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Appalachian TrailA long-distance route from Georgia to Maine with dense shelter infrastructure and frequent town access.
- Distance
- 3540 km
- Elevation gain
- 141000 m
- Time
- 165 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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John Muir TrailA classic Sierra Nevada traverse from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney through high passes, granite basins, and iconic alpine terrain.
- Distance
- 340 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 21 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pacific Crest TrailA classic long-distance route from the US-Mexico border to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington.
- Distance
- 4265 km
- Elevation gain
- 149000 m
- Time
- 150 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Tour du Mont Blanc
A classic circuit through France, Italy, and Switzerland with steep daily climbing and dense mountain infrastructure.
- Distance
- 170 km
- Elevation gain
- 10000 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Annapurna Circuit
A high-altitude route in Nepal with major elevation change, teahouse infrastructure, and a high pass crossing.
- Distance
- 160 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Camino FrancesThe most popular Camino de Santiago route across northern Spain, linking Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela.
- Distance
- 780 km
- Elevation gain
- 13000 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kilimanjaro Summit RouteA high-altitude summit itinerary on Mount Kilimanjaro, focused on acclimatization pacing, weather windows, and safe ascent strategy.
- Distance
- 70 km
- Elevation gain
- 4100 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
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LaugavegurIceland's most famous hut-and-camping trail, crossing rhyolite hills, black deserts, and geothermal landscapes in a short but striking traverse.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 1900 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 150 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Overland Track
A managed Tasmanian alpine route between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair with hut infrastructure and booking limits.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Elevation gain
- 2500 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Te AraroaA full-length New Zealand route linking beaches, forests, alpine sections, and urban connectors from north to south.
- Distance
- 3030 km
- Elevation gain
- 78000 m
- Time
- 160 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Torres del Paine O Circuit
A full-circuit Patagonian route around the Paine massif with exposed passes and managed campsite infrastructure.
- Distance
- 136 km
- Elevation gain
- 5300 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Wainwright's Coast to Coast
A 309 km crossing of northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, threading the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors — now an official National Trail as of 2025.
- Distance
- 309 km
- Elevation gain
- 6400 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Alta Via 1 (Dolomites)A classic hut-to-hut traverse through the Dolomites, linking limestone towers, high passes, and some of the most dramatic mountain architecture in Europe.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 6700 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Arizona TrailA state-length route from Mexico to Utah crossing desert, canyon, and forest zones with major temperature swings.
- Distance
- 1287 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Bibbulmun Track
A long southwest Australia route with purpose-built shelters and consistent waymarking between Perth Hills and Albany.
- Distance
- 1000 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Camino del NorteA long coastal Camino across northern Spain from the Basque coast to Galicia, blending Atlantic scenery, historic towns, and strong pilgrim infrastructure.
- Distance
- 825 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 34 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Camino Portugues Coastal WayA coastal pilgrimage route from Porto northward through Atlantic towns, boardwalks, estuary crossings, and historic Camino infrastructure.
- Distance
- 280 km
- Elevation gain
- 3600 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Colorado TrailA high-altitude route from Denver to Durango with sustained elevation and long alpine exposure.
- Distance
- 780 km
- Elevation gain
- 27000 m
- Time
- 40 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Continental Divide TrailA rugged long-distance route along the Rocky Mountain spine from Mexico to Canada, known for remote stretches and variable conditions.
- Distance
- 4989 km
- Elevation gain
- 130000 m
- Time
- 180 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
A high-altitude Peru circuit with repeated 4,500-5,000 m passes and sustained remote camping.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 7000 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Fish River Canyon Trail
A canyon-floor route in southern Namibia with hot, dry conditions and long days between support points.
