Best hikes by region and country. Curated lists of top hiking routes in Europe, the Alps, Scandinavia and beyond — with difficulty ratings, distances and planning tips.
The Everest region (Khumbu) holds Nepal's best high-altitude treks, from the 130 km Base Camp route to the 166 km Three Passes loop above 5,000 m.
Read articleThe best hikes in Ireland for 2026, from the 214 km Kerry Way to the 131 km Wicklow Way, with distances, difficulty and the best months to walk them.
Read articleThe best long-distance hikes in England for 2026: the 431 km Pennine Way, the Coast to Coast and the South West Coast Path, ranked by terrain.
Read articleThe best treks in Nepal for 2026, from the Everest Base Camp trek to the Three Passes circuit, ranked by altitude, scenery, difficulty and best season.
Read articleThe best hikes in the Swiss Alps in 2026, from the 180 km Walker's Haute Route to the Tour des Combins, ranked by scenery, difficulty and huts.
Read articleThe best hikes in Greece for 2026 are Mount Olympus (2,918 m), the 16 km Samaria Gorge in Crete and the 75 km Menalon Trail in Arcadia.
Read articleThe Julian Alps span Slovenia and Italy — the 270 km Juliana Trail circles the range in 16 stages, and Mount Triglav tops out at 2,864 m.
Read articleDiscover the best hikes in Austria's Julian Alps in 2026 — from Juliana Trail stages near Hermagor to ridge walks above 2,000 m in Carinthia.
Read articleThe Juliana Trail is a 270 km loop around Slovenia's Julian Alps in 16 stages from Kranjska Gora. Stage distances, difficulty, season and booking.
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