True interesting tracking routes are not only a foot path, but also a rich history, and the culture of the place. National Geographic magazine has called 20 best tracking routes in the Epic Trail nomination.
Pilgrimage to Mount Kailas, Tibet
Best choice for: Yogis and other seekers of spiritual enlightenment. Length: 51 km . Hindus believe that on top of Kailas, at an altitude of 6680 meters is located the abode of God is Shiva, where he meditates. According to Vishnu Puran, the peak is a map or a mountain measure, the cosmic mountain in the center of the universe. The mountain is also a holy destination for Buddhists, Jains (the branch of Hinduism) and followers of the ancient Tibetan religion Bon, who consider this unusual mountain "heart of the world", "the axis of the Earth". The top of the mountain remains uncomparable, although in recent years the Chinese government began to build the road to the sacred path of pilgrimage, known as the bark. Like the earth makes a circle around the shone giving her life, so Tibetan pilgrims make around sacred Mountain Kailas. Bark (ritual bypass) around Kailas. Most pilgrims and pilgrims get to Kailas precisely for the purpose of making a bark. Before going around, come on the desire.
Israeli National Trail, Israel
The best choice for: lovers of distant routes interested in ancient and modern history. Length: 940 km
The famous route opened in 1995 makes it possible to see the elevated beauty of the wildlife of the Middle East and the daily life of modern Israelis, visit the biblical attractions and the city of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The route allows tourists to see everything that is a great value for Jews and Christians. He passes around the area Sharon., descends to the lake Kinerelet., It is parallelly with the Biblical River Jordan and gets to the Hazbani stream at the very northern country. The trail consists of 12 small piecesEach of which is a self-sufficient route. As one-day Trekking, you can take five kilometer ascents Tavor (Favor), K. Basilica Transfiguration with a view of Jezreel Valley, on ridge Carmel, Hermon Mount, Walking along Galilee and the Golan Heights.The greatest blessing here comes in the form of "the angels of the trails" - volunteers, ready to stretch your hand to help and offer free overnight and food.
Chinkwe Terre (five lands), Selettero Adzurro, Italy
The best choice for: camp; Romance seekers; European lovers; Tourists of older . Improvement: 12 km. Time on the way - 3-4 hours.
Start / Finish: Riomaggore (Riomaggiore) - Monterosso (MONTEROSSO AL MARE). Both items are available from a regular railway. Map will not need, just follow the coastline. Seletiero Azzurro (azure trail) as beads on a string of five towns: Riomaggiore (Riomaggiore), Manarola (Manarola), Corniglia (Corniglia), Vernazza (Vernazza) and Monterosso al-Mare. Take a bottle of water with you sunscreen, good appetite and hat.
Trail Yoshida, Mount Fuji, Japan
The best choice for: those who want to take part in what is the cultural tradition of Japan. Distance: There are several trail to the top of Fuji, but the most popular - Yoshida trail about 13 km long.
Many tourists would put ascent to Mount Fuji in the list of worst routes due to the crowd, which can be found here. 3776-meter volcano - the highest point of JapanOne of the most visited places in the world, more than 300,000 tourists try to achieve the vertices every year. Whatever it was, it will be an unforgettable climb. You can stay to eat or sit down from fire in the huts along the way, and if you want to watch the sunrise on top, you will most likely do it with more than a thousand new friends. Mad experience? Of course not. But it can be done once in life. Just remember that the Japanese say: "A wise man rises to Mount Fuji once in his life, only a fool climbs on her twice."Tip: You do not avoid crowd, but, of course, there will be fewer people ahead of you on the path, if you choose a less visited path to the top, for example, the GotEmba trail (GoteMBA), about 16 km long and with a drop of 1400 meters vertical.
Dragon Mountains, South Africa / Lesotho, Drainsber Park
It is a big, long backqountry route without a real trail, which requires Outdoor skills and some familiarity with travel in Africa. Many travel here with guides. Length: back 64 km, From Mont-Aux-Sources to a cathedral peak. Dragons Mountains are a mountain system located on the territory of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. The highest point - mount Tabana-Ntlenyana (3482 m) in Lesotho. Zulusi (Tribia Zulu) refer to their "dowry", which means "rush ridge". Daily slopes from volcanic basalts rise over ancient sedimentary rocks. Mountain dragons are the highest mountain range of South Africa, which is fused by the amphitheater - a stone wall with a kilometer with a kilometer and a length of 5 kilometers. This mountain range forms the natural boundaries between South Africa and the state of Lesotho.
