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The best hiking trails in Europe, tried and tested
Fields of wildflowers. Jagged coastal edges. Mossy, green cliffs and snow-capped peaks. Europe might be a small continent, but it holds some of the most rewarding views of natural landscapes. The only catch? You gotta trek for them.
Author Alex Roddle has picked out the best routes for amblers everywhere via his book, ‘Wanderlust Europe’. And to freshen things up for 2026, fellow explorer and Time Out contributor John Bills has added two of his own favourite hiking paths on the continent – meaning our list now covers everywhere from Slovenia to Wales. Whatever your hiking levebl, here are the most breathtaking hikes in Europe for this year.
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Europe’s best hikes, at a glance
🥾 Best long distance hike: The Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia📅 Best multi-day (middle ground) hike: The Hornstrandir Trail, Iceland☀️ Best one-day hike: The Mettelhorn, Switzerland
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