Euro 2024 Knockouts: Best Long Hikes Across Europe (Part 2)
Discover iconic long-distance trails across Romania, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and more in this guide to Europe's best multi-day hikes.
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9. Romania
Făgăraș Mountains Trail: Known as the Transylvanian Alps, this trail offers stunning views and challenging hikes.
Rodna Mountains: Offers various long-distance trails through some of Romania’s most beautiful and remote areas.
10. Netherlands
Pieterpad: The longest trail in the Netherlands, covering 498 km from the north to the south of the country.
Dutch Coastal Path: A 725 km route along the North Sea coast.
11. Austria
Eagle Walk: A 413 km trail through the Tyrolean Alps, divided into 33 stages.
Alpe-Adria Trail: Also passing through Slovenia, this trail connects the Alps with the Adriatic Sea.
12. Turkey
Lycian Way: A 540 km trail along the coast of southwestern Turkey, known for its historical ruins and stunning coastal views.
St. Paul Trail: A 500 km route from Perge to Yalvaç, following in the footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle.
13. England
South West Coast Path: The UK’s longest national trail, spanning 1,014 km along the southwest coast of England.
Pennine Way: A 431 km trail from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders, often considered one of England’s toughest hikes.
14. Slovakia
High Tatras: Offering several long-distance trails, including the Tatranská Magistrála which runs 46 km through the mountain range.
Slovak Paradise National Park: Known for its challenging trails through gorges and waterfalls.
15. Switzerland
Haute Route: A high-altitude trek from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland, covering about 180 km.
Via Alpina: A long-distance trail network that passes through several Alpine countries, with stunning segments in Switzerland.
16. Italy
Alta Via 1: A 120 km trail in the Dolomites, known for its dramatic scenery.
Alta Via 2: Another trail in the Dolomites, 160km and slightly more technical than the AV1.
Sentiero Italia: An extensive trail network covering over 6,000 km, traversing the entire length of Italy.
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