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Inca Trail, Peru: Moderate (33.7km, 21 miles)-
20 of the Best Hiking Trails in the World 02/18/2018 by Kristin 13 Comments Hiking is my hands-down favorite travel activity. Theres just so much that you can see in this world thats only accessible by foot, over mountaintops, glaciers, and through canyons and gorges. Over the past five years, these have been my favorite hikes from all around the world. They range in difficulty and length, though they all have one thing in common: Theyre stunning. From Kyrgyzstan to Patagonia, South Africa, the Swiss Alps, the American Southwest, and so many amazing things in-between, here are a few of the best hiking trails in the world. Ala Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan: Moderate (57 km, 35.4 mi) the best hiking trails in the world Amazed in Kyrgyzstan This gem in Central Asia is the countrys most popular trek, though still flying well under the radar of similarly beautiful treks elsewhere in the world. The trail is blanketed with wild flowers in just about every color, and once you get to the top of the pass, the views in every direction are just magical. Some parts of the trail are incredibly steep, though overall, no technical know-how is needed and the trail is clearly marked, unless you want to add on extra days in either direction in which case there is no trail. Make friends with the locals along the way, sleep in a yurt for a night, and experience why Kyrgyzstan is the Patagonia of Central Asia. Read more about the trek here. Inca Trail, Peru: Moderate (33.7km, 21 miles) the best hiking trails in the world The highlight The Inca Trail is unquestionably a bucket list hike with gorgeous Incan ruins all along the way, culminating at Machu Picchu, one of the ancient Wonders of the World. The amazing thing about the trail is its still 85% intact exactly the way that the ancient Incans built it. Its also the only trail that takes visitors into Machu Picchu the way that the Incans visited themselves. The trail takes about four days to complete and guides are required. Most tour companies bring a huge team of porters, big tents, and fresh veggies and food for elaborate meals. If youre used to backpacking on your own, eating instant camp meals, prepare to be spoiled.