Choose Your Hiking Adventure
Are you looking for the perfect hike? With hikes on six continents ranging from a few miles to multi-day adventures, explore some of the best hikes from around the world.
Hikes By Region
North America
Grand Canyon
Rim-to-Rim Hike in One Day: Everything You Need to Know
Extremely strenuous – 24 miles Hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim is a bucket list adventure. Over the course of nearly 24 miles, hikers descend below the level of the rim, cross the mighty Colorado River, and climb back up the other side. Most people do this as a 2 or 3-day backpacking trip. However, if you are extremely fit and fast, you can do this as one massive day hike.
Grand Canyon
How to Hike the South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trail in One Day
Strenuous – 16.5 miles The South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails are two of the Grand Canyon’s classic hiking trails. You can combine these two trails together to create one massive day hike or a two-day backpacking trip. It is a long, challenging hike but it makes for some incredible memories.
Yosemite
Half Dome 2024, A Step-by-Step Hiking Guide
Extremely strenuous – 16.5 miles The South Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails are two of the Grand Canyon’s classic hiking trails. You can combine these two trails together to create one massive day hike or a two-day backpacking trip. It is a long, challenging hike but it makes for some incredible memories.
Zion National Park
Zion Narrows Top-Down Route: Stats, Map & How to Do It
Challenging – 16 miles The Narrows is one of Zion’s most popular hikes, for good reason. For miles, you hike in the North Fork of the Virgin River, surrounded by sheer rock walls and amazing beauty. It’s challenging, it’s unique, and it makes for a very memorable experience.
Zion National Park
How to Hike Angels Landing: Trail Guide & Video
Strenuous – 5.4 miles Angels Landing is the most popular hike in Zion National Park. The final climb of the hike involves scaling a narrow ridge high above the valley floor. With chain-assisted rock scrambling sections, stunning views, and vertigo-inducing heights, this really is a thrilling hike.
Zion National Park
10 Great Hikes in Zion National Park: Which One Will Be Your Favorite?
Zion National Park is one of the best spots in the United States to go hiking. From the awe-inspiring hike up Angels Landing to the family friendly Riverside Walk to multi-day backpacking adventures, there is something here for everyone.
Bryce Canyon
Hiking Bryce Canyon: Queens Garden and Navajo Loop Trails
Easy to moderate – 2.75 miles There are numerous hiking trails in Bryce Canyon. The most popular trails are the Queens Garden Trail and the Navajo Loop Trail. On these two trails, get up close with the hoodoos, see Thor’s Hammer, and walk through canyons, arches, and forests of pine trees. This hike combines Queens Garden with the Navajo Loop Trail and a portion of the Rim Trail, for the overall best hiking experience in Bryce Canyon.
Capitol Reef National Park
16 Epic Day Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
If you are looking for a great hike to do in Capitol Reef, the list is surprisingly long. In Capitol Reef, you can hike to arches that are tucked away in the colorful sandstone mountains, through easy slot canyons, and up to overlooks with jaw-dropping views.
Arches National Park
Devils Garden Trail: The Best Hike in Arches National Park
Easy to moderate – 7.2 miles The Devils Garden Trail has all of the ingredients for a perfect hike in Arches National Park. If you hike the entire 7.8-mile loop, you get to see eight arches! Along the way, go rock scrambling, hike along fins of sandstone rock, and enjoy some of the best views of the park.
Canyonlands National Park
Best Things to Do in Island in the Sky: Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is enormous in size. Of the five districts in Canyonlands, most people visit Island in the Sky, an easily accessible section of the park filled with overlooks and numerous hiking trails. To get the details on the best hikes in Island in the Sky, click the link below.
Canyonlands National Park
How to Hike the Chesler Park Loop Trail in the Needles | Canyonlands National Park
Moderate to strenuous – 10.7 miles The Chesler Park Loop has a little bit of everything…easy rock scrambling, trails that criss-cross between the orange and red sandstone needles, and sweeping views out to the La Sal Mountains and the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Throw in a cave and a narrow slot canyon and you have a wonderful adventure in Canyonlands National Park.
