The quality criteria
The Traumpfad trails offer what hikers want..
To guarantee this, the Traumpfad trails fulfill the quality requirements for the “premium hiking trails” of the German Hiking Institute. The appropriate certification for the award of the German Hiking Seal is in planning.
Form of the trails
- Special priority is given to earthy, grassy and resilient surfaces. Gravel and asphalt paths are avoided where possible.
- When selecting the paths, narrow, natural footpaths are given priority.
Trail routing
- Frequent change of landscape to avoid monotony.
Nature/Landscape
- Attractive natural countryside like beautiful forests, woodsides and meadow valleys are integrated into the routes of the trails.
- The trails go as near as possible past natural attractions like ravines and gorges, narrow passes, rocks and ancient trees.
- The trails are tangential to waters and shores that are as natural as possible.
- Beautiful views are integrated into the courses of the trails.
Culture/Civilisation
- When going through towns or villages, only pleasant passages are integrated (e.g. beautiful old towns).
- Historic buildings and monuments like palaces, castles and chapels are integrated where possible directly into the trail or via access routes.
- Inns and huts are integrated either directly or via access paths.
Hiking guidance
- Signs: helpful, clear, and free of errors, user-friendly and in good condition
- Signs include distances in kilometers, trail markers are mounted where they can be easily seen
- Information boards and location information for orientation
- Furnishing: benches and resting places
Quality hosts
- Fulfill the criteria for hiker-friendly hosts of the German Hiking Association
- Offer special services for hikers
- Give extensive information about the local hiking paths