Route Lyigavegure (Fammvurduhaulce Pass), Iceland
Best choice for: volcanologists and hiking travelerswho wish to admire wild beauty Iceland during the night in the huts. Length: back-back 80 kilometers.The opportunity to see what remained after the recent eruption of the volcano is not the only thing that attracts tourists to these places. A quarter of the population of Iceland argues that believes in elfs and other mythical beings, and if you walk around the fields of frozen lava and the mountains that will meet on this route, you will probably begin to believe in them. These intricate landscapes with ice caps of two glaciers and stretching the North Atlantic on the horizon. The road goes deep into the Toursmork, the park, where you can meet the trees rare for these places. The final cut of the path leads to the village of Skegar and the gorge, where you can observe the cascade of waterfalls, including one of the largest and beautiful waterfalls in Iceland Schagafoss. A shortened route: You can overcome the Fimmmührduuhauls passage of only 20-25 kilometers, cross the Park Turmsmork and get to the Waterfad Skogafoss. It takes one day.
Path of St. Jacob (El Kamino de Santiago), Spain
The best choice for: pilgrims and tourists, lovers of long walks in Europe. Length: 760 kilometers. The main parlor road, the path of St. James leads to the Cathedral in the city of Santiago de Compostela in the north of Spain, where the greatest relics of Spain are located for legends, the relics of the apostle James, Heavenly patron of the country. In the times of the Roman Empire and in the Middle Ages, it was a trading way. Due to its popularity and extension, the route provided big influence On the spread of cultural achievements in the Epoch of the Middle Ages. This route is popular and today and is considered one of the best. pedestrian trails in Europe. On the way you can stay in small towns, listen to the stories of pilgrims, enjoy a glass of local wine. If you go at night, do not forget to look at the sky: the path of St. Jacob runs parallel to the Milky Way. His, according to belief, the saint drawn in the sky to indicate Karl a great road to Saracin. Holy Jacob began to be considered a patron of travelers. The emblem of this saint is the image sinks. The seashells were a distinctive sign of pilgrims who joined the path of St. Jacob, who was nursed, for example, on clothes. The images of the shells decorate buildings and the road along the entire route.
Trail of a snowy man, Bhutan
The best choice for: the most experienced extremals. Distance: More 320 kilometersAs a rule, this is a 25-day journey. You must travel with Guides Bhutan travel agencies. The path of a snowy person is one of the most difficult prolonged routes on the planet. Although it covers a little more than 320 km, most of the route lies above the highest points of the continental part of the United States, crossing 11 passes over 4900 m and climbing the Rinchen Zoe La pass (5300 m). Track passes through places like Laya, house of indigenous peoples "Layaup" and village Tanza At an altitude of 4,200 meters, where the guides change horses to Jacob to go through an even more difficult terrain in front. Here, above the clouds, 7000-meter giants come out, such as Zogophu Gamp and Masang Gang. Track around the soaring peak Jomolhari (7350 m) is a difficult weekly adventure in high-altitude Himalayas. The dragon trail takes five days and crosses the highlands between the city of Paro, where the country's international airport is located, and the capital of Thimphu, which is famous for the lack of traffic lights. The Government of Bhutan introduced a minimum rate of $ 250 per day for staying foreign tourists in Bhutan. Although this price includes accommodation, get ready to spend at least $ 8,000 on a snowmobile path. There are no budget options here, and you can not travel yourself.
Trail Bibbulmun, Australia
The best choice for: virtually all - from families to tourists of fastest walking, wishing to plunge into the world of adventures and see the south-west of Australia. Length: 965 km from Calamund to Albany in Perth on the south coast. The route is divided into 58 parts. Along the trail there are 49 shelters for real travelers. The Bibbulmun route, named by the name of the indigenous peoples of these places, will allow to observe the wonders of the endemic flora and the fauna of Australia. Starting in Calamunde, 45 minutes east of Perth, the trail passes through eucalyptus forests, where many snakes are found. On the way you can also see many rare animals, poisonous cane toads. This route has another, social aspect that makes him truly Australian. In camping, you can meet tourists from all over the world and Australianswho travel weeks to test themselves and better learn unique placesin which they live.
Copper Canyon, Mexico
The best choice for: those who want at the same time see wildlife and local culture. Length: near 65 kilometers With a drop of heights vertically 6 thousand meters.