- Distance
- 85 km
- Elevation gain
- 1800 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR20 Corsica
A technical mountain route across Corsica known for steep terrain, rocky sections, and hut-based staging.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Hadrian's Wall Path
A coast-to-coast National Trail following the Roman frontier corridor across northern England, blending archaeology, rolling hills, and historic villages.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 2500 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Haute Route (Chamonix to Zermatt)The Walker's Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt — 180 km through the heart of the western Alps, crossing the Swiss and Franco-Swiss ranges on a two-week traverse that ends beneath the Matterhorn.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 180 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Shikoku 88 Temple Trail
A pilgrimage route around Shikoku linking 88 temples via road, mountain paths, and town corridors.
- Distance
- 1200 km
- Elevation gain
- 15000 m
- Time
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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South West Coast PathEngland's longest National Trail traces 1,014 km of dramatic South West coastline from Minehead to Poole Harbour, accumulating more elevation than four Everest ascents from sea level.
- Distance
- 1014 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 43 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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West Coast TrailA rugged Pacific coastal traverse in British Columbia with ladders, tide timing, beach travel, and technical mud-and-root sections.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 2100 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 150 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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West Highland Way
Scotland's most-walked long-distance route follows the Highland edge from Glasgow's suburbs to Fort William through Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, and Glencoe.
- Distance
- 154 km
- Elevation gain
- 4600 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Wicklow WayIreland's first long-distance walking route, descending from the Dublin mountains through Wicklow's bog and heather moorland to the Barrow Valley — a 127-km trail that opened in 1980 and introduced Ireland to the idea of long-distance walking.
- Distance
- 127 km
- Elevation gain
- 4300 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Adlerweg (Eagle Walk)A flagship Tyrolean long-distance route that threads through the Northern Alps, linking mountain huts, high traverses, and sustained day-after-day ascent.
- Distance
- 413 km
- Elevation gain
- 31000 m
- Time
- 24 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Alpine Pass RouteSwitzerland's iconic hut-to-hut traverse crossing 16 alpine passes from Sargans to Montreux — a two-week journey through the heartland of the Alps at consistently high altitude.
- Distance
- 350 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Cost/day
- Usd 80 160 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Alta Via 2 (Dolomites)A tougher sibling to Alta Via 1, featuring more exposed ground, steeper passes, and a sustained high-mountain traverse through the Dolomites.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 11500 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 145 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Camino PrimitivoA historic and hillier Camino route from Oviedo to Santiago, known for its rugged profile, quieter villages, and strong cultural atmosphere.
- Distance
- 320 km
- Elevation gain
- 7400 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Cape to Cape Track
A coastal route in Western Australia linking Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin via beaches, cliffs, and heathland.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation gain
- 3000 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Cleveland Way
A varied National Trail linking North York Moors uplands with dramatic North Sea coastal walking from Helmsley to Filey.
- Distance
- 177 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Collegiate Loop ColoradoA high-elevation Colorado loop combining the Collegiate East and West corridors, with regular access points and strong two-week pacing.
- Distance
- 258 km
- Elevation gain
- 10900 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Drakensberg Grand Traverse
A high-elevation traverse along the escarpment between Sentinel Car Park and Bushman's Nek in South Africa and Lesotho.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Fagaras Ridge TrailA 120-km traverse of the Fagaras Mountains along Romania's highest ridgeline at 2,000–2,544 m, passing glacial lakes and the summit of Moldoveanu — the highest peak in Romania and the entire Carpathian arc outside the Tatras.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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GR10 Pyrenees
The classic low route across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, linking gîtes and villages through the heart of the range.
- Distance
- 866 km
- Elevation gain
- 48000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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GR11 PyreneesA full Spanish Pyrenean traverse from Atlantic to Mediterranean, with sustained mountain effort, high passes, and long wilderness sections.
- Distance
- 840 km
- Elevation gain
- 41000 m
- Time
- 50 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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GR5 French Alps
A long alpine traverse through the French Alps from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, crossing some of the highest and most scenic terrain in Western Europe.
- Distance
- 680 km
- Elevation gain
- 35000 m
- Time
- 42 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Hetta-Pallas Fjell RouteA 55-km traverse across the fell chain of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park from the Sami village of Hetta to the Pallastunturi visitor centre, crossing open Arctic tundra with unobstructed views across Finnish Lapland.
