Hiking & trails
Trails, national parks, canyons, forests, waterfalls and any place reached on foot.
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What to pack
- Broken-in walking shoes or boots - Grip and ankle support matter more than looks; never hike in brand-new boots. Find on Amazon →
- Layers + a waterproof shell - Mountain weather turns fast; a packable rain jacket saves the day. Find on Amazon →
- Daypack with rain cover - 20-30 litres holds water, snacks, layers and a first-aid kit. Find on Amazon →
- Offline maps + a power bank - Download the trail before you lose signal; carry backup charge. Find on Amazon →
- Sun protection - Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - sun is stronger at altitude and on open ridges. Find on Amazon →
- Trekking poles - Save your knees on long descents and steep, loose ground. Find on Amazon →
- Head torch - For early starts, caves and any chance of finishing after dark. Find on Amazon →
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🖨️ Printable checklist →Where this comes in handy 4897 places
old town
Andorra la Vella
monument
The Mosque City of Bagerhat
archaeological site
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
forest
Christmas Island National Park
old town
Moroni
waterfall
Emerald Pool
forest
Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve
national park
Alutaguse National Park
waterfall
Jägala Waterfall
national park
Karula National Park
trail
Käsmu
waterfall
Keila Waterfall
national park
Lahemaa National Park
national park
Matsalu National Park
waterfall
Nõmmeveski Waterfall
viewpoint
Ontika Klint
trail
Otepää Nature Park
viewpoint
Pakri Cliffs and Lighthouse
viewpoint
Panga Cliff
national park
Soomaa National Park
mountain
Suur Munamägi
viewpoint
Taevaskoja
viewpoint
Tuhala Witch's Well
viewpoint
Türisalu Cliff
waterfall
Valaste Waterfall
waterfall
Vasaristi Waterfall
national park
Vilsandi National Park
trail
Viru Bog Trail
old town
Kirkjubøur
waterfall
Cascades du Herisson
mountain
Cirque de Gavarnie
viewpoint
Etretat Cliffs
canyon
Gorges de Kakuetta
canyon
Gorges du Verdon
national park
Mercantour National Park
mountain
Mont Blanc and Chamonix
mountain
Mont Ventoux
viewpoint
Pointe du Raz
viewpoint
Provence Lavender Fields
mountain
Puy de Dome
mountain
Puy Mary
viewpoint
Roche d'Oetre
viewpoint
The Calanche of Piana
viewpoint
The Calanques
national park
The Camargue
trail
The GR20
mountain
The Grand Ballon
forest
The Landes Forest
trail
The Ochre Trail at Roussillon
trail
The Pink Granite Coast
national park
Bavarian Forest National Park
church
Cologne Cathedral
national park
Eifel National Park
national park
Jasmund Chalk Cliffs
national park
Saxon Switzerland and the Bastei
forest
The Black Forest
mountain
The Brocken and the Harz
national park
The Darss and Zingst Peninsula
viewpoint
The Drachenfels
canyon
The Partnach Gorge
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