Utah
Little Wild Horse Canyon – Bell Canyon Loop: A Step-By-Step Guide
Moderate – 8.1 miles Little Wild Horse Canyon is one of the most thrilling slot canyons in Utah. With tight passageways, curving, scalloped walls, and short sections of easy rock scrambling, this hike is fun for both kids and adults. You can hike the narrowest (and most fun) section of Little Wild Horse as a fast out-and-back hike, or do this as a loop, adding on Bell Canyon.
Utah
How to Hike Zebra Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante
Easy – 5 miles If you are looking for a unique slot canyon, Zebra Slot should be high on your list. Zebra Slot Canyon is a very short slot canyon, named for its striped canyon walls. It’s a fun hike but it can be deceptively challenging in some sections.
Utah
Hiking the Willis Creek Slot Canyon in Utah
Easy – 3 miles Willis Creek Slot Canyon is pure fun. Hiking within the narrow canyon, hopping and skipping over the creek, and watching as the canyon walls steadily grow higher and higher as you head downstream is such a great experience.
Utah
A Photojourney through Peek-A-Boo Gulch and Spooky Gulch
Easy to moderate – 3.5 miles If you are looking for a hike that is pure fun, put Peek-A-Boo Gulch and Spooky Gulch on your list. Peek-A-Boo Gulch has several sections of challenging rock scrambling, including a 12 foot climb just to enter the canyon. Spooky Gulch is one of the narrowest slot canyons around, only 10 inches wide in some spots!
Sedona, Arizona
12 Epic Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (+ Stats, Photos & Map)
If you are looking for an epic hiking destination, it’s tough to beat Sedona, Arizona. With its red rock scenery, arches, hidden caves, and network of hiking trails, this is a great place to explore on foot. Add in the abundance of top-notch hotels and restaurants in Sedona and you have an awesome getaway destination, whether it is just for a few days or an entire week. In this guide, we share 12 of the best hikes in Sedona.
Red Rock Canyon
Two Fun, Short Hikes to do at Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas
Moderate – 3-5 miles Just 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas is Red Rock Canyon, an outdoor playground for hikers, families, and outdoor adventurers. Out of the 26 trails to choose from, it can be hard to pick your perfect hike. Here are two fun trails to try.
Valley of Fire
16 Best Things to Do in the Valley of Fire, Nevada
Easy – short The Valley of Fire is a brilliant, colorful spot located in Nevada, just one hour from Las Vegas. Filled with panoramic vistas, hiking trails, petroglyphs, and stunning red and pink rock formations, the Valley of Fire makes an excellent day trip from Vegas.
Joshua Tree National Park
14 Epic Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park (+ Maps & Photos)
One of the best ways to explore Joshua Tree National Park is on foot. Hike to the highest peaks, learn about the Joshua Trees and Cholla cacti on the nature trails, explore hidden slot canyons, and hike to remote oases. In this guide, we share the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Ultimate Guide to The Slot, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Easy – 1-2.2 miles The Slot is one of the best hikes to do in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. It’s also one of the most popular, so there are some very important things you need to know before you go.
Badlands National Park
10 Great Hikes in Badlands National Park
One of the great things about Badlands National Park is that most of the hikes are short and sweet, perfect for all ages and ability levels. These hikes range from boardwalk trails, to flat, easy walks through the mixed prairie grass, to backcountry experiences where you are allowed to wander “off trail.”
Glacier National Park
10 Great Hikes in Glacier NP | Easy Strolls to Jaw-Dropping Day Hikes
Glacier National Park is home to some of the most exciting hiking trails in the United States. The scenery in this national park is jaw-dropping and there is no better way to experience it than on your own two feet. Take your pick from easy strolls to spectacular alpine trails.
