Being a very outdoorsy nation, well-used cycle paths abound here. There are over 200 long-distance cycle routes in Germany, with alpine options for the hardy and riverside routes for the more leisurely cyclist. Pedalling by the paddling.

There are over 500 golf courses in Germany, some set in dramatic scenery. But we won’t let you play unless you’re a member of an official golf club in the UK, so there!

You’ll find an incredible 200,000km of marked trails across Germany. But for the very best walking, point your feet in the direction of a National Park.