Breathtaking hikes to try all over the world

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Great Ocean Walk, Australia -

You can't miss the magnificent sea stacks known as the Twelve Apostles on this iconic coastal trail, located on Victoria's southwest coast.

 

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Metéora, Greece - Follow ancient tracks and climb steep and narrow steps to reach the precipitous Orthodox monasteries perched on sandstone stacks.

 

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The Great Wall of China - Following any section of this mighty wall, one of the most impressive architectural feats in history, makes for a thrilling and unforgettable walk.

 

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Nebaj-Todos Santos trek, Guatemala - Treading a path across the Cuchamatanes Mountains will heighten your sense of adventure as you follow this classic route. The trail ends in the remote mountain village of Todos Santos.

 

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Bagan Walk, Myanmar (Burma) - The country's Bagan Plain is distinguished by over 300 elaborately decorated stupas, pagodas, and temples—reason enough to tread the path of one of the best walks in the country.

 

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Table Mountain, South Africa - A variety of spectacular and scenic walks and hikes on and up the mountain can be enjoyed, along with magnificent panoramic views. The descent from the top by cable car rewards tired legs.

 

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Copper Canyon, Mexico - Named for the copper-green hue of the canyon walls, this landmark destination in Chihuahua state comprises six, interconnected canyons all of which can be explored on foot by following memorable hiking trails.

 

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Dana-Petra Trail, Jordan -

The historical city of Petra, famous for its rock-cut architecture, greets those who complete this outstanding trail that cuts a path through the forested Dana Nature Reserve before meeting the desert.

 

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Samariá Gorge, Greece - Crete's Samariá Gorge National Park is one of the island's most popular tourist attractions, a destination distinguished by a deep and narrow 16-km (10-mi) gorge the base of which makes for a fantastic day-long hike.

 

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The Yoshida Trail, Japan - The Yoshida Trail is the most popular route to the summit of Mount Fuji, at 3,776 m (12,388 ft) the country's highest peak. The trail begins at the sacred Fuji Sengen Shrine.

 

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El Circuito, Chile - Embark on a circuit of Torres del Paine and discover towering granite spires and pristine glaciers. It can be cold and wet, but this is after all part of Patagonia!

 

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Appalachian Trail, USA - At 3,500 km (2,200 m) long, this legendary trail, completed in 1937, passes through 14 states. Some intrepid walkers have managed to thru-hike the entire route. Hiking conditions vary from gentle to tough.

 

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Inca Trail to Ingapirca, Equador - Part of the Royal Road, which once linked Cusco and Quito, the elevated trail embraces jaw-dropping mountain views before winding down at the ancient castle complex of Ingapirca, topped by the extraordinary Temple of the Sun.

 

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Vale do Capão-Guiné hike, Brazil - Brazil's Chapada Diamantina National Park in Bahia state is characterized by a "Lost World" landscape of tabletop mountains, lush vegetation, and a real sense of adventure. The Capão-Guiné takes all this in its stride.

 

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Waitukubuli National Trail, Dominica - This is the Caribbean's first long-distance trail, a way-signed path that offers adventurous hikers a coast-to-coast trek through the country's verdant and sometimes precipitous interior.

 

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Tsitsikamma Trail, South Africa - South Africa's Eastern Cape is where this wonderfully varied trail unfolds. It snakes over mountains, through gorges, and skirts a spectacular coastal forest.

 

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Toubkal Circuit, Morocco - Exploring the Atlas Mountains invariably means summiting the 4,167-m (13,671-ft) Jebel Toubkal. This circuit includes the push to the top, but also takes in splendid countryside and one or two Berber villages along the way.

 

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Simien Mountains Traverse, Ethiopia - The country's celebrated highlands are of exceptional beauty, a magical landscape of volcanic peaks and escarpments that reward hikers with a choice of routes, some of which head up to the summit of Ras Dashen (4,620 m/15,157 ft), the country’s highest peak.

 

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Sentiero degli Dei, Italy - Following the Path of the Gods is the undoubted highlight of any hike along the Amalfi coast. In fact a series of old mule trails set between villages, the 'alto' path affords handsome views of the surrounding region.

 

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Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Switzerland/Italy -

Almost 170 km (105 mi) in length, this moderate though occasionally challenging circuit exudes Alpine charm set as it is under the shadow of Western Europe's highest peak. Oh, and stepping into three different nations along the way is a novel treat.