Company outings with hikes have always left a good impression on employees. Scavenger hunts are used by companies as a company outing into nature to motivate employees and keep them busy for a long time. Hiking tours are fun, relaxing for the body and mind, as well as easier to organize for everyone involved, they say. Here are five of the best hiking routes in Germany where an active company outing will be really fun.
Hike through the Eifel
With a length of about 12 km, this hike is not particularly long, but the region is worth it in any case. An Eifel hike offers many beautiful viewpoints and plenty of opportunities to spend a whole day with the team in nature. One sight, for example, is in the Schleiden region of the Eifel - the Ordensburg Vogelsang. The huge area built by the Nazis is embedded in nature near the Rursee. From here, the walk with or without a scavenger hunt takes us towards the Rursee, past a ghost village where we can stop and enjoy a picnic. The walking route can also be shortened if, for example, there are participants who are not so good on foot. At the end, all participants can fortify themselves at a delicious barbecue buffet before returning home by bus.
Hike through the Ruhr
Nowadays, the Ruhr region inspires many cyclists and hikers with exciting routes that lead not only from colliery to colliery. A very well-known starting and finishing point is Lake Baldeney, located in Essen. Its moderate size, numerous lakeside paths and its surroundings on the Ruhr make for extended but not too long walks. To completely circle Lake Baldeney, you have to hike or cycle 18 kilometres.
If you prefer it more industrial, you can also go on a company outing to the Zollverein coal mine. Here you can see everything that is related to the black gold - guided tours can also be booked for your team. With us as your event agency you can plan your own scavenger hunt on the colliery grounds and get even closer to the history of the collieries in Essen.
Explore the Lüneburg Heath
The Lüneburg Heath is located in Lower Saxony and is known above all for its heather and the cute heath sheep. Hikes are possible almost everywhere here and there is no shortage of sights in the Lüneburg Heath either. Company walks in the Lüneburg Heath usually all have a culinary end to the day in barn cafés or on estates with hearty heath specialities. An absolute highlight, which many travel bloggers have already reported on, is the Steinhuder Meer, which you can easily cycle around with your team. Small cafés and shops invite you to stroll and enjoy. And don't forget the trip to Wilhelmstein Island in the Steinhuder Meer, which has a long and interesting history.
The Mecklenburg Lake District
The Mecklenburg Lake District is a geological phenomenon and at the same time an absolute experience, with countless lakes and hiking trails that can be perfectly used for an outdoor company outing. A beautiful hiking route on the Mecklenburg Lake District is the one from Rechlin to Müritz, which takes about half a day. Here you can make a stop at the Aviation Museum in Rechlin in between. Also interesting are the many opportunities to plan a beach day at the lakes and compete with your colleagues for victoryin a real beach Olympics, right?
The Harz region in Saxony-Anhalt
There are many hiking trails in the Harz region that are perfect for a company outing. You can also spice up such a Harz hike with a night-time horror event in the middle of the forest. Accompanied by a very dark story, you and your team embark on a journey into the unknown. Deep in the forests of the Harz there is no mobile phone reception and your participants will start to get scared shortly after the start of the team event. You can easily plan such a horror night hike with us as your event planning company.
Conclusion
Today we have presented five of the best hiking trails in Germany that you can plan for a company outing with your team. It is important to know that every company outing can be tailored to the needs of the participants. Depending on the physical condition, we can plan hikes and company outings that are either sweaty or very moderate. The fact is that all your employees will be motivated in the long term.
