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Green hotels, resorts and rentals for your hiking vacation in the mountains

Luftaufnahme des Bio- und Wellnessresorts Stanglwirt in Tirol mit umgebenen Wiesen, Tennisplätzen und bewaldeten Bergen des Kaisergebirges im Hintergrund
Green Spa Resort Stanglwirt
Located in the Wilder Kaiser region of Tyrol, the Stanglwirt combines organic farming, family-friendly luxury and unique sports and wellness amenities to create a resort that feels like a second home. from 210 € Austria Europe Tyrol Family Hotels Family Hotels Austria Family Vacation Hiking vacation Luxury Hotels Luxury Hotels Austria Ski Hotels Ski Hotels Austria Wellness Hotels Wellness Hotels Austria Hiking Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness
Two rustic wooden holiday homes with sloping roofs are nestled in lush green countryside, surrounded by dense forests and clear blue skies, exuding tranquility. Ebner 1822 in Carinthia, Austria
Ebner 1822
Peace, nature, and family-friendly feel-good spaces await you in the sustainably built vacation homes of Ebner 1822 in Carinthia. from 184 € Austria Europe
Sustainable luxury wellness hotel Der Birkenhof in the Bavarian winter
Der Birkenhof ***** Spa & Genussresort
Local, conscious, in touch with nature – This is the Birkenhof from 350 € Europe Germany Upper Palatinate Boutique Hotels Family Hotels Family Hotels Germany Hiking vacation Luxury Hotels Luxury Hotels Germany Nature Hotels Wellness Hotels Health & Well-Being Hiking Recreation Wellness
A person wearing a white shirt and black pants stands on a wooden balcony at the adults-only My Arbor hotel, gazing at the picturesque view of mountains and valleys under a bright blue sky.
My Arbor
A family-run tree hotel near Brixen in South Tyrol's Eisack Valley from 245 € Europe Italy South Tyrol Boutique Hotels Hiking vacation Luxury Hotels Luxury Hotels Italy Nature Hotels Ski Hotels Ski Hotels Italy Wedding Hotels Wellness Hotels Adventure Health & Well-Being Hiking Honeymoon Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wedding Wellness
The outdoor pool in autumn. The hotel can still be seen on the left, with deck chairs on the right. The sun shines low through the trees.
Hotel Klosterbräu
At the family-run Hotel Klosterbräu in Seefeld, you and your family can enjoy a magical, historic atmosphere, warm Tyrolean hospitality, and unforgettable experiences for a vacation full of relaxation and enjoyment. from 196 € Austria Europe Tyrol Dog-friendly hotels Family Hotels Austria Family Vacation Hiking vacation Nature Hotels Ski Hotels Ski Hotels Austria Wellness Hotels Wellness Hotels Austria Adventure Health & Well-Being Hiking Honeymoon Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness
The tranquil Hotel Weihrerhof on the lakeshore in South Tyrol, with its cozy buildings surrounded by lush autumn trees reflected in the calm water under a clear blue sky, exudes peace and quiet.
Hotel Weihrerhof
The family-friendly Hotel Weihrerhof, located on the shores of Lake Wolfsgruben in South Tyrol, combines nature and wellness creating a place of mindful arrival. from 139 € Europe Italy South Tyrol Boutique Hotels Family Hotels Family Vacation Hiking vacation Ski Hotels Italy Wellness Hotels Wellness Hotels Italy Adventure Health & Well-Being Hiking Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness
Indoor pool at the Klosterhof wellness hotel in Bavaria with a person swimming beneath a modern art installation on the ceiling. The sun-drenched room invites guests to relax on deck chairs and soft sofas, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Klosterhof • Alpine Hideaway & Spa
Passion requires freedom, inspiration needs commitment from 169 € Bavaria Europe Germany Boutique Hotels Health Hotels Hiking vacation Nature Hotels Ski Hotels Wellness Hotels Wellness Hotels Germany Health & Well-Being Hiking Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness
The Peak Sölden
Sustainable vacation in the mountains at The Peak Soelden from 100 € Austria Europe
Mountain Sölden Chalet
LENI MOUNTAIN Appartements & Chalet
LENI MOUNTAIN Appartements & Chalet - "Your home in the mountains". from 99 € Austria Europe
Hotel Bella Vista Zermatt Spa View
Hotel Bella Vista Zermatt
Family run hotel with view of the Matterhorn from 180 CHF Europe Switzerland Zermatt Dog-friendly hotels Family Hotels Family Vacation Hiking vacation Ski Hotels Wellness Hotels Health & Well-Being Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness
The chalets of the sustainable ADLER Lodge RITTEN in South Tyrol are reflected in the calm water at sunset, surrounded by lush trees. A path winds along the shore, radiating tranquility and natural beauty.
ADLER Ritten
Natural luxury and a unique magic: Welcome to the ADLER Ritten from 229 € Europe Italy South Tyrol Hiking vacation Luxury Hotels Luxury Hotels Italy Wellness Hotels Wellness Hotels Italy Health & Well-Being Hiking Honeymoon Recreation Wellness
Summit Lodges Pfunds
Enjoy a quiet time out in the Tiroler Oberland from 229 € Austria Europe Vacation Rentals Adventure Recreation Ski & Snowboard Austria Europe
Aerial view of a serene mountain landscape at sunrise, featuring the Paradiso Pure.Living Vegan Hotel surrounded by green fields and trees. Mountains loom in the misty background.
Paradiso Pure.Living Vegan Hotel
Pure vegan hotel in the Dolomites from 288 € Europe Italy South Tyrol Boutique Hotels Family Hotels Hiking vacation Ski Hotels Ski Hotels Italy Vegan Hotels Wellness Hotels Italy Adventure Health & Well-Being Hiking Recreation Ski & Snowboard Wellness

Hiking makes you happy

And a sustainable hiking vacation makes you even happier. Out and about in nature, listening to the birds and discovering places that can only be reached on foot. That's what makes hiking so fascinating. You experience everything more intensely and more slowly. That's another reason why hiking is perfect for taking time out from stressful everyday life and for winding down.

Sustainable hiking vacations in the mountains

Being on foot is the most sustainable way to get around. Especially if you follow a few rules. First and foremost is the principle: Leave no Trace. This means that as a hiker you stay on the trails so as not to disturb nature and animals. You take your own garbage back with you and if possible also that of others. And it is best to travel by public transport to the starting point.
Sustainability and durability should also be considered when it comes to hiking equipment. After all, the less we have to buy new, the less has to be produced. Last but not least, hikers also need somewhere to sleep. Many hotels in hiking regions offer everything the heart desires for this: spaces to store equipment, drying rooms for shoes and jackets, and cozy bedrooms to relax in.

Sustainable hiking hotels worldwide

Many hiking hotels set sustainable standards for their hotel as a matter of course. Hiking is in their DNA and that includes protecting nature. For example, sustainable hiking hotels like Green Pearls partners often provide transfers from the nearest train station. Rooms feature furniture made from local woods, food is regional and seasonal, and energy comes from sustainable and renewable sources.

If you are looking for a hotel for your next hiking vacation, you will find it in our handpicked partner selection. The sustainable hiking hotels and nature hotels offer you cozy comfort after a tough hike in the mountains.