Copper canyon, a depth of about 1500 meters, one of best places for Hayking, especially thanks to thermal sources At its day, an ideal opportunity to restore forces during long hiking. The path through the canyon and back runs in places where the rivers are found on the way, and requires the transition skills through such obstacles. There are also steep bypass areas where ropes will be needed. Taraumar inhabited canyons long before the conquistadors and continue to live on an ancient tradition.
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Western Mountain Way (West Highland), Scotland
The best choice for: everyone who is in a decent form and want to feel the taste of remote mountain areas. Length: 155 kilometers from Milgevi to Fort William.
The trail goes through the Scottish Highlands, which helped the Scottish mountaineers in ancient times to stop the onslaught of Romans and maintain its independence throughout history. Sometimes the route may seem very long, blowable by all winds, but on the way you can admire rocky peaks and gorges fabulous beauty Glenesoe, climb to the travelers of the drawing staircase (lifting 700 meters above sea level and descent) and pass past the calm Lake Loch Lomond.
Great Himalayan Way, Nepal
The best choice for: finder of epic adventure. Extension: Nepalese part of the route covers 1,700 kilometers in high-altitude Himalayas and is divided by ten relatively simple for the passage of areas. With good weather, the whole path can be traveled for 4-6 months, if everything goes according to the plan. Although the concept of the Great Himalayan Path (VGP) is a new, the hiking route is known for a long time. In fact, VGP is not a track, but a vision that connects high-mountain path through the Himalayas - through India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan And - according to the existing footpaths and the ancient ways of trade and pilgrimage. Launching just a concept in other countries, in Nepal VGP was embodied in reality: a route of 1600 km long, full of adventures, includes complex trails near many 8000-meter vertices of Nepal, including Everest, Makal, Dhaulagiri, Manaslo, Annapurna and Kanchenjangi . On the way, the trail passes through famous peaks and passes, including trio of passages Sherpani (6146 m), West Count (6148) and AMFU LABST (5845) Between Everest and Macal
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Shipwreck Bay, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
The best choice for: almost any traveler. This is a light walk in good weather And the perfect family adventure. The route is mainly along the coast. Pacific Ocean . Length: 3. 2 kilometers from the beach of Rialto to the forest area on the lake Opette.The place is not in vain dubbed the "shipwreck bay". If you rise up from Rialto Beach, you will pass the Norwegian memorial, erected in honor of 18 young people who died and were buried here in 1903 with the crash of the Sailing ship Prince Arthur, and the Chilean Memorial, the burial place of dozens of other sailors who died in 1920 m As a result of the crash of the ship WJ Pirrie. But not all this route is sad. Beaches, which are part of the National Maritime Reserve "Coast Olympic", full of life and change. Spend here a few days, and you will feel as if you traveled in those times when America has not yet known Europeans. Along the coast, many raccoons. Products overnight better hang higher.
Trail Heidyuk, Utah and Arizona, USA
The best choice: for those who love to travel among wildlife alone, lovers of red rocks. Length: over 1300 kilometers, the path is divided into 14 segments. The trail runs through six national parks of Colorado Plateau: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion. It climbs up to a height of about 3480 meters to Mount Ellen near the Capitol reef, and then descends to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to a height of 550 meters.
If you can pass only one of them, select the second, covering 75 kilometers along the Colorado River and Needles River Canyonlands National Park. The trail crosses numerous highways and ground roads, providing the opportunity to stock products and water.
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Benton Trail McKay, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, USA
The best choice for: lovers of extended hiking routes wishing to repeat the experience of the founder Apalachian trail. Length: 480 kilometers
Lonely, steep, sometimes going to the fog route takes its beginning at Mount Springer in Georgia and crosses the Great Smoky Mount National Park. Eight reserved areas are found on the way, as the embodiment of the desire of its founder for the preservation of ecosystems without human intervention. This is a route for creative tourists. Because It starts and ends at the Appalachian trail and crosses it before entering national Park Great Smoky Mountains, forming a large eight, it allows tourists to undergo different routes.