Grand Teton National Park
15 Best Day Hikes in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park truly is a hiker’s paradise. Hike through picturesque canyons, around glacier-fed lakes, and up to the highest peaks. Wildlife sightings from the hiking trails are frequent, with elk, moose, and bear making regular appearances. If you want to add some adventure to your visit to Grand Teton, strap on your hiking shoes and take your pick from this list of unforgettable trails.
Rocky Mountain National Park
15 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is best seen from a hiking trail. Fortunately, there are hikes for all ages and ability levels. From short, easy strolls around lakes, to ridgeline trails with panoramic views, to challenging but epic climbs to the tallest mountain peaks, there truly is something here for everyone.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
How to Hike the Gunnison Route | Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Hard, strenuous – 2.7 miles The Gunnison Route takes hikers from the South Rim of the Black Canyon to the Gunnison River. It’s the most popular inner canyon experience on the South Rim, but don’t let that fool you. This is a hard, strenuous hike where you will descend (and later hike back up) a massive amount of elevation in a short period of time. To stand next to the Gunnison River and gaze up at the immense granite walls is an unforgettable experience.
Mount Rainier National Park
15 Epic Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park
One of the best ways to experience Mount Rainier National Park is from a hiking trail, of which there are many. Some of the best hikes in Mount Rainier National Park are short and sweet, offering jaw-dropping views with very little effort. But for those who crave more adventure or want to journey deep into the park, there are plenty of options.
Olympic National Park
17 Great Hikes in Olympic National Park (+ Map & Photos)
One thing that makes Olympic National Park so unique is its wide variety of landscapes and ecosystems. In this one park, you can hike to mountain peaks, stroll through lush, temperate rainforests, and explore the rugged, rocky coastline. In this guide, we list 17 of the best hikes in Olympic National Park…17 great ways to explore this wonderful national park.
North Cascades National Park
12 Great Hikes in North Cascades National Park
You don’t truly get to see the beauty and the majesty of North Cascades National Park unless you go hiking, and honestly, you are going to have to hike high. I’m talking challenging climbs up into the mountains. But it’s absolutely worth it because the views that await you are breathtaking. Layers and layers of glacier-capped mountains stretch off in all directions. It is awe-inspiring, and the only way to get these views is on your own two feet.
The Enchantments
How to Hike the Enchantments in One Day: A Step-By-Step Trail Guide
Extremely strenuous – 19.25 miles The Enchantments is a slice of hiking paradise. Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington state, this is a wonderland of alpine lakes, jagged mountains, and waterfalls. On this hike, the landmarks make it sound like you are in a fairytale. It definitely looks like something from another world. You’ll climb over Aasgard Pass, gaze up at Dragontail Peak, and hike past Leprechaun Lake and Sprite Lake.
Acadia National Park
10 Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is filled with an amazing variety of hiking trails. From easy strolls along coastal paths to summit climbs to thrilling cliff walks, there is something here for everyone. One of the things that makes Acadia so unique is the large number of trails with ladders and metal rungs. Similar to a via ferrata, you can hike along narrow ledges and climb up sheer rock faces with the aid of these metal rungs.
Shenandoah
10 Great Hikes in Shenandoah National Park
500 miles of hiking trails travel through Shenandoah National Park. These trails range from short, easy summit hikes, gorgeous walks to waterfalls, to challenging climbs up the tallest mountains. You also have the option to walk a few miles of the legendary Appalachian Trail.
New River Gorge
6 Great Hikes in New River Gorge National Park
One of the great things about New River Gorge National Park is that all of the hikes are short and sweet (the longest hike on this list is just 3 miles long). In this guide, we cover the 6 of the best hikes in New River Gorge National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hiking Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains
Strenuous – 11 miles Summiting Mt. LeConte is one of the Smoky Mountains great hikes. It is a long way to the top but it’s an interesting experience, hiking through caves and along trails that, at times, cling to the side of the mountain. On a clear day, the view from the top of Mt. LeConte can be magnificent.
