Testimonials of long-term Eurohike Customers

In the south, we cherished wonderful moments during our journey through the Douro Valley in Portugal. The hotel where we began and concluded our journey was truly "amazing," boasting a spectacular view over the valley and the Douro River. The finca tour in Mallorca was equally delightful. We encountered fellow German travelers here, adding to the enjoyment of our journey and evenings. The starting point, the charming village of Pollença, exuded an authentic atmosphere that we loved. Additionally, the nostalgic train ride to the citrus town of Soller was another highlight of our experience.

In Italy, we absolutely relished the long-distance route from Merano to Lake Garda, which was both stunning and captivating. The definite highlight was the "mountain stage" in the Brenta Dolomites and the hidden gem, Lake Molveno. The breathtaking view of Lake Garda from the mountain on the last stage was also truly priceless. Arriving at our final destination, Riva del Garda, and staying at the wonderful Hotel Antico Borgo, was the perfect conclusion to our tour.

Despite the fantastic journeys we've had, my partner and I unanimously agree that the most breathtaking walks were in Switzerland. During the hike to the Aletsch Glacier, one stage brings you astonishingly close to the magnificent glacier itself – truly incredible! Our overnight stay the day before, atop Belle Alp, was equally memorable, complete with a typical Valais dinner. Crossing the numerous, incredibly long suspension bridges – with the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge being the highlight – provided exhilarating challenges.

The Bärentrek route holds equal or even slightly higher esteem for us. Though somewhat challenging, the ascent to Hochtürli on Blümlisalp is undeniably rewarding. The descent along the Oeschinensee is yet another highlight. The entire hike was breathtaking, offering constant views of the Mönch and Eiger, and sweeping vistas over the Kleine Scheidegg along the Jungfrau massif. A fitting conclusion awaits in the "Sherlock Holmes" town of Meiringen, with the iconic Reichenbach Falls adding a memorable touch.

Our third tour of Switzerland took us on the loop tour of Lake Lucerne. While the walk along the lake shores was wonderful, the highlight was undoubtedly the mountain: Rigi. The crowning moment was our overnight stay at Hotel Rigi Kaltbad atop the mountain. It was truly special to wander along the beautiful paths almost entirely to ourselves, after all the other walkers had descended from the mountain.

What do we appreciate about individual walking vacations with Eurohike?
What we truly value about the tours with Eurohike is that there's always a highlight planned - whether it's a unique accommodation, an unconventional overnight stay, or something else. The tours are consistently well-organized, and there have never been any significant issues. The luggage transport service is also excellent, so that you only have to carry one day's worth of gear.

Which other walking holidays with Eurohike would we like to experience?

We have many more vacations planned with Eurohike (and Eurobike). This year, we are heading to Ireland to the country's oldest long-distance trail, the Wicklow Way.

What do we like best about individual walking holiday tours with Eurohike?
What we appreciate most about Eurohike is that you take care of everything that hikers would otherwise have to do themselves: the tour planning, the search for good stage destinations and the most interesting places to stay overnight, providing maps and directions, often offering tips on "bad weather" alternatives, places to get refreshments along the way, points of interest, and much more. And, of course, the luxury of having fresh clothes and reading material waiting in the suitcase at the end of a day. We've truly valued this convenience, the luggage transfer, on all 13 tours!

Another aspect we always anticipate is the evening surprise of where we will be staying tonight. Since our first Eurohike tour until today, we intentionally refrain from familiarizing ourselves with your hotel list beforehand. This maximizes the element of surprise. While there have been occasions when a hotel room did not quite meet our expectations, we've always found that this was compensated for by an even nicer hotel the following day - or by the realization that we would not have discovered this beautiful area at all without Eurohike.

We were personally greeted at the hotel several times on the evening of our arrival day and received a detailed, personalized briefing with great tips. On several occasions, we encountered really bad weather during hikes in northern Italy and had to shorten or skip a day's stage due to wet shoes. We were incredibly grateful for the enormous flexibility and helpfulness of the tour operators on site in these situations. This included giving us a lift in the luggage transporter or picking us up in the evening at a different point than the stage finish because of the weather.

We also highly value the opportunity to provide detailed feedback at the end of each hiking experience. We always take advantage of this. Your feedback questionnaire ensures that your tours will continue to improve and that your tour descriptions will always remain up-to-date.

Thank you once again to you and your local partners for all the effort and passion that goes into providing us with such wonderful hiking experiences!