Top 50 Hikes Around the World — by Trail Type
From iconic pilgrimages to coastal day walks and desert crossings, this section curates 50 of the world’s best hikes for each major trail type. Each category includes a downloadable PDF guide (coming soon) and top trail highlights to get you inspired.
Coastal Trails
Day Walks
Desert & Remote Treks
Great Walks
Mountain Tracks
Multi-Day Walks
Pilgrimage Trails
Thru-Hikes
Surprise Me
Top 50 Great Walks
From New Zealand’s alpine tracks to Europe’s long-distance routes, these great walks offer breathtaking scenery and unforgettable multi-day journeys.
Milford Track
Fiordland, New Zealand – A 4-day alpine-to-sea trek through lush rainforest, valleys, and waterfalls.
West Highland Way
Scotland – A 154km journey through lochs, moors, and historic villages of the Highlands.
Lycian Way
Turkey – Coastal and mountain views across ancient paths and Mediterranean cliffs.
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