Denali National Park
Top 10 Hikes in Denali National Park & Preserve
Looking for a great hike to do in Denali National Park? You have a lot to choose from. In this guide, we cover the best hikes in Denali National Park.
Wrangell – St. Elias
Root Glacier Trail: Step-By-Step Guide (Map, Stats & Photos)
Hiking the Root Glacier Trail is one of the best things to do in Wrangell – St. Elias National Park and Preserve. This national park is covered with a huge amount of glacial ice and the Root Glacier is the most accessible glacier in the park.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Harding Icefield Trail: The Ultimate Hiking Guide
Strenuous – 8.2 miles Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail is a challenging, rewarding, and unique experience all rolled into one. This memorable hike takes you past the Exit Glacier and ends with sweeping views across the Harding Icefield, the largest icefield that is located entirely in the United States.
Big Bend National Park
15 Amazing Hikes in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is a hiker’s paradise. Hiking trails crisscross their way through the Chihuahuan Desert, along hot springs and the Rio Grande, and up and over the Chisos Mountains. Take your pick from short, easy strolls to off-the-beaten-path adventures to challenging mountain summits.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
16 Great Things to Do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
If you like hiking, you’ll love Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Almost everything in the park requires some sort of short walk or hike…there is very little that you can see from your car. And you have a wide variety of hikes to choose from. Hike to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, hike to a slot canyon, and explore the quieter trails in the remote areas of the park.
Haleakala National Park
Sliding Sands Trail and Halemau’u Trail Loop | Stats, Photos & Tips
Strenuous – 11.2 miles In Haleakala National Park, you can combine two very unique trails into one big day hike. The Sliding Sands Trail, which is one of the most popular trails in the park, starts on the rim of Haleakala and ends on the crater floor. To finish the hike, you can retrace your steps back up the Sliding Sands Trail, or, for a more interesting experience, cross the crater floor and hike back up to the rim on the Halemau’u Trail.
Hawai’i
How to Hike the Nu’alolo Trail and Awa’awapuhi Trail Loop | Kauai, Hawaii
Strenuous – 11.9 miles Located in Kokee State Park in Kauai, the Nu’alolo Trail and the Awa’awapuhi Trail are two separate trails that head out along the ridgelines of the Na Pali Coast. From the endpoint of each of these trails, you get spectacular views of the coastline. You can hike each trail separately or combine them into one big day hike, by connecting them with the Nu’alolo Cliffs Trail.South America
Inca Trail, Peru
Hiking to Machu Picchu Along the Inca Trail
Moderately strenuous – 9 miles The one day hike allows you to walk the last section of the famous Inca trail, ending at the Sun Gate in the afternoon, for your first views of Machu Picchu. This is an awesome alternative to the four day trek for those with limited time or for those with no desire to do a multi-day trek.
Argentina
Hiking to Confluencia, the First Aconcagua Base Camp
Moderate – 9 miles Mount Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the world outside of Asia. Confluencia is the first base camp on the way to the Aconcagua summit. The hike out and back to Confluencia is gorgeous, with views of Aconcagua and the amazing Andes Mountains.Caribbean
Arikok National Park
Adventure in Aruba: How to Visit Natural Pool
East – 2 miles The Natural Pool, also known as “Conchi” in Papaimiento, is a small, naturally occurring pool on the rugged, rocky, volcanic coastline of Aruba. One of the most scenic and adventurous ways to get here is by hiking along the coastline from Daimari Beach to the Pool.Europe
France & Switzerland
Walker’s Haute Route Stages: An Overview of All 14 Stages
Difficult – 127 miles The Walker’s Haute Route is a multi-day trek from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. On this walk, hikers will cross 10 mountain passes, walk through small towns and through rugged, remote landscapes, and get to experience a less touristy side of the Swiss Alps.
Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
15 Great Hikes to Do in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
The Jungfrau region of the Bernese Oberland is a hiker’s paradise. Alpine trails crisscross their way through the towns, valleys, and the mountain peaks of this gorgeous place. Hike the thrilling Mürren Via Ferrata, walk the family-friendly trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg, walk on the snow at Jungfraujoch, or hike the epic Hardergrat trail.
Zermatt, Switzerland
12 Epic Day Hikes in Zermatt (+ Trail Stats, Photos & Map)
In Zermatt, Switzerland the network of cable cars and trains takes you up into the mountains, so for the most part, you don’t have to hike far to have an incredible experience. Get big views of the Matterhorn from numerous trails throughout Zermatt, including the walk from Gornergrat to Riffelberg, on the way to Hörnlihütte, and on the Matterhorn Glacier Trail.
Dolomites, Italy
15 Epic Day Hikes in the Dolomites (RANKED!!)
The Dolomites are one of our favorite places in the world to go hiking. This area is truly a hiker’s paradise. Hike to the highest peaks, to picturesque alpine lakes, and to jaw-dropping viewpoints. In our Dolomites hiking guide, we list 15 awesome hikes to do in the Dolomites. Click on the “List of Trails” tab for links to our list of hiking guides.
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Path of the Gods Hike: Photos, Map, Stats & Helpful Tips
Easy to moderate – 3.5 miles Located high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano is one of the most beautiful walks in Italy, the Path of the Gods (also called Sentiero degli Dei). This is the most popular hike to do along the Amalfi Coast and it is famous for its jaw-dropping views over Positano and the Sorrento peninsula.
Italy
Hiking the Cinque Terre: What You Need to Know
Moderate – 7 miles It is 11 km (7 miles) of hiking to connect Riomaggiore with Monterosso al Mare, the two towns that bookend the Cinque Terre. This hike has a moderate difficulty level, with several sections of true hiking on dirt trails. It takes a full day to hike the entire Cinque Terre.
The Algarve, Portugal
Seven Hanging Valleys Trail: Photos, Stats, Map, & HELPFUL Tips
Easy to moderate – 3.5 miles Stretching along the coastline of the Algarve is one of the most beautiful walks in Portugal, the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. On this hike, you will gaze across some of the most picturesque beaches in Europe, peer into Benagil Cave, and be treated to an endless number of jaw-dropping views of the Algarve.
Spain
Caminito del Rey 2024 Guide: Trail Guide, Photos & Helpful Tips
Easy – 3 miles The Caminito del Rey is one of the most famous walks in Spain. A series of boardwalk pathways cling to the cliffs of a gorge, creating a thrilling yet scenic walk.
Ireland
Cliffs of Moher Travel Guide: HELPFUL Tips, Map & Photos
Easy – 9 miles The Cliffs of Moher is one of Ireland’s most recognizable spots. These cliffs stretch 14 km (9 miles) from north to south, starting at Doolin in the north and ending at Hags Head in the south. It is possible to hike the entire distance or just a piece of it, the choice is yours.
Norway
How to Hike to Kjeragbolten: The Complete Guide
Moderately strenuous – 7.5 miles Hiking to Kjeragbolten, this giant boulder wedged between two cliffs, is our favorite hike of all time. Why? It’s not just because you get the chance to do something absolutely crazy, stepping out onto the boulder, it’s also because this hike is just downright fun. Do you dare?
Norway
Trolltunga Hike: Stats, Parking, Photos & Hiking with Kids
Very strenuous – 14 miles Trolltunga is one of Norway’s most popular hikes for good reason. It is an incredibly scenic hike, ending at the Troll’s tongue, a thin sliver of rock perfect for creative photographs. This is definitely a hike to add to your bucket list.
Norway
Pulpit Rock Hike for First Timers: Stats, Photos, Map & HELPFUL Tips
Easy – 5 miles The hike to Pulpit Rock is one of the most popular hikes in Norway. Its great views, relatively easy hiking trails, and convenient accessibility from the town of Stavanger is what makes this hike appealing to so many people.
