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Bodensee-Königssee-Radweg: Couples take a break at Hintersee ©DZT (Günter Standl)

Sustainable natural landscapes - unique and well protected

Germany's cities are world-famous, but the surrounding natural landscapes often remain unfamiliar to foreign visitors. Nevertheless, one third of Germany consists of protected natural landscapes. 16 national parks, 16 biosphere reserves and more than 100 nature parks vividly demonstrate how we can protect the beauty of nature and preserve biodiversity for the future.

Discover unspoilt forests, spectacular rocky landscapes and lonely mountain peaks. Take a discovery tour on well-signposted hiking and cycling trails or let qualified rangers introduce you to the wonders of nature. By the way: most of the natural landscapes are also accessible by bus and train.

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A Variety of Hiking Trails

Saar-Hunsrück Climb: Couple hiking on the hanging rope bridge Geierlay ©DZT (Günter Standl)

Accessible Travel

Nonnweiler: Barrierefreier Spaziergang mit Rollstuhl durch das Keltendorf Otzenhausen ©DZT (Jens Wegener)

Excellent Long Distance Cycle Routes

Weserradweg: Couple on the bike ©DZT (Jens Wegener)

Forest experiences from above

Schönstedt: Treetop path in the national park hainich,, Thüringer Tourismus GmbH ©TTG

Natural Deceleration

Bad Wildungen: UNESCO World Natural Heritage Hutewald Halloh in the National Park Kellerwald-Edersee ©DZT (Francesco Carovillano)

Nature as a Healer

Göhren: Man runs through the Kneipp treading pool on Rügen; Treading water; application ©DZT (Christoph Jorda)

True Darkness

Starry sky over the International Star Park Eifel National Park ©Nationalpark Eifel (Maximilian Kaiser)

Wild National Parks

Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland ©gettyimages (rusm)

Tips for Sustainable Nature Experiences

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More about tourism offers in Germany's natural landscapes

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  • Natural landscapes & islands - enjoyment for the senses

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  • Camping: freedom under the stars

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Find accommodation that meets sustainability standards.

This selection is based specifically on the publication "Anforderungen an Unternehmenszertifizierungen für nachhaltigen Tourismus in Deutschland", 2017, Die VERBRAUCHER INITIATIVE e. V. ("Requirements for company certifications for sustainable tourism in Germany", 2017, The CONSUMER INITIATIVE e.V.)