World best hikes
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  • Europe
    • Spain – Montserrat, Barcelona
    • Switzerland – 5 lakes hike, Zermatt
    • Switzerland – Lac Bleu, Arolla, Valais
    • Switzerland – Orny glacier, Valais
  • Canada
    • Crypt Lake hike, Waterton Lakes National Park
  • Middle East
    • Oman – Wadi Bani Khalid
    • Oman – Snake Canyon, Wadi Bani Awf
    • Turkey – Mount Olympos, Antalya
  • Asia
    • Japan – Asahidake, Hokkaido
    • Indonesia – Mount Rinjani, Lombok
  • Australia
    • Blue Lake, Snowy Mountains
    • Mt Kosciuszko
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World best hikes

  • Home
  • Europe
    • Spain – Montserrat, Barcelona
    • Switzerland – 5 lakes hike, Zermatt
    • Switzerland – Lac Bleu, Arolla, Valais
    • Switzerland – Orny glacier, Valais
  • Canada
    • Crypt Lake hike, Waterton Lakes National Park
  • Middle East
    • Oman – Wadi Bani Khalid
    • Oman – Snake Canyon, Wadi Bani Awf
    • Turkey – Mount Olympos, Antalya
  • Asia
    • Japan – Asahidake, Hokkaido
    • Indonesia – Mount Rinjani, Lombok
  • Australia
    • Blue Lake, Snowy Mountains
    • Mt Kosciuszko
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Top hikes & travel destinations in Europe

European holiday - Berlin wall, Germany

Plan your hike or trip in Europe

From sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches to snowy mountain peaks, from bustling cities to idyllic villages, from lazy days to hardcore adventure … Europe has it all.

I do not intend to document all of Europe’s fabulous destinations and fun things to do here — there’s a ton of travel guides out there and anyway, I haven’t even explored every European country myself! But if you’re looking for something off the beaten track — especially some great hiking trails — then I hope this guide will help you plan your own perfect holiday in Europe.

All hikes & destinations in Europe

Spain | Switzerland |

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Cabane des Aiguilles Rouges & Lac Bleu, Arolla

     ★★★★★ | Moderate to difficult options | Stunning views of glaciers, scrambles across rocky moraines & the option of a ladder climb up a cliff

  • Hiking Montserrat mountain: Sant Jeroni hike & other trails

    ★★★★☆ | Highest point: 1,236 m | Easy to difficult options | Rock climbing & via ferrata possibilities | Lovely walk not too far from Barcelona

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Bisse du Ro, Valais

    ★★★☆☆ | Highest point: 1,778 m | Easy to moderate options | Mostly a stroll, beautiful views across the valley

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Belvédère via ferrata, Valais

    ★★★☆☆ | Highest point: 1,220 m | Walking & via ferrata options | One of the easiest via ferratas in the region

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Tour d’Aï, Vaud

    ★★★★☆ | Highest point: 2,331 m | Moderate to very difficult options | Trail, via ferrata & rock climbing possibilities | Lovely views from the top — as long as there’s no mist

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Dent de Folliéran, Fribourg

    ★★★★☆ | Highest point: 2,340 m | Easy to very difficult hiking options | An adventure to the top as there is no trail!

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Orny glacier, Valais

    ★★★★★ | Highest point: 3,170 m | Moderate to difficult options | Stunning and very accessible walk along a glacier

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Dent de Brenleire, Fribourg

    ★★★☆☆ | Highest point: 2,353 m | Easy to very difficult hiking options | A pretty day walk

  • Hiking in Switzerland – Schrattenfluh, Luzern

    ★★★★☆ | Highest point: 2,079 m | Easy to moderate hiking options | Explore old army tunnels

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    • Switzerland
  • Canada
  • Middle East
    • Oman
    • Turkey
  • Asia
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
  • Australia

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We are Emma, James, Kiran and Kai - and this blog will help you plan your next hike, walk or stroll. You'll find hiking trail info, photos and maps for some of the best hikes in the world, as well as tips and reviews.

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The stars show our rating of the hikes, based on our opinion of the scenery and trail. Your opinion may vary! Same with hike difficulty: your idea of “easy” may not be the same as ours.

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