Norway
Hiking Romsdalseggen Ridge in Norway (+ Photos & Helpful Tips)
Expert – 7 miles This is a point to point hike along the Romsdalseggen Ridge, a narrow ridge high above the fjords and the town of Åndalsnes. On a clear day, the views are unbeatable, and you can even see out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Lofoten Islands
Top Ten Things To Do in the Lofoten Islands
Many of the hikes in the Lofoten Islands involve climbing to the top of a mountain, so be prepared to work hard. But it’s worth it…seeing the Lofoten Islands from the road is wonderful, but there’s nothing like standing on top of one (or more!) of these mountain peaks.
Lofoten Islands
How to Hike Reinebringen (+ Helpful Tips & Photos)
Strenuous – 2 miles Reinebringen, with its dazzling view over the fishing villages of Reine, Sakrisøy, and Hamnøy, is the most popular hike in the Lofoten Islands. It’s a hard, steep, challenging hike on long, stone staircases and muddy, rocky trails, so it’s not to be underestimated. Don’t let the short distance fool you…it’s a tough hike and you need to have a good level of physical fitness to do this.
Senja, Norway
How to Hike Segla, One of Senja’s Most Popular Hikes
Tough – 5km The hike up to the summit of Segla is one of Senja’s most popular hikes. You have to be prepared to work hard to get to the summit, but you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Norway.
Vesteralen Islands, Norway
Hiking to Måtind on the Stave-Bleik Coastal Trail, Vesteralen, Norway
5 miles This gorgeous hike is located on the Vesteralen islands of northern Norway. It’s a relatively easy hike and the views you get of the coastline are breathtaking. You can hike directly out to Måtind, the highest point on the hike and a spot that offers panoramic views, or you can hike the entire distance of the coastline.
Svalbard
Kayaking Adventfjord and Hiking Hiorthfjellet: A One Day Adventure in Svalbard
Strenuous – 9km Hiorthfjellet is one of the tallest mountains on Svalbard. You can combine this hike with a kayaking trip across Adventfjord for a full day adventure. If the skies are clear, you get an amazing view over Longyearbyen.
Iceland
Fimmvörðuháls Hike: A Step-By-Step Guide to Iceland’s Best Day Hike
Challenging – 15.5 miles 26 waterfalls, 1 volcano, 2 glaciers, and 3 very unique landscapes. On this epic day hike, you will start at Skógafoss waterfall, hike past the glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, walk on fresh, volcanic soil, and end with a descent into Thórsmörk. If you are looking for a great hike in Iceland, put Fimmvörðuháls at the top of your list.
Iceland
The Essential Landmannalaugar Guide for First-Time Visitors (+ 2024 Updates)
Landmannalaugar is an area in Iceland that is famous for its colorful rhyolite mountains and epic day hikes. Geothermal hot springs, lava fields, and unique hiking trails attract adventurous travelers all summer long. This is one of Iceland’s best areas for day hikes. Take your pick from short, easy trails or tougher climbs up ancient volcanos for panoramic views over the region.
Iceland
How to Visit Kerlingarfjöll and the Hveradalir Geothermal Area, Iceland
Kerlingarfjöll is a mountain range located in Iceland’s central highlands. Tucked away within this mountain range is Hveradalir, a geothermal wonderland of steaming vents, boiling mud pools, and rainbow-colored hot springs. The combination of hiking trails, rust-colored mountains, and clouds of steam creates one of Iceland’s most unique hiking and photography destinations.
Iceland
10 Epic Hikes in Iceland: Which One Will Be Your Favorite?
One of the best ways to experience Iceland is from a hiking trail. Visit stunning waterfalls, hike through the steaming, colorful landscapes of Landmannalaugar and Kerlingarfjöll, and visit beautiful, remote destinations that you can get to only your own two feet.