International Appalachian Trail, USA, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, Spain, Morocco
The best choice for: those travelers, who knew the experience of the Appalachian trail and who is looking for new adventures with love for geology. Extension: The modern route has a length of about 3 thousand kilometers from the end point of the Appalachian trail in Maine to the place where the North American trail ends in Crow-Head (Newfoundland). Apalachian trail - An attempt to connect an ancient mountain range, which crossed part of Pangay more than 200 million years ago before separation into several mountain ranges. What remains of these peaks in North America, became the famous applays of the United States, but few of those who passed the American path of Appalachi will want to admit that the mountains continue in Canada, and will not stop at what. The remains of those mountains stretched from Labrador to Greenland and then the European continent - Scotland, France, Spain, and even through Gibraltar in Morocco. Mat can be symbol of globalism of the new millennium
Track Santa Cruz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Best choice for: travelers South America and those who are interested experience Incas; Lovers of high-mountain walking routes other than Himalayas. Length: more 48 km. While the Himalayas focuses on when it comes to high-mountain hiking, Cordillera Blanca in Peru offers privacy with big Mountains With much smaller hassle compared to routes in Asia. It is also less crowned alternative to those who go to Machu Picchu dear Inca.
Route Lyigavegur, Iceland
Suitable for: Volcanogov and hiking travelers who wish to admire wild beauty of Iceland.
Distance: near 80 kilometers. One of the most popular hiking tourist routes In Iceland, it was closed when in the spring of 2010 began to erupt the Volcano Eyyafyadlayukyudle, while blocking all the air movement over the Atlantic and Europe. The quarter of the population of Iceland claims that believes in elves and other fabulous characters, and if you walk around the fields of frozen lava and see the mountains that will meet on this route, you will probably begin to believe in them. These intricate landscapes with ice caps of two glaciers and extending the North Atlantic on the horizon will form your imagination. The road goes deep into the Tormerk, the park where you can find quite a few trees, which in these places is very rare. On the way, you can find well-equipped huts and many locals. The final segment of the path leads to the village of Skegar and the gorge, where you can see one waterfall after another, including the amazing waterfall giant Skhagafoss with a height of 60 meters. If the volcano is still eruption, then this route will be closed again, or changed, so it is worth going to Iceland until it's too late.
The world is ready to offer a lot for those who are tired of going on the faced roads and is in search of a new one. One to my heart impassable forests and the absence of traces of human civilization, others do not cease to learn urban jungle. We collected the most interesting trails from all the continents and tell you how our planet can surprise.
Inca trail, Peru
One of the most beautiful Routes of Latin America is ideal for travelers who want to combine the inspection of cultural attractions with a real tracking in the mountains. Subtropical jungle, mountain scenery The Andes and the Great Heritage of the disappeared civilization of the Inca are mixed together and make this campaign unforgettable.
Easy to get confused when it comes to. Inca built a developed network of roads with a total length of about 40,000 km to connect remote corners of its huge empire. The classic route passes through mountain chain Andes along the ancient archaeological monuments with difficult-to-brief names Runcuracay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca. On the path of tourists, the gorges laid right in the rocks of the tunnel, suspended bridge and stone tracks. The final destination is worth spent effort - Machu Picchu, mysterious " lost city", Or" city in heaven ".
The length of the route is 43 km. It starts at 82 kilometers of Cusco and Machu Picchu road, along the iron strip connecting these two points. The campaign takes 4-5 days. The Inca's path may even be very trained physically tourist. But there are large height differences, some places rise above sea level by more than 4,000 meters. A reasonable solution will be pre-conducted in Cusco although a couple of days and survive acclimatization. Then the symptoms of the "mountainous disease" on the way will not be so tangible.
The classic track is available for the passage of the practical all year round, with the exception of February, when it is completely closed on restoration work. Comfortable period - from April to October. Summer months are considered the peak of the season.
Because of the popularity of the route, the Peruvian government has introduced restrictions on the number of tourists. Now every traveler must get a hike permit in advance. In 2016, only 500 people can go on the road, including guides and assistants. Permits are issued according to the principle of "who first managed", therefore it is worth it to take care of this issue a few months before the trip. In addition, the track independent passage is not allowed - only accompanied by a licensed guide. The most economical option is to join the group. The approximate cost of the track is from 560 to 660 dollars per person. The number of the group does not exceed 16 participants. More practical information and preparation tips can be found on the IncatrailPeru website.
Country of Dogon, Mali (Africa)
In the children's fairy tales, "walk to Africa walk" do not advise. But, perhaps, in adulthood, it is already possible to decide. And go to one of the most amazing and exciting travels to the heart of West Africa - the country of Dogon. The natural beauty of the area and the kind of life of the tribe are equally different from the convenient modern Mira. Such a hike can be called the test of the spirit and body.
