Walking and Hiking
The German countryside is laced with colour-coded hiking trails , most of which are suitable for a Sunday afternoon stroll, though many trails are actually sections of much longer hikes. Very few hikes pass through remote or isolated areas and there's always a village, campsite or youth hostel fairly close by so you can make a trek of just a few hours or of several days' duration without much trouble. The best of the trails are described in the Rough Guide and the local tourist offices have masses of information and maps ( Wanderkarten ) relating to the walks in their area. Because the hikes are so easy, you won't need any specialist equipment, but take a comfortable day-pack for carrying picnic provisions. There are some potential frustrations , however. The prevalence of trees in all the scenic areas (with the exception of the Swabian Jura and the upper reaches of the Bavarian Alps) not only means that you're only occasionally rewarded with long-range views, but also ensures that there's seldom much chance to deviate from the regimentation of the marked paths. Don't let this rigidity fool you into skimping on proper maps: at times the trails can peter out or become confused, particularly when signs have become weather-worn or have been vandalized.
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