The best hiking trails around the world - Hiking is an introspective experience where you can learn more about yourself and your own boundaries. Some people prefer doing it alone, others like to share it with friends. If you're a nature lover and are looking for new spots to go hiking, click through this gallery to get to discover the world's best hiking trails!

0 / 27 Fotos

Rob Roy trail, Scotland - This trail was trodden by Scottish Rob Roy MacGregor and it's one of the best hikes to explore the country's rivers, mountains and lakes.

1 / 27 Fotos

Loire Valley, France - Also known as 'France's Garden,' the Loire Valley is one of the world's biggest architectural heritage sites. A walk in this region is bound to improve your mood!

2 / 27 Fotos

Aphrodite and Adonis trails, Cyprus - The beautiful peninsula of Akamas boasts stunning landscapes and historical spots related to the Hellenistic period.

3 / 27 Fotos

Santiago de Compostela, Spain - This pilgrimage route is one of the oldest and most popular religious attractions in the world. This stunning trail ends at the city's Cathedral.

4 / 27 Fotos

Cinque Terre, Italy - Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso, Corniglia and Riomaggiore are connected by a coastal trail that is every photographer's dream.

5 / 27 Fotos

Kungsleden, Sweden - Dubbed the 'Trail King,' this 440 km long hike through jaw-dropping surroundings is a ski slope in winter.

6 / 27 Fotos

Plaka, Greece - This neighborhood in Athens is sure worth the walk. It exhales history, culture and architecture and it is known as the 'neighborhood of gods' because figures like Socrates, Aristotle and Alexander the Great were all there.

7 / 27 Fotos

Inca Trail, Peru - The Inca Trail usually takes four to five days to complete, but walking through real Inca ruins for days before getting to the top of Machu Picchu, which sits at 2,804 m above sea level, is a truly magical experience.

8 / 27 Fotos

Grindelwald, Switzerland - This village in Switzerland is super popular among hikers in the summer. In total, there are 186 km of trails that you can choose from. And it's suitable for kids too!

9 / 27 Fotos

Dogon Country, Mali - This region is considered one of the coolest in Africa. According to local guides, the hikes can last between two to 10 days, and you can see all the surreal villages that sit on cliffs, full of abandoned houses.

10 / 27 Fotos

Cordillera Apolobamba, Bolivia - This is totally off-the-beaten-track. The Apolobamba mountain range, which spans over 65 km, is home to stunning fauna and flora, as well as majestic mountains.

11 / 27 Fotos

Mount Rinjani, Indonesia - This hike will take you to the top of Mount Rinjani (over 3,000 m above sea level), where Indonesia's most active volcano is located. The hike takes between three to four days.

12 / 27 Fotos

Muliwai Trail, Havaí - Hawaii's most rigorous hike is 29 km long and takes you through Waipio, the Waimangu Valley and a black sand beach.

13 / 27 Fotos

Torres Del Paine, Chile - The Torres Del Paine trail is the main hiking trail in Chile, comprised of 52 km of breathtaking landscapes. You'll be able to enjoy some of Patagonia's most iconic mountains!

14 / 27 Fotos

Bagan, Myanmar - Hundreds of religious buildings make this a unique region, but choose wisely when you go because temperatures there can rise to unbearable levels!

15 / 27 Fotos

Queen Charlotte Track, New Zealand - This trail will take three to five days to complete, leading through some of the most spectacular views in New Zealand!

16 / 27 Fotos

Overland, Australia - In Tasmania's Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, you'll find 51 km of the most beautifully diverse landscapes, from mountains to forests.

17 / 27 Fotos

Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda - These isolated peaks are the perfect spot for some of the best hikes Africa has to offer. Mountains, forests and vast plains are just some of the things you can find there.

18 / 27 Fotos

Tour du Mont Blanc, France - The Tour du Mont Blanc in France is not adequate for the least experienced travelers. The 169 km trail runs along parts of France, Italy and Switzerland and it is considered the best long-distance hiking experience in Europe.

19 / 27 Fotos

Bay of Fires, Tasmania, Australia - The Bay of Fires journey lasts for four days and runs along Tasmania's east coast, making for an incredible experience full of unforgettable views.

20 / 27 Fotos

Sarek National Park, Switzerland - This destination is appropriate for experienced long-distance hikers. There are around 760 sq km of land to explore, what else would you need?

21 / 27 Fotos

Tiger Leaping Gorge, China - The Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the most challenging and gratifying trails in the world. It's particularly hard during the rainy season, but the views are so worth it!

22 / 27 Fotos

Tonquin Valley, Canada - Head to Alberta to hike one of the most visually fulfilling trails in the world, where you'll get to stop by places such as Jasper Gama and Amethyst Lake.

23 / 27 Fotos

Yoshida Trail, Mount Fuji, Japan - This nine-hour hike to the top of Mount Fuji is guaranteed to take you to one of the best view spots in the world.

24 / 27 Fotos

Buckskin Gulch, Utah - The world's deepest fissure is home to a 13 km trail, where you can explore the canyon and cool rock formations.

25 / 27 Fotos

Berlin Wall, Germany - This one is not exactly a nature trail, but if you're a history lover, it's the ideal place to reflect on modern European history.

26 / 27 Fotos