The Best Hiking Trails

Discover the most beautiful treks in the world, on many continents.

TOP 15 LIST

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Hike to Trolltunga

The hike to Trolltunga is unique, even in Norway. This amazing rock has become world famous through social media. However, it is not easy to reach. It is a long hike of at least eight hours. You do get a unique view of the surrounding fjords in return.

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Hike the Inca Trail

The famous Inca Trail is the old Inca footpath to Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is 160 kilometers long and you can start at many different points. This means you can choose whether you want to walk for two, three, four or seven days. The most popular part is the last 40 kilometers to the Inca Citadel, which can be done in 4 days (3 nights). Find the best tips for your hike, with all the attractions and tips to avoid most other tourists.

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Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago is world famous. It’s a popular multi-day walking track. It takes you along a route to the shrine of St. James in the town of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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Caminito del Rey

Caminito del Rey is also known as El Camino del Rey. This trail in Spain has recently been restored, making it no longer dangerous to walk. It is beautiful. But it is best known as the most dangerous hiking route in the world. Although it is no longer the case anywhere. These are the best tips for your trip.

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Hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

The hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten is one of the most popular excursions in Norway. Kjerag, which is sometimes also called Kiragg, is located on the Lysefjord. It is particularly famous for its view. You look here from 1,110 meters into the Norwegian fjords. With an extra surprise on top.

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Preikestolen Sunrise Hike

Seeing the sunrise on the Preikestolen is a unique excursion. The Preikestolen has been on my Bucket List for years. But I also read about crowds and so it never happened. Until I heard about the Sunrise hike to Preikestolen. That sounds very good. So I go out; in the middle of the night. On foot to one of the sights in the mighty Norwegian fjords.

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Climbing Kilimanjaro

Climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is exhilarating. It is the highest mountain in Africa. It’s a mythical mountain that you can climb on a multi-day hike. These are the best tours recommended by experts.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay Trek is a 5-day hike through the mountains of Peru. You walk right through the Andes Mountains. Discover the best tips for the Salkantay Trek. With its location, route and information to spend the night. The latter can be done in several ways. This hike is a real challenge, but it is one of the best sights in Peru.

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Mirador las Torres

The hike to Mirador las Torres is a special excursion in Torres del Paine National Park. This route is not extremely difficult, although it can be a challenge due to the changing weather. But you'll be rewarded with one of the best views in the park.

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Hiking the W Circuit in Torres del Paine

The W Circuit is one of the most beautiful hiking routes in Torres del Paine National Park. This trek is the southern part of the Torres del Paine circuit, and a good alternative for those who find the 100 kilometer long Torres del Paine circuit a bit too much. This hike is only about 76 kilometers and is the most popular trek in Torres del Paine.

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Climbing Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia at 4,095 meters. It rises high above the Bornean rainforest. And you can climb this mountain for a perfect sunrise.

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Hike to the Briksdal Glacier

The Briksdal Glacier is one of the few glaciers in the Norwegian fjords. And it is relatively easy to access. The glacier and surroundings show well the beauty of this area in Norway. This article describes the best tips for visiting the Briksdal Glacier.

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Hiking in the Grand Canyon

Hiking in the Grand Canyon is magical. And actually walking is the only good way to really appreciate this area. Only then do you see how high the gorge is and how the Colorado River is still doing its job. Believe it or not, every year the gap gets higher and wider.

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Huashan Plank Trail

Huashan Plank Trail in China is known as the scariest hike in the world. Even the harnesses with which hikers are attached to cables don’t guarantee a safe ascent.

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Climb a volcano on Réunion

It’s the most challenging hike on the island of Réunion. You can climb up to the peak of the Piton des Neiges volcano, which is 3.069 metres high. The stunning views are worth it.