Treetop trails in Europe
Experience Europe’s treetops – your ultimate overview of all known treetop trails
Welcome to our comprehensive overview of the most fascinating treetop walks in Europe! In this article, we have compiled a detailed list of all known treetop walks, sorted by country and federal state. We also offer you a practical overview map to help you find the locations of the treetop walks quickly and easily. Whether you want to explore an adventure in the forests of Germany, a breathtaking view in the Alps of Austria or the majestic treetops of Scandinavia – our list has something for every nature and adventure lover.
What makes treetop walks so special
Treetop trails, also known as treetop paths or tree top trails, are unique constructions that allow you to experience the forest from a completely new perspective. These elevated paths lead you through the treetops and offer breathtaking views that would otherwise remain hidden from you. As you walk along the wooden or steel footbridges, you can enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of nature up close.
A special highlight of many treetop walks are the integrated information stations, which provide you with exciting knowledge about the local flora and fauna. There are often also interactive elements and adventure modules, which are particularly interesting for families with children. The structures are designed to be suitable for all ages and fitness levels and offer both relaxing walks and small adventures.
Treetop walks are not only a wonderful way to explore nature, but also promote awareness of the environment and the preservation of our forests. They offer a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of nature up close without disturbing them.
Discover our comprehensive overview now and plan your next trip to the treetops of Europe!
Map view of the treetop trails in Europe
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Treetop trails in Germany
Below is an overview of 20 interesting and exciting treetop walks in Germany. For the sake of clarity, I have divided the addresses into the tables of the federal states. After the name of the treetop walk you will find (if already created) the link to the detail page here on Walderlebnispfade.de and the website refers directly to the operator. Further down you will find 13 treetop walks from other European countries.
Treetop trails in Baden-Württemberg
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | Peter-Liebig-Weg 16, 75323 Bad Wildbad | +49 7081 925 0940 | info@baumwipfelpfad-schwarzwald.de | treetop-walks.com | All year round |
| Waldkirch | Erwin-Sick-Straße, 79183 Waldkirch | +49 151 504 048 67 | info@baumkronenweg-waldkirch.de | baumkronenweg-waldkirch.de | March-November |
Treetop trails in Bavaria
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steigerwald | Radstein 2, 96157 Ebrach | +49 9553 989 801 02 | info-baumwipfelpfad@baysf.de | baumwipfelpfadsteigerwald.de | All year round |
| Bavarian Forest | Böhmstraße 43, 94556 Neuschönau | +49 8558 738 910 | info@baumwipfelpfad.bayern | treetop-walks.com | All year round |
| St. Englmar | Maibrunn 9a, 94379 Sankt Englmar | +49 9965 800 87 | info@waldwipfelweg.de | waldwipfelweg.de | All year round |
| Ziegelwies | Tiroler Straße 10, 87629 Füssen | +49 8341 900 221 50 | info@walderlebniszentrum.eu | walderlebniszentrum.eu | March-November |
Treetop trails in Brandenburg
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beelitz sanatoriums | Road to Fichtenwalde 13, 14547 Beelitz-Heilstätten | +49 33204 605 80 | info@baumundzeit.de | baumundzeit.de | January-November |
Treetop trails in Hesse
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Camberg | Am Vorderwald 1, 65520 Bad Camberg | +49 6434 602 9761 | info@baumwipfelweg-bad-camberg.de | baumwipfelweg-bad-camberg.de | March-November |
| Edersee | Brühlfeld 3, 34549 Edertal-Hemfurth | +49 05623 9737977 | info@treetopwalk.de | baumkronenweg.de | All year round |
| Hoherodskopf | Am Hoherodskopf 9, 63679 Schotten | +49 6032 869 9888 | info@baumkronenpfad.de | baumkronenpfad.de | April-October |
Please use the designated paths so as not to pollute the forest unnecessarily and don’t leave any garbage behind. We are all just visiting nature, so small animals always have right of way on the paths!
