Don't let the hard to pronounce name discourage you. This is Iceland's number one tourist attractions and a superb place to tick off your hiking bucket list when you get the chance to visit it. 26 waterfalls, 1 volcano, 2 glaciers, and 3 unique landscapes in one hike is no mean feat! The trail covers approximately 25km and can last from 13hours to 2 days.

The Highline Trail offers incredible vistas the whole way sinc e it's very exposed.  One section features 30+ meter drop-offs and requires the help of steel cables to make it safely through. Combined with stunning views of glaciers, alpine wildflowers, and wildlife, this is a hike you won’t forget! The entire loop is 19 km and takes around 5-6 hours to complete. 

Plan a full day to experience this buddhist monastery, nicely located at the edge  of a 900 m cliff, it might take a while to get to the pinnacle of the summit, but trust us it's worth it. Hear the monks pray, smell the incense and experience stunning views on the way up. The monastery consists of four temples with residential accommodations for the monks. 

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China, has not been restored, which makes for climbing across rocks and rough and slippery sections on this 9 km hike, but it rewards you with a great adventure on a historical landmark and stunning views across the wall. The hike completes at Mutianyu with restored wall that looks like it was just built yesterday.

Banff, Canada’s oldest national park and flagship draws more than 3 million visitors each year. Hiking the more than 100km long Banff Highline will bring you across out of this world turquoise glacial lakes, limestone summits blanketed with white glaciers and forests brimming with wildlife. Hiking the Highline is best on a five or six day itinerary. 

The about 130 kilometer long Dolomite High Route is one of the best hiking locations in the whole of Europe. It features awesome attractions such as impressive cliffs, towering 3,000-meter (10,000 foot) peaks, pure cyan blue alpine lakes, charming, shady forests and vast, rolling pastures. Plan in about 9-10 days to complete this trail. 

Simply one of the most breathtaking and iconic trails in the whole of the USA, it covers the beautiful Sequoia National Park where the largest trees on Earth grow along with the spectacular Ansel Adams Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Parks. The trail is home to exquisite wildlife and it will take weeks to enjoy the whole experience of this 211-mile long trail.

Named after the route taken by haiku poet Matsuo Basho, this trail has become a favorite for tourists and locals alike. You get the chance to experience a different culture, explore Tokyo, visit Nikko and walk to the Kurikara pass. Take a friend on a marvelous hiking trip on this self-guided journey through a historic location. 

Hong Kong is one of the most famous hiking destinations in the whole of Asia and the 8.5 km Dragon’s Back hike is probably the most popular in Hong Kong, which says a lot. Experience multiple beautiful backdrops for superb Instagram pictures with views of the coastline, beaches and hills. Reward yourself with a swim at Big Wave Bay at the end.

While climbing to the top of Aconcagua requires several weeks and mountaineering expertise, getting to Aconcagua Base Camp takes only 4 to 6 hours and is a great way to experience the amazing Andes Mountains. As the tallest mountain outside Asia, it makes for a unique adventure with stunning views of glaciers and snow-covered peaks.

Incredibly diverse scenery and varied terrain make the 9-kilometer hike around Robberg Peninsula one of the best things to do in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The hike takes around 4-5 hours and includes rocky coastline, secluded beaches, and wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife, including seals and whales. Be aware of the tide before heading out!

The 75km long trail travels through some of the most stunning scenery in the Pacific Northwest, from dense coastal rainforests to rugged coastline and sea caves. Most people require around 7-9 days to complete the West Coast Trail. Whether you’re wading through rivers or scaling the trail’s numerous ladders, this hike is packed with unforgettable adventures. 

With 1800 meters of elevation gain and an average altitude of 3,000 meters, the Salkantay Trail of Peru is physically demanding but well worth the effort. The 74-kilometer trail features two Inca sites - Llactapata and Machu Picchu - and spectacular scenery. You’ll hike past alpine lakes, Andean jungle, Inca ruins, mountain-fed rivers and snow-capped peaks.

The Pennine Way is the UK’s most famous long-distance trail and extends 431 kilometers through Northern England from the Peak District to the Scottish Borders. It's known for pastoral landscapes, rocky outcrops, and verdant valleys and offers a nice balance of nature and history, with the Hadrian’s Wall and picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park. 

The Santa Cruz Trek traverses 50 kilometers of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, the world’s highest tropical mountain range. The 4-day trek with reaches up to 4,760 meters, will take you through UNESCO-protected Huascaran National Park and includes amazing sights like turquoise glacial lakes, snowy peaks, desert basins, and traditional Andean farms and villages. 

The Dingle Way covers 179 kilometers in one of Irelands most rugged and remote areas. From cliffs and rocky coastline to picturesque farmland and villages, varied scenery makes this trek diverse and exciting. The trail crosses magical landscapes with deep history and passes archaeological sites including dry-stone huts, monastic settlements, and ancient stone forts.