- Distance
- 55 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 65 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Israel National TrailA north-south route from Dan to Eilat crossing Mediterranean hills, desert plateaus, and mixed urban-rural sections.
- Distance
- 1020 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 55 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Jordan TrailA country-length route from Um Qais to Aqaba crossing villages, desert plateaus, and canyon systems.
- Distance
- 675 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 40 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Jotunheimen TraverseA multi-day traverse through Norway's premier high mountain region, linking huts, alpine valleys, and broad glaciated landscapes.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kungsleden
A long Swedish route across Lapland with mountain huts, boggy valleys, and major seasonal daylight shifts.
- Distance
- 440 km
- Elevation gain
- 6500 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Larapinta TrailA rugged traverse of the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia with expansive ridge walking and remote camps.
- Distance
- 223 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 16 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Long Trail (Vermont)
A north-south route across Vermont combining humid forest conditions, steep grades, and shelter-based travel.
- Distance
- 438 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 25 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Lycian Way West Turkey
A coastal mountain traverse from Fethiye toward Kas with regular resupply, marked footpaths, and steady 12-day pacing.
- Distance
- 196 km
- Elevation gain
- 6900 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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MalerwegA loop through the sculptural sandstone towers and river gorges of Saxon Switzerland, the landscape that inspired German Romantic painters and still rewards modern hikers with drama on every bend.
- Distance
- 112 km
- Elevation gain
- 4400 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Mount Kenya Circuit Trail
A multi-day circuit around Mount Kenya linking alpine valleys, high passes, and hut/camp zones.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Peaks of the Balkans (Albania-Focused Route)A high-mountain circuit through the Accursed Mountains, with a route plan that emphasizes Albanian valleys, shepherd tracks, and remote borderland passes.
- Distance
- 195 km
- Elevation gain
- 11000 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path
A 299 km circuit of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park encircling some of Britain's finest cliff scenery, sea stacks, and wild Atlantic coastline — with more ascent per kilometre than most Highland routes.
- Distance
- 299 km
- Elevation gain
- 10600 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pennine Way
Britain's oldest National Trail runs 429 km from the Peak District to the Scottish Borders along the Pennine spine — notorious for boggy peat crossings, determined navigation, and a genuine northern character that has tested hikers since 1965.
- Distance
- 429 km
- Elevation gain
- 11800 m
- Time
- 22 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Petropolis-Teresopolis Traverse
A serrated mountain traverse in Rio de Janeiro state with steep ascents, ladders, and exposed ridge travel.
- Distance
- 30 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Huts
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RennsteigGermany's oldest documented trail — a 168-km crest walk along the Thuringian Forest ridge that has served as a boundary, a trade route, and a pilgrimage for hikers since the 13th century.
- Distance
- 168 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Rota Vicentina Fishermen's TrailA coastal long-distance route on Portugal's southwest Atlantic edge, with sandy cliff paths, fishing villages, and sea-led daily stage planning.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Stubai High TrailA demanding hut-to-hut circuit in the Stubai Alps with sustained elevation, glacial scenery, and frequent high passes above 2,500 m.
- Distance
- 102 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 8 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 145 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Superior Hiking TrailA rugged Lake Superior route across northeastern Minnesota with sustained climbs, boreal forest tread, and frequent designated campsites.
- Distance
- 500 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 28 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Tahoe Rim TrailA high-elevation loop around Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada with sustained climbing, dry stretches, and straightforward section logistics.
- Distance
- 275 km
- Elevation gain
- 7600 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Thames Path
A long riverside trail from the Thames source to London, mixing rural valley walking, historic towns, and urban riverfront finish.
- Distance
- 296 km
- Elevation gain
- 1800 m
- Time
- 13 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Triglav CircuitA 100-km loop around Slovenia's highest mountain through the glacial valleys, hanging lakes, and karst plateaux of Triglav National Park — covering the Seven Lakes Valley, Vrata cirque, and Soča headwaters.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Elevation gain
- 7200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Via degli DeiA classic Apennine traverse from Bologna to Florence combining ridgelines, forest tracks, Roman roads, and strong cultural end points.
