Travelers and nature lovers go out to explore nature as soon as they have time. They roam in places of their choice like sea, river, waterfall or mountain. There are some who walk miles and miles along inaccessible hills or mountain ranges.
Hiking is the longest way to travel without any traffic. Although it is a matter of hard work and time, do people who are addicted to nature-loving travel stop! They run from one hiking trail to another, longing to see the unknown with their own eyes.
Today's article is about some of the most interesting hiking trails in the world.
Penin Way, United Kingdom
The 267-mile route is one of the oldest long-distance routes in the United Kingdom. The journey from Idle in Derbyshire to Kirk Yethme via the Yorkshire Dale takes about three weeks. May to October is the best time to hike Penin Way. In the meanwhile hiking became difficult due to various environmental reasons including snowfall. Along the way you will see many wetlands and small and big mountains. The highest point in the Penin Hill range is Cross Fell, at 2,930 feet. The unique weather of the United Kingdom can be observed in this one trip.
Camino de Santiago, Spain
The Camino de Santiago is basically a collection of ancient pilgrimage routes, all of which meet at the church in the city of Santiago de Compostola. In this church, the tomb of St. James, the messenger of Jesus Christ, the city was built around this church. There are two hiking routes to Camino de Santiago, one via Spain and the other through France. The French way is relatively easy and more popular. On the other hand, if you start your journey through Spain, you have to walk along the coastal roads and hilly roads.
Appalachian Trail, United States
At about 2,200 miles, the trail is one of the most famous in the United States and one of the longest hiking trails in the world. The trail starts at Mount Springer in Georgia and ends at Catadin Mountain in Maine. Hiking the whole path takes about 5-7 months for ordinary people! Most of the trail is lined with dense forests and mountains, in some parts highways and small towns. The trail traverses 14 states in the United States. Every year 3 million tourists come to see this trail!
Mount Taubakal, Morocco
Mount Taubakal is located in southwestern Morocco. Taubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, about 13.671 feet high. Mountaineers usually start their journey from a small village called Imlil. Local guides and porters are required to complete the summit. It is now mandatory to have a guide centering on the murder of two mountaineers in 2018. If you are not an experienced trekker to climb this highest peak in North Africa, it is no small feat to complete the journey!
Tergo La Trek, Bhutan
Bhutan is widely known as the 'Sangri-la' or land of happiness and the 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon'. The hiking trail ranges from 3,500 meters to 4,150 meters, starting at Mekochang in Bhutan's Ha Valley and ending at Janadhinakha. As you can see the agricultural land in this trail, you have to cross the hill. With Bhutan's attractions preserved and the need for a 'tourist pass' to travel, these treks have yet to retain their own beauty of nature, the paws of the people who are destroying the environment have yet to be read. Silence, inaccessible paths, diverse flora and fauna, Kanchenjunga can be seen with the beauty of Bhutan.
Armenia Silk Road, Armenia
Although not very well known, Armenia has some of the most amazing hiking trails in Europe. This ancient Silk Road was once one of the most important routes for communication and trade. The eleven-day trek along the Armenia Silk Road will see a number of monasteries in the Sanahin and Haghpat regions, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with that will be the opportunity to climb Aragats, the highest mountain in Armenia. Hundreds of years ago it was one of the largest volcanoes in the world.
Indus (Indus) Valley, India
It is one of the most popular places in Ladakh. Located in the Indus Basin, this region is famous for the history of the Indian subcontinent. Walking in this region known as the birthplace of civilization in the Indian subcontinent, people go back to the pages of history. Every installation, culture in this region is reminiscent of old history. While walking in the valley, you will see the historical monasteries on one side and the peaks of the snow-capped Himalayas on the other side! It is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists in Korea, Japan and China.
Basho Weferer, Japan
The famous Japanese poet Matsuo Basho's travelogue 'Narrow Road to the Interior' (Oku no Hosomichi) is one of the most popular trails today. This journey of at least six days starts from Sendai and ends at the Yamadera Temple. From March to May, when you travel this route, you will see a fair of white and pink cherry blossoms on the way. The poet Matsu Basho said,
"There is another time in human life, the time of cherry blossoms."
Dragons Back Trail, Hong Kong
Although Hong Kong is famous for its skyscrapers and narrow streets, there are numerous hiking trails. The most popular of these trails is the Dragons Back Trail. The journey starts from Shake-o Road, the highest height of the trail being Shake-o peak (932 feet). The journey ends at the beach called ‘Big Wave Bay’. Mountain paths, waterfalls, sea everything can be seen in this trail hike. The path has been marked after some distance, so there is no fear of losing the path. The view of the entire trail can be seen by climbing to the highest peak.
The Dingle Way, Ireland
The 111-mile route begins at County Kerry Trolley in Ireland and ends at Trolley. The trail is round, it takes about 8 days to complete the trail. Coastal plains, hills, lakes, beaches all have a diverse landscape in this region. The diversity of the landscape is one of the attractions of this trail. As you walk along this trail, you will come across many interesting archeological sites.
Bewindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
It is as if nature has filled this African country with beauty. The trail begins along the Beaundi Impenetrable National Park. Its name is impenetrable. Because of the increase in the number of bamboo bushes, shrubs and furnaces, it is very difficult to cross this path on foot. Rare species of gorillas can be seen in this forest. Seeing the gorilla, people set foot on this impenetrable path. The jungle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lisian Way, Turkey
About 300 miles long, this hiking trail is one of the largest hiking trails in the world. The route from Fethiye to Antalya as you walk along the coast is a summation of some of the ancient Lisian routes 3,000 years ago. Walking on this red-and-white marked path, you will find scenes from ancient rocky tombs to Lisian civilization. Mountain peaks, pine forests, rocky beaches, secluded beaches, ancient ruins can all be seen along the way. The parable of history and nature seem to blend together in this ancient way.
Cape to Cape Track, Western Australia
The 123-kilometer route begins at the Cape Naturalist Lighthouse on the coast and ends at the Cape Lewin Lighthouse. There are campsites and caravan parks along the way. This path with caves, coastal views, mountain peaks, caves. This route is perfect for hiking at any time of the year. The route from Cape Naturalist to Sugarloaf is wheelchair accessible. This sets the Cape to Cape track apart from any other hiking trail.
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The places' views are really beautiful. In my country we also have lots of beautiful places. I wish time will come that i can have a tour there 😊