{"id":51195,"date":"2016-08-01T11:15:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T15:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=51195"},"modified":"2021-11-03T08:15:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:15:20","slug":"best-hiking-trails-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-hiking-trails-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 of the Most Majestic Hiking Trails in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

If running a marathon<\/a> or competing in an obstacle course<\/a> doesn\u2019t quite fulfill your appetite for adventure, perhaps a hike<\/a> through awe-inspiring mountains in a new part of the world will. (Just try to read this story without falling into a wanderlust spell!) From the majestic Swiss Alps to the temperamental peaks of the Pacific Northwest Trail to the rocky mazes that lead to Petra, Jordan, your next epic journey on foot awaits. These incredible hikes across the globe will not only help you embrace different cultures, but you\u2019ll also bask in the wonderment of nature. Happy exploring!<\/p>\n

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The World\u2019s 10 Majestic Hiking Trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1.\u00a0Tour du Mont Blanc
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: France, Italy and Switzerland
\n<\/strong>Like photos ripped out of a storybook, the scenes at this spectacular 104-mile hike feature snow-capped mountaintops, mossy ridges and crystal blue lakes. The terrain includes dirt trails, ancient cobblestone streets and steep mountainsides towering 10,000 feet. While traipsing through France, you\u2019ll pass the Church of Notre Dame de la Gorge, a beautiful Baroque-style chapel. In Italy, you\u2019ll see the Aosta Valley, which has the highest peaks in the Alps, including the tallest and most majestic one: Mont Blanc.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Pacific Northwest Trail
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Continental Divide at Glacier National Park to the Pacific Coat at Washington\u2019s Olympic Peninsula
\n<\/strong>The Pacific Northwest Trail stretches 1,200 miles and crosses the most breathtaking mountains. Whether it\u2019s the Rocky Mountains or the Wilderness Coast, you\u2019ll trek through three national parks and seven national forests. As one of the most challenging hikes in the world, it takes most people 60 to 70 days to finish, though it\u2019s not uncommon to complete it in 80. The weather runs a gamut, too \u2014 ranging from very dry, hot temperatures to cold fronts with freezing temperatures, snow and rain. Plan your gear accordingly!<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Inca Trail
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Cusco, Peru
\n<\/strong>The four-day Inca Trail hike starts in Cusco, Peru, where you\u2019ll tour the Andean peaks. Then, you\u2019ll work your way to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. Also known as the \u201cLost City of the Incas,\u201d Machu Picchu is a 15th<\/sup> century citadel, where you\u2019ll find perfectly sculpted stone temples, palaces and plazas. During your adventure, you\u2019ll also get to see the unique site of Phuyupatamarca, or \u201cThe Town in the Clouds,\u201d which is covered in mist that rises from the forest.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Kalalau Trail
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Kauai, Hawaii
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re done catching some R&R on the beautiful Hawaiian beaches, consider hitting the Kalalau Trail that spans the Na Pali (Cliffs) Coast. The 11-mile hike begins at Ke\u2019e Beach and traverses green-studded overhangs, with turquoise waters below. You\u2019ll tackle significant inclines and declines along the route, but be extra careful at mile 7 where it gets super challenging and treacherous (aka even more fun!). That\u2019s the spot of the infamous \u201cCrawler\u2019s Ledge\u201d \u2014 an incredibly uneven and narrow ledge along the cliff.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Appalachian Trail
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia
\n<\/strong>The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous long-distance hikes in the United States. The trail runs 2,190 miles through 14 states. Thousands of thru-hikers (long-distance hikers) attempt to do it each year, but only a handful complete it. On average, it takes them about five to seven months to reach the end. Some sites you\u2019ll see as you walk include Bear Mountain in New York, Killington Peak in Vermont and the Berkshires in Massachusetts. Down south, you\u2019ll also wander through the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee and Springer Mountain in Georgia.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Mount Kilimanjaro
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Moshi, Tanzania
\n<\/strong>Nestled in the northern border of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most sought-after summits in the world. It reaches 19,341 feet in height and gets its name from the Swahili word meaning \u201cMountain of Greatness.\u201d Kilimanjaro is actually a volcano with three main peaks: Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo, which is dormant, but you can still smell the sulfur emitting from the crater. Along the trail, you\u2019ll hit Uhuru Peak, the highest part of Kibo, where you\u2019ll see some majestic ice glaciers.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Israel National Trail
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Dan to Eilat, Israel
\n<\/strong>The Israel National Trail spans the country from north to south, starting at Dan to the Gulf of Aqaba in Eilat. The entire trail is approximately 620 miles and passes through noteworthy biblical sites, including the Sea of Galilee and the River Jordan. There is also a \u201cJesus Trail,\u201d which runs from Nazareth to Capernaum, along the Sea of Galilee and it includes a climb to the Mount of Beatitudes. What makes this path especially unique? The \u201ctrail angels\u201d \u2014 Israelis who open their homes to hikers for food and housing.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Everest Base Camp Trek
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
\n<\/strong>Ask any experienced hiker or mountaineer what adventure ranks at the top of their bucket list and you\u2019re almost guaranteed to hear \u201cclimbing Mount Everest.\u201d At 29,035 feet, it\u2019s the Earth\u2019s highest mountain. This particular trek starts and finishes in Kathmandu, Nepal and usually lasts about 14 days. Besides the stunning views of the Himalayas, you\u2019ll visit different Buddhist and Hindu sites along the way.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0A Trek to Petra
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Dana to Petra, Jordan
\n<\/strong>You might not think of Jordan as a go-to spot for amazing hikes across the world, but this 50-miler is one of the most famous. You can probably thank Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade <\/em>for that, as several scenes from the movie were shot in Petra. The trail starts in the ancient city of Dana, and the terrain features rocky mazes, red-hued cliffs, dusty ridges and desert springs. Throughout your hike, you\u2019ll see the ruins of Neolithic villages and Petra\u2019s famous monastery, Al Deir.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Seoraksan National Park
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: Seoraksan, South Korea
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019ve gotten the chance to visit the metropolitan cities of Seoul and Busan, perhaps you\u2019ll want to take a trip to the countryside in the Gangwon Province. There, you\u2019ll find one of Korea\u2019s natural gems, Seoraksan National Park. It’s\u00a0home to more than 2,000 animal species and 1,400 plant species, making it one of the most rare national parks in the world. The park also spans four cities and counties: Sokcho, Inje, Goseon and Yangyang. It gets its name from the Korean words \u201cSeol,\u201d which means snow, and \u201cAk,\u201d big mountain.<\/p>\n

Along the trail, you\u2019ll hit hot springs, waterfalls and cascading valleys of ombre leaves and flowers, including awe-inspiring views of Jujeongol Valley, which leads to the revered Seongguksa Temple. You\u2019ll also get to see Daesung Falls, one of Korea\u2019s three largest waterfalls, and climb up Daecheongbong, the highest peak (1,708 meters) in the park and third highest in Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Plan your next adventure! We rounded up the most awe-inspiring and challenging hiking trails across seven continents to reignite your wanderlust. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,6],"tags":[289,171,228,90,341,343,174,118,319,100],"class_list":["post-51195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exercise","category-fitness","tag-exercise","tag-fall","tag-spring","tag-summer","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2exercise","tag-travel","tag-vacation","tag-walking","tag-workout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51195","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51195"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51195\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51195"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}