- Distance
- 130 km
- Elevation gain
- 5100 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Ausangate Ananta TraverseA high Andean traverse around Ausangate with linked Ananta valleys, big passes, and reliable camp-to-camp pacing.
- Distance
- 146 km
- Elevation gain
- 7800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Bieszczady LoopA 120-km circuit through Poland's wildest and least-visited mountain range — the Bieszczady in the far southeast — over open bieszczady pastures (polany) with Europe's oldest forest, free-roaming bison, and bear on the Carpathian border with Ukraine and Slovakia.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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BohusledenA 260-km coastal and forest traverse through Bohuslän on Sweden's west coast, winding between sea inlets, smooth granite skerries, ancient rock carvings, and beech forest from Gothenburg north to the Norwegian border.
- Distance
- 260 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Bruce TrailCanada's longest marked footpath, following the Niagara Escarpment through forests, cliffs, farmland corridors, and small-town access points across Ontario.
- Distance
- 900 km
- Elevation gain
- 16000 m
- Time
- 45 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Canada Sunshine Coast TrailA hut-supported coastal mountain route on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, linking forests, ridgelines, and ocean viewpoints.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 6000 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Coronallacs Trail (Andorra)A premium hut-to-hut circuit around Andorra's high country, linking four mountain refuges across lakes, ridges, and panoramic cols.
- Distance
- 92 km
- Elevation gain
- 6700 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 90 140 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Dientes de Navarino Circuit
A remote circuit on Navarino Island with boggy terrain, strong wind, and limited waymarked infrastructure.
- Distance
- 53 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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East Coast Trail (Newfoundland)A coastal long-distance route on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, blending sea-cliff walking, fishing villages, capes, and highly flexible section logistics.
- Distance
- 336 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 20 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Great Divide Trail (Canada)
A remote Canadian Rockies route with alternate options, long wilderness sections, and complex access planning.
- Distance
- 1130 km
- Elevation gain
- 50000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Haute Route Pyrenees (HRP)
A demanding high route between the Atlantic and Mediterranean with frequent off-trail navigation and alpine exposure.
- Distance
- 800 km
- Elevation gain
- 40000 m
- Time
- 52 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Heysen Trail
A South Australian long trail from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis with mixed climate zones and road-linked stages.
- Distance
- 1200 km
- Elevation gain
- 18000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Oceania
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Huemul CircuitA short but serious Patagonian circuit near El Chalten, featuring glacier views, high wind exposure, and river crossings.
- Distance
- 65 km
- Elevation gain
- 3200 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 25 45 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kumano Kodo Grand TraverseA pilgrimage-style mountain traverse linking the Nakahechi and Kohechi corridors, with frequent shrine towns and steady forest climbing.
- Distance
- 175 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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LechwegA well-developed alpine river trail following the Lech through Austria and Germany, with bridges, meadows, and village-friendly staging.
- Distance
- 125 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 7 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Lofoten Long CrossingA dramatic island traverse across the Lofoten archipelago, mixing coastal exposure, steep mountains, and variable trail quality.
- Distance
- 180 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 135 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Oregon Coast TrailA coastal thru-hike along the Oregon shoreline blending beach travel, headland trails, and road connectors with simple town logistics.
- Distance
- 610 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Pacific Northwest TrailA trans-northern US route from Glacier National Park to the Pacific coast with remote mountain sections, cross-state variety, and complex logistics.
- Distance
- 1930 km
- Elevation gain
- 65000 m
- Time
- 95 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 100 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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RothaarsteigA long, forested ridge walk through the Sauerland following the watershed between the Rhine and Weser river basins — quiet beech forests, highland peat bogs, and sensory nature stations on a trail that rewards the unhurried.
