Austria
Help rejuvenate the lungs of the planet through your walking holiday to Austria. For each booking taken our local agents Salzkammergut Touristik will plant a tree in this gloriously beautiful region. Trees are planted with each booking number and varieties include conifers and beech among others. Along with your travel documents you will receive the photo of “your tree” upon arrival – you even have the option of hiking to see it!
Experienced on our Austria’s Alpine Spendour, Dachstein Alpine Trek or Lakes & Alps in Style self-guided holidays.
Finland
Coniferous sweet-smelling pines, spruces and larches make up the Taiga forest of Finland. Travel to the wilderness close to the Russian border to immerse yourself in nature. Look out for wolf tracks and other local wildlife as you hike and canoe with your guide, surrounded by mile upon mile of trees.
Experienced on our Forests of the Midnight Sun guided-group holiday.
Japan
Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) is an expression coined by the Japanese which simply means immersing yourself in a forest environment for well being. Walking along the ancient pilgrim trails of Togakushi, framed by giant cedar trees is a humbling experience. Stunning autumnal foliage or new spring life will enhance your walking pleasure.
Experienced on our Ancient Trails of Japan guided-group holiday.
Germany
Hectare coverage of German forests has increased over recent years. Encounter beautiful forests, waterfalls, dyke ditches and the peak of Brocken Mountain. Pay a visit to Germany’s largest wooden church – the oak and spruce built baroque Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist – on a self-guided walk from Osterode to Thale.
Experienced on our Along the Harz Witches Trail self-guided holiday.
Corsica
The rugged Corsican landscape attracts walkers from far and wide. Embrace the changing landscape, at points walking through fragrant pine woods and then past 2,000-year-old oak trees, their thick trunks gnarled over time. Drift into a Mediterranean climate, met with lemon trees, figs and Eucalyptus.
Experienced on our Corsica’s Mountains & Coast self-guided holiday.
Corfu
Willow, cedar and juniper forests shade you from the Mediterranean sun as you traverse inland cobbled paths and goat tracks, dipping down to pretty coves for refreshing swims. Olive groves dot the undulating landscape highlighting the importance of this delicious local product.
Experienced on our Corfu Trail self-guided holidays.
For further information on any of our self-guided or guided group walking holidays, contact the walks team to book onto any of these trips.
