The “Qualitätsgastgeber Wanderbares Deutschland" quality seal is Germany’s only nationwide certification scheme for hiker-friendly hosts. All the approved food and accommodation providers guarantee a wide variety of facilities, food and services that are specially tailored to the needs of hikers.

“Wanderbares Deutschland” quality hosts offer hikers special services, including:

• a drying room for clothes and equipment  
• guests accepted at short notice and for one-night stays
• knowledgeable staff offer advice on local hiking options
• information about the current weather situation
• drip trays for your hiking boots
• free water-bottle refills with tap or spring water

They’ll also organize a shuttle service to and from the hiking trails, reserve you a room or transfer your luggage to your next stop.