Simply magnificent!

👍👍 Nicest view on the Neckar river with such a sunset in this area. Very known to climb. There are several spots for climbers (with mounting spots in the ground). If you are not a climber, there are some places to sit near the edge (can be dangerous!) and relax or to go hiking in this vine area. There...

Nature reserve at a peat bog with birds & reptiles, plus hiking paths & a mini railway.

Landscape of dunes, beaches & heaths, popular for hikes rounding Sylt island’s southern tip.

👍👍 Schöner Weg, viele Treppen. Wenig Schatten. Sandig, Teilweise schmale Pfade. Insgesamt aber gut begehbar. Festes Schuhwerk vorteilhaft.Tolle Fernsichten aufs Meer und zum Leuchtturm. Viele Bänke. Zum Abschluß, Kaffee und Kuchen in der "Kupferkanne". Superschönes Kaffe mit riesigem Aussenbereich in...

Small island with 18th-century castle & butterfly house, landscaped with diverse flowers & trees.

Area of moors, forests & nature parks for hikers & cyclists, plus amusement parks & zoos.

Sprawling forested area offering intertwining kayaking trails & waterways with a peaceful vibe.

This 78,600-hectare national park along the Baltic Sea features shallow interior waters & wildlife.

👍👍 Nice view, good for hiking

UNESCO-program coastal nature reserve stretching 12 mi., with beaches, grassland, forest & lagoons.

Diverse habitats at this vast nature conservation area include wetlands, grasslands & salt marshes.

Wooded sanctuary with a range of prominent hills, offering hiking trails, a historic castle & views.

Scenic 33km-long river valley with imposing gorges & dense forestry, with popular hiking trails.

Looped walking trails around a lake also known for swimming at a shoreside lido, sailing & fishing.