- Distance
- 154 km
- Elevation gain
- 5500 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Slovenian Mountain TrailA 250-km traverse of Slovenia's entire northern mountain chain from the Julian Alps through the Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the Karawanks, crossing alpine meadows, limestone karst, and some of the most undervisited hills in Central Europe.
- Distance
- 250 km
- Elevation gain
- 14000 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Uinta Highline TrailA high-altitude traverse across Utah's Uinta Mountains with long alpine stretches, daily pass crossings, and weather-sensitive pacing.
- Distance
- 165 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 85 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Via AlpinaA multi-country Alpine long-distance route network crossing France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
- Distance
- 5000 km
- Elevation gain
- 145000 m
- Time
- 300 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Via TransilvanicaA 1,400-km grand traverse of Romania from the Moldavian monastery heartland in the northeast to the Danube in the southwest, crossing Transylvania, the Carpathians, and Saxon fortified-village country on one of Europe's newest epic trails.
- Distance
- 1400 km
- Elevation gain
- 30000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 60 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Western WayA 188-km traverse through Connemara and the mountains of Mayo, crossing the wildest bogland and quartzite ridges of the west of Ireland before finishing beneath Croagh Patrick on Clew Bay.
- Distance
- 188 km
- Elevation gain
- 4800 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 100 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Benton MacKaye TrailA southern Appalachian route from Georgia to Tennessee offering quieter ridge travel, deep forest camps, and lower traffic than nearby flagship trails.
- Distance
- 480 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 30 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 35 70 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Great Himalaya Trail (Nepal Sections)
A high route across Nepal linking remote valleys, passes, and mountain communities over a multi-month schedule.
- Distance
- 1700 km
- Elevation gain
- 65000 m
- Time
- 120 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $95+ per day
- Continent
- Asia
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Greater Patagonian Trail
A long route network through Chilean and Argentine Patagonia with variable tracks, weather volatility, and remote logistics.
- Distance
- 3000 km
- Elevation gain
- 75000 m
- Time
- 160 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- USD $65-$95 per day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Haerevejen Ancient Royal RoadA 270-km walk along Denmark's historic Hærevejsruten (Ancient Royal Road) from Skagen (Denmark's northern tip) to Padborg (the German border) — an easy, flat trail following ancient medieval pilgrimage and merchant routes through Danish countryside, forests, and villages.
- Distance
- 270 km
- Elevation gain
- 800 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 90 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
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Hardangervidda TraverseA broad plateau crossing through Norway's largest mountain plain, with hut links, weather-sensitive navigation, and long open tundra stages.
- Distance
- 160 km
- Elevation gain
- 4200 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Kamnika High RouteA steep and scenic route through Slovenia's Kamnik-Savinja Alps, mixing alpine ridges, hut access, and compact but demanding terrain.
- Distance
- 95 km
- Elevation gain
- 6200 m
- Time
- 6 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Lowest to Highest RouteA desert-to-alpine crossing in California from Badwater Basin to Mount Whitney, linking extreme heat terrain to high Sierra exposure.
- Distance
- 215 km
- Elevation gain
- 6500 m
- Time
- 12 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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M'Goun Traverse MoroccoA High Atlas traverse over M'Goun and linked valleys with straightforward village logistics and camp-to-gite flexibility.
- Distance
- 142 km
- Elevation gain
- 7400 m
- Time
- 11 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 75 Per Day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Camping
-
Mulanje Massif Traverse
A granite massif traverse in Malawi with steep climbs, open plateau walking, and hut-supported stages.
- Distance
- 70 km
- Elevation gain
- 2800 m
- Time
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Africa
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Nahuel Huapi TraverseA long Patagonian traverse built around Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi National Park, combining refuges, forest trails, and prolonged lake-and-ridge travel.
- Distance
- 145 km
- Elevation gain
- 6800 m
- Time
- 9 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- South America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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San Diego Trans County TrailA Pacific-to-desert route crossing San Diego County from beaches to Anza-Borrego with urban connectors and dry backcountry sections.
