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What is the most beautiful thru-hike in the world?

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is arguably the world's most scenic thru-hike spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. Along its journey, it passes through California, Oregon and Washington, providing hikers with breathtaking views of the desert, mountains and forests.



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The Snowman Trek in Bhutan is considered one of the most challenging treks in the world. It is a 217-mile (350 km) journey that takes around 25-30 days to complete. The trek begins in the district of Paro. From here hikers will pass through lush forests and cross nine high-altitude passes along the way.

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The GR20, in Corsica, France, is known as one of Europe's toughest long-distance trails and considered to be the most difficult of all the GR routes. The 180 kilometre path takes about two weeks to complete, crossing the island from north to south.

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Best hiking destinations in Europe
  1. Seven Hanging Valleys Trail. Lagoa - Algarve - Portugal. ...
  2. Plitivice Lakes. Croatia. ...
  3. El Camino del Rey. Malaga - Spain. ...
  4. The Kjeragbolten hike. Norway. ...
  5. Pico de Arieiro - Madeira. Portugal. ...
  6. Besseggen Ridge Hike. Norway. ...
  7. Adrspach-Teplice Rock Towns – Bohemian Switzerland - Czech Republic. ...
  8. Skye Island.


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The French Grande Randonnée No. 20, better known as the GR20, is an 112-mile long hiking trail in Corsica. It's also routinely described as the toughest long-distance hiking trail in all of Europe.

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The Continental Divide Trail may not be as well-known as the Pacific Crest Trail on a large scale (and this is a good thing), but among hikers, the CDT is largely regarded as the more challenging of the two trails.

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The Ten Most Beautiful Hikes in the World
  • Rakiura Track, New Zealand. ...
  • Ocean to Lake Trail, Florida. ...
  • Route K, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. ...
  • Backbone Trail, California. ...
  • Chilkoot Trail, Alaska. ...
  • Trans-Bhutan Trail, Bhutan. ...
  • Hayduke Trail, Utah and Arizona. ...
  • Olomana Trail, Oahu.


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1: Cape Town, South Africa Thanks to its location under the shadow of South Africa's iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town has long been a top destination for adventure travelers and hikers alike.

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Spanning approximately 14,996 miles across Canada from east to west, the Great Trail is considered the longest multi-use recreational trail network in the world.

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Generally, most people believe that the Camino del Norte is the most beautiful in terms of landscape. This is because you walk along Northern Spain and at times have the option to walk on a direct coastal path overlooking the ocean.

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However, the most famous route, and the one that most people are referring to when they talk about walking the Camino, is the Camino Francés, or the French Way. While there are many possible starting points in France, the most popular is St. Jean Pied de Port, a picturesque village in the Pyrenees.

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No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best hiking trails in France to suit your needs. Explore one of 8,094 family-friendly hikes for a sunny weekend. Check out 201 wheelchair-friendly trails with helpful accessibility guidance.

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