10 Unforgettable Hiking Trails Across the Globe

Image: Wikimedia Discover 12 iconic hiking trails worldwide, blending stunning landscapes and epic adventures

Inca Trail

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Tour du Mont Blanc

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Appalachian Trail

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Milford Track

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Everest Base Camp

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W Trek Patagonia

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Camino de Santiago

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Kalalau Trail

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The Haute Route

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Tiger’s Nest Hike

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