Treetop trails in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivenack oaks | Eichenallee 1, 17153 Ivenack | +49 39954 453 019 | stavenhagen@lfoa-mv.de | wald-mv.de | April-October |
| Rügen | Forsthaus Prora 1, 18609 Ostseebad Binz | +49 38393 662 200 | info@nezr.de | treetop-walks.com/ruegen/ | All year round |
| Treetop Walk Usedom | Am Bahnhof 12, 17424 Ostseebad Heringsdorf | +49 38378 488 20 | info@baumwipfelpfad-usedom.de | treetop-walks.com/usedom/ | All year round |
Treetop trails in Lower Saxony
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Harzburg | Nordhäuser Str. 2b, 38667 Bad Harzburg | +49 5322 877 7920 | info@bwp-harz.de | baumwipfelweg-bad-camberg.de | All year round |
| Bad Iburg | Philipp-Sigismund-Allee, 49186 Bad Iburg | +49 5403 724 760 | info@baumwipfelpfad-badiburg.de | baumwipfelpfad-badiburg.de | All year round |
| Lüneburg Heath | Wildpark 1, 21271 Nindorf-Hanstedt | +49 4184 893 926 | info@heide-himmel.de | heide-himmel.de | All year round |
Treetop trails in North Rhine-Westphalia
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panarbora | Nutscheidstr. 1, 51545 Waldbröl | +49 02291 908 650 | info@panarbora.de | panarbora.de | All year round |
Treetop trails in Rhineland-Palatinate
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fischbach | Königsbruch 1, 66996 Fischbach | +49 6391 919 6222 | tourist.info@dahner-felsenland.de | dahner-felsenland.net | Currently closed |
Treetop trails in Saarland
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saar Loop | Cloef-Atrium, 66693 Mettlach-Orscholz | +49 6865 186 4810 | info@baumwipfelpfad-saarschleife.de | treetop-walks.com/saarschleife/ | All year round |
Treetop trails in Thuringia
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainich | Thiemsburg 1, 99947 Schönstedt | +49 3603 825843 | info@baumkronen-pfad.de | baumwipfelweg-bad-camberg.de | All year round |
Video: How a treetop walk is built | DieMaus
Treetop trails in France
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsace | Route de Schoenenbourg, 67160 Drachenbronn | +33 3 69 50 86 00 | info@baumwipfelpfad-elsass.de | treetop-walks.com/alsace | All year round |
Treetop trails in Ireland
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | Rathdrum A67, P303 County Wicklow | +353 404 46111 | enquiry@beyondthetreesavondale.com | beyondthetreesavondale.com | All year round |
Treetop trails in Austria
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Klopein | Schulstraße 8, 9122 St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See | +43 4239 26005 | info@walderlebniswelt.at | walderlebniswelt.at | All year round |
| Althodis | Althodis, 7464 Markt-Neuhodis | +43 6645 057 879 | office@baumwipfelweg-althodis.at | baumwipfelweg-bad-camberg.de | Currently closed |
| Garden Tulln | Am Wasserpark 1, 3430 Tulln | +43 2272 68 1 88 | office@diegartentulln.at | diegartentulln.at | April-October |
| Glemmtal | Talschlussweg 367, 5754 Hinterglemm | +43 6217 290 29 | info@baumzipfelweg.at | baumzipfelweg.at | All year round |
| Heading | Knechtelsdorf 1, 4794 Kopfing | +43 7763 22 890 | office@baumkronenweg.at | baumkronenweg.at | All year round |
| Salzkammergut | On the Grünberg, 4810 Gmunden | +43 7612 219 000 | info@baumwipfelpfad-salzkammergut.at | treetop-walks.com/salzkammergut/ | March-November |
Treetop trails in Switzerland
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necker Valley | Löffelsbergstrasse, 9122 Mogelsberg | +41 71 552 33 03 | info@baumwipfelpfad.ch | baumwipfelpfad.ch | All year round |
Treetop trails in Slovakia
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachledka | Bachledova dolina 702, 5955 Ždiar | +421 52 44 98 101 | info@chodnikkorunamistromov.sk | chodnikkorunamistromov.sk | All year round |
Treetop trails in Slovenia
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohorje | Rogla 111, 3214 Zreče | +386 3 757 60 60 | info@potpohorje.si | treetop-walks.com/pohorje/ | All year round |
Treetop trails in the Czech Republic
| Path name | Address | Phone | Website | Opening months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krkonoše | Krkonošská street 350, 54225 Janské Lázně | +420 499 110 019 | info@stezkakrkonose.cz | treetop-walks.com/krkonose/ | All year round |
| Lipno | Lipno nad Vltavou 307, 38278 Lipno nad Vltavou | +420 388 424 145 | info@stezkakorunamistromu.cz | www.stezkakorunamistromu.cz | All year round |
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
What is a treetop walk?
A treetop walk is an elevated network of paths that leads through the treetops of a forest and offers visitors the opportunity to experience nature from a new perspective. Information boards are usually used to provide additional knowledge.
Where are the most famous treetop trails in Germany?
The best-known treetop walks in Germany include the Bavarian Forest treetop walk, the treetop walk in the Hainich National Park and the Black Forest treetop walk.
How long does a visit to a treetop walk take?
The duration of a visit depends on the length of the trail and the individual pace. As a rule, a visit lasts around 1-2 hours.
Are treetop trails accessible without barriers?
Many paths are barrier-free and therefore accessible for wheelchair users and families with baby carriages. However, it is advisable to find out about the respective conditions before visiting. Our detailed pages show whether the path is barrier-free!
What safety precautions are there on treetop walks?
Treetop paths are usually equipped with railings and non-slip surfaces. There are also often information signs pointing out rules of conduct and safety measures.
Can you visit treetop walks all year round?
Many tree-top trails are open all year round, but weather conditions such as snow or ice can lead to temporary closures. It is advisable to check the current opening times before visiting. Contact details can be found on the respective detail pages here.
Are there guided tours on treetop walks?
Yes, many treetop walks and treetop trails offer guided tours where visitors can learn more about the flora and fauna of the forest as well as the construction of the trail.
Are dogs allowed on treetop trails?
The rules for dogs vary depending on the trail. Some trails allow dogs on a lead, while others do not allow dogs for safety and nature conservation reasons. You can find more information on the respective detail pages here.
How high are treetop trails?
The height of treetop trails varies, but is usually between 10 and 40 meters above the forest floor, providing impressive views.
