Breathtaking scenery: the best hiking destinations in Europe

Leaving the civilized world and going on a hiking trip in the wilderness is called the best kind of recreation and sometimes even the only right kind of tourism. Beginners are advised to choose routes with the best views.

Woman and Home magazine has collected European routes that can delight with their picturesque landscapes. Seeing them, you will definitely fall in love with hiking.

The Roaches, Staffordshire, UK

Not far from the town of Leek is this rocky area. The harsh landscape is dotted with interesting rock formations, and you can also see the Lud’s Church where Robin Hood is said to have been hiding. And The Bawdstone is a balancing stone, which is credited with healing properties. It has become a real place of pilgrimage.

Brač Island, Croatia

Croatian Brač is home to the highest peak in the Adriatic, Vidova Gora, making it a great place for hiking with unbeatable views. At 780 meters, you will need to climb for about four and a half hours to complete the hike. However, from the top you will see the magnificent Zlatni Rat beach and can even go down to relax on it.

Flores Island, Azores, Portugal

Hiking along the trails of Flores is something you will never forget. One of the most amazing features of the island is the seven volcanic craters that have now been filled with water, turning them into magnificent lagoons. In addition, you will get mountains covered with dense greenery, waterfalls and blue hydrangeas that grow everywhere.

Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland

As much as 11% of Iceland's territory is covered by glaciers. One of them, called Snæfellsjökull, is located on top of a dormant volcano. The round trip will take you 70 hours. During this time, you will climb a 1446-meter-high mountain. You will need really sturdy shoes for this hike.

Lopota Lake, Georgia

Lopota Lake is located in the Alazani Valley and is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and magnificent mountain views. Here you can not only enjoy hiking but also taste excellent Georgian wines.

Five Lakes Hike, Switzerland

Switzerland, known for its picturesque mountain peaks, attracts tourists from all over the world. And one of the most picturesque routes is the Five Lakes. It runs, as the name implies, past five mirror-like lakes and covers mountain trails that wind through beautiful alpine landscapes. Afterwards, head to Bad Ragaz, where mineral-rich 35C thermal waters have been healing weary souls since 1242.

The Jurassic Coast, UK

Want to see 185 million years of Earth's geological evolution in one place? Then head to the Jurassic Coast. Important fossils are still being found here and scientific discoveries about prehistoric flora and fauna are being made. For tourists, this area offers beaches, bays, caves, cliffs, arches - a wide variety of landscape types. And don't forget to visit the local fossil museum.

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