Company outings that include hikes have always made a good impression on employees. Companies use treasure hunts as a company outing
in nature to motivate employees
and keep them engaged over the long term. Hiking tours
are fun, relax the body and mind, and are easier to organise for everyone involved. Here are five of the best hiking routes in Germany, where an active company outing
will be real fun.
A hike through the Eifel
Although this hike is not particularly long at about 12 km, the region is definitely worth exploring. On an Eifel hike
you'll find plenty of beautiful viewpoints and ample opportunities to spend a whole day in nature with your team. One attraction, for example, is in the Schleiden region of the Eifel – Vogelsang Ordensburg. Built by the Nazis, this huge site is set amid nature near Lake Rur. From here, the hike
with or without a treasure hunt
takes us towards Lake Rur, past a ghost village where we can stop and enjoy a picnic. The route can also be shortened if, for example, there are participants who are not so confident on their feet. At the end, all participants can enjoy a delicious barbecue buffet before taking the bus back home.
A hike through the Ruhr region
Today, the Ruhr region attracts many cyclists and hikers with exciting routes that do not just lead from one former coal mine to another. A very well-known starting and finishing point is Lake Baldeney in Essen. Its moderate size, numerous paths along the shore and surrounding countryside along the Ruhr make for long but not overly demanding hikes. To walk all the way around Lake Baldeney, you have to hike or cycle 18 kilometres.
If you prefer a more industrial setting, you can also take a company outing to Zollverein Coal Mine
. Here you can explore everything to do with black gold – you can also book guided tours for your team. With us as your event agency
you can plan your own treasure hunt on the former coal-mine site and get even closer to the history of Essen's coal mines.
Explore the Lüneburg Heath
The Lüneburg Heath is in Lower Saxony and is best known for its heather and its charming Heidschnucken sheep. You can hike almost everywhere here, and the Lüneburg Heath is not short of attractions either. Company hikes
in the Lüneburg Heath usually end with a culinary treat at a barn café or an estate serving hearty local specialities. An absolute highlight, which many travel bloggers
have also written about, is Lake Steinhude, which you and your team can easily cycle around. Small cafés and shops invite you to browse and enjoy yourself. And don't forget a trip to Wilhelmstein Island
in Lake Steinhude, which has a long and fascinating history.
The Mecklenburg Lake District
The Mecklenburg Lake District is a geological phenomenon and an experience in its own right, with countless lakes and hiking trails that are perfect for an outdoor company outing. A lovely hiking route in the Mecklenburg Lake District runs from Rechlin to Müritz and takes about half a day. You can stop off at the Aviation Technical Museum in Rechlin along the way. There are also plenty of opportunities to plan a day at the beach by the lakes and compete with your colleagues for victory in a real Beach Olympics, wouldn't you say?
The Harz region in Saxony-Anhalt
The Harz region has many hiking trails that are perfect for a company outing. You can also add a twist to a Harz hike with a night-time horror event in the middle of the forest. Accompanied by a very sinister story, you and your team set off on a journey into the unknown. Deep in the forests of the Harz, there's no mobile phone reception, and your participants will start to feel afraid soon after the team event begins. You can easily arrange a horror night hike
with us as your event agency.
Conclusion
Today, we've introduced you to five of the best hiking trails in Germany
that you can plan for a company outing
with your team. The important thing to know is that every company outing
and every hike can be tailored to the participants' needs. Depending on their fitness levels, we can plan hikes and company outings
that are either strenuous or very moderate. The fact is that all your employees will be motivated for the long term.