Poland
How to Hike Koscielec in the Polish Tatras from Zakopane
Strenuous – 11 miles Koscielec is one of the mountain peaks in the Polish Tatras. Easily accessible from Zakopane, this hike offers ever changing views as you hike through forests, fields of wildflowers, and the rocky mountain peaks.
Slovakia
Hiking to Vel’ká Svišt’ovka and Zelene Pleso in the High Tatras of Slovakia
Moderate – 9.6 miles For stunning mountain views and a visit to several vividly green alpine lakes, the hike to the summit of Vel’ká Svišt’ovka is a good one to add to your hiking list. Located in the High Tatras of Slovakia, this is a gorgeous way to spend the day hiking.
Slovakia
How to Hike Rysy from the High Tatras of Slovakia
Strenuous – 12.5 miles Rysy is a mountain in the High Tatras that straddles the border between Poland and Slovakia. It is also the tallest mountain in Poland. Learn how to hike to the tallest peak in Poland from the High Tatras of Slovakia.
Spain
Hiking Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain
Strenuous – 3 miles Montserrat is a rocky mountain range in Catalonia, Spain. Sitting atop the mountain range is Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery. The best way to get there, in our opinion, is hiking (although you can take the cable car).
Isle of Skye
How to Visit the Isle of Skye: The Complete Travel Guide
The Isle of Skye is filled with hikes that range from short, easy strolls to longer, more challenging hikes. Hike up to the Old Man of Storr, hike the Quiraing, and explore the hiking trails of Brother’s Point and the Fairy Glen.
Croatia
Hiking Vidova Gora on the Island of Brac, Croatia
Moderately difficult – 7 miles Vidova Gora is the highest point on the Adriatic Islands. From this point, you will have 360° views of the islands of Croatia and a view down to spectacular Zlatni Rat beach.
Montenegro
How to Hike the Ladder of Kotor, Montenegro (+ Map & Photos)
Strenuous – 8 mils The Ladder of Kotor is a historic hiking trail that climbs the mountains behind Kotor, Montenegro. It’s over 70 switchbacks to the top and your reward is stunning views over the Bay of Kotor. This hike can be combined with walking the fortress walls for an even more memorable experience.
Slovenia
Hiking the Julian Alps: Vršič Pass to Sleme and Slemenova Špica
East to moderate – 4.7 miles The hike from the Vršič Pass to Slemenova Špica is a thrilling day hike in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. This is a great way to get a taste of hiking in Triglav National Park without needing special equipment or doing a full day hike.
Naxos, Greece
Hiking Mount Zas on the Island of Naxos
3 miles Not only is Mount Zas the highest point in the Cyclades, but according to Greek mythology this was the place where Zeus was raised. Visit the cave where Zeus lived and enjoy 360° views over Naxos and the Greek Islands from the summit.Middle East
Wadi Rum, Jordan
How to Hike to the Jebel Burdah Rock Bridge, Wadi Rum
Strenuous This hike is challenging, dangerous, and breathtaking in its beauty. Climbing up the rocky mountains and looking out over the almost martian landscape of Wadi Rum is awesome, but so is standing on this narrow bridge of rock. What an experience!
Cappadocia, Turkey
Best Hikes & Things to Do in Cappadocia with Kids
Easy Cappadocia offers several short but very sweet hikes through stunning landscapes. Love Valley is named for the uniquely shaped rock formations you see at the end of the hike. The Red and Rose Valleys are a gorgeous place to go hiking and to watch the sunset.Africa
South Africa
Hiking Robberg Peninsula in South Africa
Moderately difficult – 5.75 miles For a hike with constantly changing terrain and views, this one is perfect. Hike along a rocky peninsula, watch (and smell) the seals playing by the water’s edge, and go whale watching. Throw in an almost secluded beach and you have a fabulous hike.Asia
Everest Base Camp
The Everest Base Camp Trek in 12 Days
Challenging – 83 miles The Everest Base Camp Trek takes those willing to do it through some of the most gorgeous terrain in the world. Hike among the Himalayas, spin the prayer wheels, and visit Buddhist monasteries on the way. This is the trip of a lifetime.
