If you are looking for a trek for your next European vocation this list aims to please. Today we are counting down our list for the top 10 amazing hikes in Europe.

For this list we're looking at some of the most incredible hiking trails in Europe considering a wide variety of difficulty levels and including both multi-day journeys and quicker day hikes. There are many other amazing trails we couldn't include so chek back soon for other amazing trails list.

1. Tour du Mont Blanc, France, Italy and Switzerland

This is the most epic place in this list. This hiking route spans three countries and is a circuit of 150 miles long located in the Western Alps. Those who complete the entire route pass through France, Italy and Switzerland in a trek that typically lasts 11 days. The path varies in difficulty but but it's safe to say that this is not an easy journey to make for beginner hikers. There's a mountain marathon that takes place here every year and the person who takes first place somehow manages to do the entire route in 24 hours.


2. Sentiero Azzuro, Italy

It's very likely that you've heard of Cinque Terra is one of the must visit spots in Italy, but what  you may not know is that it's actually renowned for taiking. Cinque Terra translate to five lands and is so named for the five villages that for years have been connected by footpaths. It's common for visitors to hike from village to village though because of certain environmental factors portions of the trails are often closed so it's best to check ahead of time. The views from the sentiero Azzuro or blue path are unmatched though and the costal villages are true national gems.

3. Laugavegur, Iceland

The rugged beauty of Iceland is no longer a secret with it becoming a popular tourist destination in recent years but this route also known as the hot spring trail is enough that it keeps most travelers at bay. Hikers usually complete the trail in two to four days and during that time they're guaranteed to see some truly breath taking sights in Iceland's backountry and if you want to extend your adventure even more, it is easy to pair this with the film wood of the halls route, which would add a another couple of days to the trip.


4. Pulpit Rock, Norway

It can be tricky to find mid-range hikes but this one in Norway is certainly not to be missed. The staggeringly majestic pulpit Rock is one of the country's most iconic sites and to reach it you need to complete a moderately difficulty four hours round trip trek. It can definitely be busy so if you want to avoid do with the rest of the tourists it could be a good idea to start hiking before dawn in an  effort to arrive your destination just as the sun is raising over the fjord.

5. GR 20, Corsica

The island of Corsica is not large so the famed North-South GR 20 hiking trails spans almost the entire length of it. This expert level mountainous trail is over 100 miles in length and takes about two weeks to complete, although the record was set by French Winemaker and hiking enthusiast class Hua-dan for  having done it in only 31 hours or so. For those looking for a shorter trek the hike is easily separated into by the mid point of Vitt Savona, so you can choose to do only the Northern or Southern part of the trail. Writter Patti Dillon deemed it quote
" One of the top trail in the world"
And we would have to agree.



6. Camino de Santiago, Spain

Know as the way of St. James in English this very long network of routes in Europe culminating in North Western Spain started of as pilgrimage paths but has since become an enormously popular hiking trail the end point for  religious trekkers is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Glacia where the remaine of saint James the great set to rest. The Camino France's which naturally begins in France is one of the most popular routes and as a section deemed a world heritage site by UNESCO. The Camino is marked by scallop shell symbols which has been an emblem of the pilgrimage for centuries.

7. Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye

Back to Scotland another easy but rewarding hike takes you to the magical Fairy Pools in the Isle of Skye. One of the shortest hikes on our list, it only takes about a half-hour or less from the parking lot. So it's extremely family-friendly and accessible to even the most beginner hikers. The best part  is that when you arrive at the pools you can even go for a dip if you're not afraid of the chilly water. Even though this trail is easy the path is not always accessible to those with mobility issues.

8. Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland


The tiny village of Lauterbrunnen  located in a glacial valley in Switzerland is so whimsical, it almost doesn't look real.  From there you can take an easy day hike to Morton which only takes a few hours. There is a tram to ascend into the mountains but the walks only takes about an hour and a half and you'll have jaw-dropping views of the surrounding Alps and multiple waterfalls the entire way. After that you can on for that relatively easy and beautiful walk to Morton which is only an additional hour away.


9. West Highland Way, Scotland

If you're looking for a long but manageable hike at an intermediate level, this one might be just perfect and around a 100 miles long. The west highland way takes up to a week to complete and is considered to be Scotland's most popular long distance hiking trail. Thousands of people complete the entire trail each year. The landscape you'll cross are gorgeous and there may be no better way to actually see the faint Highlands up close and personal. As with any longer hike there are also option to only do a portion of the distance if you don't have full week to dedicate to it.

10. The Slovenian Mountain Trail, Slovenia

This beautiful country's hiking extravaganza traverses much of its territory spanning hundreds of miles. The idea behind this trail was conceived by professor and mountaineer Yvonne Giulia in the 20th century. His idea was to connect Slovenia's various mountain ranges with footpaths. The modern trails begins in Maddie Boer and goes through various mountainous areas like pehoe-da the Julian Alps, the communiques Ivania Alps and the catabox. The full hike takes about a month to complete, but shorter portions of it can be taken on four day trips.