Hiking Is an affordable, inexpensive and fun way to see the world. There are various hiking 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 Top 10 best hiking trails in the world, compiled from the resource LonelyPlanet.
10. Baltoro Glacier and K2, Pakistan
An incomparable mountain route to the second largest mountain peak in the world - K2. The trail goes along the icy river, goes deeper into the glacier and goes to the granite mountains. The route for prepared tourists is 15 days.
9. Upper Route, France-Switzerland
One of the highest hiking trails leads from French Chamonix through the southern Valais to Zermatt, Switzerland. The route takes about 2 weeks and requires excellent physical condition.
8. Dardanelles, USA
The Dardanelles trail in picturesque Zion National Park and the magnificent canyons washed by the Virgin River is 26 km. Some areas will need to be overcome by swimming, if the hike wants to be extended for several days, then you can spend the night in coastal campsites.
7. Rutbern track, New Zealand
The short route is designed 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 a strictly limited number of people are allowed on the route at the same time.
6. Overland track, Australia
The route through the Tasmanian Wasteland can be completed in 5-6 days (80 km). The trail leads past picturesque lakes, rocky mountains, waterfalls, forests and wastelands. For fans of extreme sports, it is possible to go to the peaks, 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. The 24-day route will take you through the 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 an altitude of 5545 m, and along the way you meet landscapes of indescribable beauty. The downside is the change in climate and altitude, which can cause such adaptive phenomena as dizziness and fatigue.
3. Land of the Dogons, Mali
The route can be covered in its entirety in 10 days, or you can draw up an abbreviated program with a transition from 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 trail 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 hiking route in the world is 15 days long 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.