20 Europe’s Best Hiking Trails: The Spring Edition

A stunning coastal route along the Alentejo and Algarve regions, offering dramatic Atlantic views and blooming clifftop flora.

One of Europe's longest and most spectacular canyons, located on the island of Crete, famous for its narrow 'Iron Gates' passages.

The quintessential Dolomites experience, circling the three distinctive peaks with panoramic vistas of the surrounding limestone giants.

A classic circumnavigation of the highest peak in the Alps, traversing through France, Italy, and Switzerland on high-altitude paths.

Scotland’s premier long-distance trail, winding from Milngavie to Fort William through the rugged beauty of the Highlands.

A historic path connecting five colorful fishing villages along the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.

The heart of Bohemian Switzerland, leading to the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe surrounded by lush forests.

A long-distance coastal trek through ancient ruins and pine forests along the turquoise coast of the Mediterranean.

A scenic clifftop path in the Algarve known for its golden limestone arches and hidden turquoise sea caves.

Trek through one of the deepest canyons in the world in the Zagori region, featuring ancient stone bridges and pristine nature.

Known as 'Little Switzerland,' this trail offers a network of paths through spectacular rock formations and mossy ravines.

An spectacular walk along the basalt cliffs of the Giant’s Causeway, passing dramatic ruins like Dunluce Castle.

A classic high-altitude trek through the heart of the Dolomites, staying in mountain 'rifugios' with world-class views.

The historic pilgrimage route across northern Spain, particularly beautiful in the verdant rolling hills of Galicia.

Follow the emerald-green Soča River through the Julian Alps, crossing suspension bridges and passing waterfalls.

A gentle but impressive path around the most powerful waterfall in Europe, exceptionally scenic as snowmelt peaks.

A long-distance trail following the winding Moselle River through terraced vineyards and medieval castle ruins.

A dramatic trek along the ridge of the Cumbre Vieja, offering views of moon-like volcanic craters and the Atlantic Ocean.

One of the deepest and most impressive limestone canyons in Europe, hidden in the heart of the Supramonte mountains.

An adventurous gorge walk utilizing a series of ladders, chains, and bridges over waterfalls in a lush national park.