Charity-Hiker e.V. walks for the smallest among us, fighting the most serious illnesses. Our driving force is psychological and social support for affected children and their families. Through our charity hikes, we turn every kilometer walked into hope. We collect project-related donations and pass them on in full, without deduction to relief organizations. As a community independent of any political party, we welcome every form of support with gratitude to create moments of happiness together.
Every euro donated reaches the intended projects without deduction. We cover our administrative costs separately, through membership fees and sponsors.
As a registered association (e.V.), we are recognized as non-profit by the German tax authorities. We are authorized to issue donation receipts.
No one at Charity-Hiker receives a salary. The board and hikers work 100% voluntarily, out of passion for the cause.
We make the use of our funds public. In our reports, you can track exactly which project received which support.
The board and general assembly decide together according to our statutes. Details on the structure and voting rights can be found in the statutes.
Charity-Hiker e.V. is far more than a hiking club: we are a community of thru-hikers, pilgrims, and nature lovers who believe that every step can make a difference. Born out of a passion for long-distance hiking, our association set itself a clear goal: to use our athletic challenges to provide psychological and social support to severely ill children and their families.
For us, walking isn't just about reaching a destination — it's about pushing past limits. We want to pass that strength on to those fighting illness every day. Through our charity hikes, often thousands of kilometers long, we create visibility and raise donations that reach where they're needed most, directly to affected institutions and families.
Transparency isn't a slogan for us — it's our foundation. As a modern relief organization, we operate on a purely volunteer basis. For you as a supporter, that means:
The fact that every project-related cent arrives isn't a marketing phrase for us — it's a lived reality. Our latest major project proves it: the €16,066.52 raised during the North Cape tour was used without a single cent deducted for the interior fit-out of the new therapy center at the Katharinenhöhe rehabilitation clinic. While the association's structural costs are covered separately, your donation directly changes the lives of children with cancer, on the ground.
Four people actively out on the trail for Charity-Hiker e.V. – each with their own path and their own story.
We are proud to have been elected to the board of Charity-Hiker and will do our best to live up to it.
