8 spectacular routes you need to walk at least once in your life

Many of us have traveled abroad, stayed in hotels, and eaten delicious local food. But you can feel the real spirit of adventure only with a backpack on your back. This is the only way to get acquainted with a foreign culture and find out how wonderful the world in which we live is. To encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity, we have selected some of the most incredible hiking trails around the world.

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1. Stairway to Heaven, Hawaii.

The Haiku Staircase, also known as the Stairway to Heaven, is a perilous path of 3,922 steps that traverse the mountains of Oahu in Hawaii.

2. Pilgrimage to the island of Shikoku, Japan.

Shikoku has perfectly preserved the charm of old Japan to this day. That is why, in addition to Buddhist pilgrims, thousands of tourists seek to get there.

3. Trail of the Incas, Peru.

This ancient trail was created by the Inca civilization. Today it is a popular tourist route.

4. Sarek National Park, Sweden.

Sarek is located in Lapland, an ideal base for exploring northern European nature.

5. Lycian Way, Turkey.

The sea and the sun are not all that a resort country can do. Lycian Topa is a true wonder of Turkey with its deserted coves and ancient rocky tombs that are more than 3000 years old.

6. Bay Fires, Australia.

Fires Bay is so-called because of the orange, like flame, the color of stones and rocks lying along the coast.

7. Overland Track, Australia.

This acclaimed Australian itinerary takes you through some of Tasmania's most beautiful spots, with towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and vibrant heather fields.

8. Way of Saint James, Spain.

Pilgrims followed this route in the Middle Ages to pray at the grave of the apostle Saint James. Nowadays, the route has regained popularity not only among religious pilgrims but also among those who yearn for self-discovery.