10 Most Beautiful Hiking Trails in the World For This Winter Travel Plan

Kazi Nasir | Nov 19, 2025, 18:00 IST

Mountain Hiking Trails

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This article explores ten of the world’s most breathtaking hiking trails, from the ancient Inca Trail in Peru to the volcanic landscapes of Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail and the ridge walks of Canada’s Banff Highline. Featuring distances, elevations and unique natural highlights, it captures why global adventure tourism up 60% post-pandemic, making these trails bucket-list favourites for nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts.

Post-pandemic global tourism industry witnessed a spike. Travel for adventure has grown by over 60% in the last decade. People are seeking a way to connect with nature again. And Hiking is a great way to connect with nature by exploring breathtaking natural beauties. Here are the most beautiful hiking trails in the world that you will not miss a moment to miss.

1. Inca Trail, Peru

Hiking Trails To Experience Nature

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From the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu is only 42 km route. This is the highest point in the Trail (4200 m). Here one can witness dense forest surrounded by clouds, ancient ruins and sunrise at Sun Gate.

2. Milford Track, New Zealand

This place is known as the Finest Walk in the World. It is 53 km through Fiordland National Park where lie breathtaking rainforests and Sutherland Falls which is one of the world's tallest.

3. W Trek, Torres del Paine, Chile

This is an above 80 km trail across Patagonia. This place is surrounded by iconic granite towers, blue lakes and often the wind blows here at a speed of 120 km/h.

4. Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal

Trave For Introspection

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This is one of the highest trekking trails in the world whose height reaches 5,364 m. This place exhibits symbols of Sherpa culture that have thrived here for centuries, and it features suspension bridges with a breathtaking view of the Himalayan panoramas. More than 40,000 tourists visit this place yearly.

5. Pacific Crest Trail, USA

Pacific Crest Trail is one of the world's longest trails at 4265 km. This trail runs from Mexico to Canada. In between come deserts, the Sierra Nevada and volcanoes.

6. Alta Via 1, Dolomites, Italy

This trails of 120 km route passes through majestic limestone peaks. Refugios or mountain huts are a renowned place here. It comes under UNESCO's World Heritage Landscape.

7. Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Explore To Evolve

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This is a trail of 55 km volcanic landscape, where lie colourful rhyolite mountains with hot springs and lava fields. This is one of the world's most unique geological hikes.

8. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

This is the highest peak in Africa at 5895 m. Its trail passes through five ecosystems and is known for its stunning sunrise and high climbing points.

9. Camino de Santiago, Spain

Panoramic View Of Mountains

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From here goes a pilgrimage route that stretches up to 800 km. In between come medieval villages and the cathedral ending point. This trail is known for spirituality and cultural diversity.

10. Banff Highline Trail, Canada

This hiking trail is located in the Canadian Rockies. Known for its natural beauties like crystal lakes, alpine meadows. If one wants to do a panoramic ridge walk, this is the best place.

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