Hiking Is an affordable, affordable, and fun way to see the world. There are various walking routes both in Russia and in other countries of the world. True, hiking requires strong legs and careful preparation. But the mass of impressions is definitely worth the effort.
Today we offer all travelers the Top 10 the best hiking trails in the worldcompiled on the basis of the resource LonelyPlanet.
10. Baltoro and K2 Glacier, Pakistan
An incomparable mountain route to the second largest mountain peak in the world - K2. The trail goes along the ice river, deepens into the glacier and goes to the granite mountains. The route for trained tourists is designed for 15 days.
9. Upper Way, France-Switzerland
One of the highest hiking trails leads from French Chamonix through the southern Valais to Swiss Zermatt. The route takes about 2 weeks and requires excellent physical shape.
8. Dardanelles, USA
The Dardanelles Strait route in the scenic Zion National Park and magnificent canyons washed by the Virgin River is 26 km away. Some areas will need to be overcome by swimming, if the trip wants to be stretched for several days, then you can spend the night in coastal campsites.
7. Rutbern Track, New Zealand
The small route lasts for 3 days and covers 32 km at the foot of the Southern Alps. The trail goes through two national parks. The difficulty for tourists is that at the same time a strictly limited number of people are allowed on the route.
6. Overland Track, Australia
The route along the Tasmanian wasteland can be overcome in 5-6 days (80 km). The trail goes past picturesque lakes, rocky mountains, waterfalls, forests and wastelands. For fans of extreme sports, access to the peaks is possible, for example, Mount Ossa with a height of 1617 meters.
5. Indian Himalayas, India
The Indian side of the world's largest mountain range is very picturesque, although traveling here is not easy. A 24-day route will allow you to go through ancient trade routes.
4. Camp at the foot of Everest, Nepal
For fans of mountain routes, this option is just a gift. The trail allows you to climb to a height of 5545 m, and along the way there are landscapes of indescribable beauty. The downside is a change in climate and altitude, which can cause adaptive phenomena such as dizziness and fatigue.
3. Dogon Land, Mali
The route can be covered entirely in 10 days, or you can create an abbreviated program with a transition of 2 days. The highlight of this African route is the soaring cliffs of the Bandiagara mountains, covered with abandoned mountain dwellings.
2. Inca Trail, Peru
What could be more exciting than walking along the path laid by the ancient Incas. The route is 33 km long and leads from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu through three mountain passes. This route is the most famous in South America.
1. GR20, France (Corsica)
The best walking route in the world lasts 15 days and covers 168 km. Corsica offers travelers a variety of landscapes: forests and rivers, mountains and glacial lakes, cliffs and rickety bridges. The GR20 route has been famous among tourists since 1972.