Great Wall of China
Hiking Jiankou to Mutianyu on the Great Wall of China
Moderately difficult – 6 miles Did you know that you can go hiking on the Great Wall of China? Walking on the unrestored sections of the Great Wall is a true adventure. Climb a rickety, wooden ladder to get on the wall, dodge huge potholes and sections crumbling down the mountainside, and look out over China from the watchtowers. It is an awesome experience.
Bhutan
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking to the Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan
Moderately strenuous – 4 miles The Tiger’s Nest is a Buddhist monastery perched on the side of a cliff, 900 meters off of the ground. It is a long climb to get here, but oh, what a view. Prayer flags are waving in the air and you can smell the incense and hear the Buddhist monks in prayer. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Bali, Indonesia
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike: Photos, Hiking Stats & Tips
Moderate to strenuous – 4 miles Hiking to the summit of a volcano for sunrise views of the island is one of the most memorable experiences you can have in Bali. In fact, this is an experience that you can only do at select locations around the world, so why not enjoy the views at one of the best sunrise locations ever? In this guide, we cover how to hike Mount Batur at sunrise.
Taiwan
Hiking Teapot Mountain in Taiwan
Moderately strenuous This hike has all of our favorite elements: stunning scenery, rock scrambles, steep ascents that required basic rock climbing skills, and an almost deserted trail. The views from the highest point over this lush, tropical island are amazing.Australia & New Zealand
Kings Canyon
How to Hike the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon, Australia
Strenuous – 3.75 miles For an awesome hike in the Australian Outback, look no further than King’s Canyon. It is short, incredibly scenic, and just challenging enough to keep things fun. Walking along the red dirt path and getting a bird’s eye view of the canyon walls are incredible.
Uluru
Plan the Perfect Visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta
Easy – 7 miles A great way to really get to see Uluru is to do the 11 km perimeter walk. It is an easy walk, entirely flat, but allows those willing to go the distance a unique perspective of Uluru, viewing all of its nooks and crannies, undulations, caves, and watering holes.
New South Wales
22 Amazing Things to Do in the Blue Mountains, Australia
This park is filled with a wide range of short, easy hikes and more moderate, longer efforts that take you to overlooks and waterfalls.
Tasmania
Now We Can Call Ourselves Bushwalkers
Medium – 7 miles Wineglass Bay is rated as one of the top beaches in Australia. The Wineglass Bay Hazards Beach Circuit is the perfect way to explore this very scenic part of Tasmania. If you are lucky, you’ll also get to see wild wallabies.
North Island of New Zealand
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, A Step-By-Step Guide to New Zealand’s Best Day Hike
Moderately strenuous – 12 miles Labeled as the best single day hike in New Zealand, some people even consider this hike to be best single day hike in the world. Here is your chance to hike in the shadow of Mt. Doom, walk through an almost lunar landscape, and watch as semi-dormant volcanoes smoke just a short distance from the trail.
South Island of New Zealand
Exactly How to Hike the Routeburn Track in One Day
Strenuous – 20 miles This point-to-point track connects Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park, two gorgeous parts of the South Island of New Zealand. This is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and can be done as a multi-day backpacking trip or as one massive day hike.
South Island of New Zealand
Hooker Valley Track Hiking Guide: Stats, Map & Photos
Easy – 3 miles Advertised as one of the best walks in New Zealand, the Hooker Valley Track is the easiest way to get terrific views of Mt Cook.
South Island of New Zealand
Roys Peak Track: Stats, Photos, Hiking with Kids
For one of the best views of New Zealand, consider hiking to Roy’s Peak. This is iconic New Zealand: Wanaka Lake with mountains and islands stretching out on the horizon.