- Distance
- 260 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 45 90 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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South Funen Archipelago TrailA 72-km island-hopping walk across Denmark's South Funen archipelago, linking low cliffs, ferry crossings, sea meadows, and harbor villages with a calm maritime pace.
- Distance
- 72 km
- Elevation gain
- 500 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 105 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- TBC
-
Via AlgarvianaAn inland Algarve traverse through cork forests, ridge villages, and dry southern landscapes, offering a quieter counterpoint to Portugal's coastal routes.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation gain
- 6400 m
- Time
- 15 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 40 85 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Via Dinarica White Trail
A Balkan mountain route linking high ridges and villages across multiple countries with variable infrastructure.
- Distance
- 1260 km
- Elevation gain
- 32000 m
- Time
- 75 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- USD $40-$65 per day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Bigfoot TrailA northern California and southern Oregon route through the Klamath Mountains known for biodiversity, steep terrain, and low trail traffic.
- Distance
- 580 km
- Elevation gain
- 19000 m
- Time
- 32 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Hayduke TrailA demanding desert route across Utah and Arizona canyon country with minimal tread, technical terrain, and complex water logistics.
- Distance
- 1300 km
- Elevation gain
- 30000 m
- Time
- 70 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 110 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Kjolur RouteAn austere inland crossing through Iceland's highland interior, with geothermal areas, open desert-like plains, and a deep sense of isolation.
- Distance
- 185 km
- Elevation gain
- 2200 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 70 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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Liechtenstein TrailA compact national trail across Liechtenstein, linking villages, cultural sites, and mountain terrain in a short but varied route.
- Distance
- 75 km
- Elevation gain
- 2600 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 75 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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MASSIV
A major hut-linked traverse across southern Norway's mountain plateaus, combining remote tundra, glacial country, and long high-country continuity.
- Distance
- 350 km
- Elevation gain
- 12000 m
- Time
- 21 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Nordkalottruta (Norway Stages)A far-north arctic traverse through Norway's mountain and tundra zones, with long remote stages, hut links, and highly weather-dependent pacing.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation gain
- 9800 m
- Time
- 19 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 65 120 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
-
Refugis del Torb (Andorra Variant)A storm-exposed hut circuit through the eastern Pyrenees, using Andorra as a key anchor for high cols, refuge logistics, and compact alpine mileage.
- Distance
- 73 km
- Elevation gain
- 5200 m
- Time
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 85 130 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Huts
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SalzAlpenSteig (Austria Stages)A long-distance alpine and foothill route through Austria's salt-country landscapes, combining mountain tracks, villages, lakes, and historic trade-country atmosphere.
- Distance
- 230 km
- Elevation gain
- 8500 m
- Time
- 14 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 110 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Hotels
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Condor TrailA rugged Southern California route crossing chaparral, desert-edge ranges, and remote mountain terrain from the Los Angeles area toward Ventura backcountry.
- Distance
- 640 km
- Elevation gain
- 17000 m
- Time
- 34 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 50 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Grand Enchantment TrailA remote desert and mountain route linking Arizona and New Mexico with long water carries and sustained navigation demands.
- Distance
- 1250 km
- Elevation gain
- 24000 m
- Time
- 65 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 60 105 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping
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High Scardus Trail (Albania Stages)A demanding traverse through the Sharr and Korab border mountains, emphasizing remote Albanian shepherd country, high passes, and long, quiet ridge days.
- Distance
- 165 km
- Elevation gain
- 9500 m
- Time
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Cost/day
- Usd 30 60 Per Day
- Continent
- Europe
- Accommodation
- Camping
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Idaho Centennial TrailA rugged Idaho spine route from Nevada to Canada with long remote stretches, repeated mountain climbs, and minimal infrastructure.
- Distance
- 1450 km
- Elevation gain
- 42000 m
- Time
- 75 days
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Cost/day
- Usd 55 95 Per Day
- Continent
- North America
- Accommodation
- Camping