The Dogon Country, which was lost in the South-central part of Mali, is known for its secluded villages located on the races of rocks at an altitude of almost 500 m. In 1989, this territory was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dohs have their own mythology, language and rich culture. Local residents have excellent wood thread skills, so in their villages you can see unique carved shutters, doors and totem masks.
The route in the country of Dogona runs through small villages and can last from a couple of days to several weeks (20-100 km). The main attraction of the route - the sandstone plateau of the Bandiarigar, which extends 150 km, and the height of his ledges varies from 100 to 500 m. Terracotta and orange sand dunes, Luke and Baobab fields, as well as an unusual rock architecture, suggests adventure lovers. It is most convenient to start the path in the city of Bandiagara, which can be reached from Mopti - the large and significant city of Mali.
Most The climate in this area is very hot. The cold season lasts from November to February with a temperature of 30-32 ° C during the day and 15 ° C at night, the air is clean and dry. This is the perfect time to travel. During the rainy season (June-September), the thermometer correspondence reaches 33-36 ° C.
Before visiting Mali, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the current situation in the country - not only political, but also infectious, and make the necessary vaccinations. If you are already in place and are ready to go hike, take water with a margin. Campgrounds I. guest Houses Available on the route only in large villages. When visiting this edge, it is better to find a local guide in the conductors of the local guide, as it is very easy to get lost on the plateau. To prepare for the track, you can study the information on the Dogon Country website.
Freedom Trail, USA
Going along the famous Boston trail with such a bright name will not take much time, but it will give a lot of impressions and new knowledge. Especially like the lovers of American history. Or those who found themselves in Boston and want to penetrate the city atmosphere.
Founded in 1958, the freedom trail tells about the various stages of the American revolution against the UK regime: state treasures, public unrest, partisan movements. There will be many places of national importance on the way: museums, churches, cemeteries, parks and monuments. This is a real history lesson with its own eyes.
The length of red bricks with a length of 4 km begins in the park Boston Common and ends with a museum on the ship "Constitution". In addition to acquaintance with 16 iconic objects of the revolution and the history of the National Declaration of Independence of the United States, freedom trail - a great way to explore the city and its quarters.
The route is open for visiting all year round, and in winter is also beautiful, as in the summer. Suitable for children and the elderly. You can walk on the road yourself, after downloading the brochure with a description of all places, or along with the excursion. You can book a tour on the official website of freedom trails.
Land trail, Australia
Surrealistic landscapes I. untouched nature Tasmania expect trackers, ready to explore the land path. More than 8,000 people take this route every year to see the wealth and beauty of the Australian lands every year.
The track passes through the Creidl Mountain National Park - Lake Saint Claire, which is the object World Heritage UNESCO. Flora Park more than 40% consists of endemics. All the path of tourists surrounds different ecological zones: eucalyptus forests, swampy terrain, field of alpine herbs and shrubs. From the animal world there are many small rodents and opossums. And if you are lucky, you can even see the famous Tasmanian Devil.
Officially, the track is stretched by 65 km, from Mount Creidle to Saint Claire Lake, and is designed for 5-6 days of the road. Nevertheless, many prefer to walk additionally along the lake. Due to this, the length of the route can be increased to 82 km.
The best time for the track is the period from October to May. The weather on the route is unpredictable and changing (be prepared), but it is these months more stable and warm, and the light day will last longer at this time. Favorable weather conditions come on the peak of the season, so the following rules are valid for tourists:
- Track passage is possible only from north to south.
- Before entering the path, you need to pay an administrative fee. For 2016, it is $ 200 per person.
Camping and huts for overnight stays are located at equal ranges of the path every 10-15 km. But it is recommended to take a tent with you. It will come in handy if the space for the night will be filled, as they do not booked in advance. In addition, if on the road due to fatigue, injuries or weather conditions will want to make a halt - the presence of a tent will give independence and flexibility. Huts are equipped for cooking, kitchen utensils and food products are brought by tourists.
The route refers to medium difficulty. It is well labeled and serviced by the state: there are boardwiches for firing places, bridges through streams, huts. But you need to be in good physical form to go through 10-12 km a day with a backpack. Route cards and a list of necessary personal belongings are on the official site of the land trail.
Trail Calalau, Hawaii
It seems that Kauai Island got lost somewhere on the edge of the world. But it is this place that takes particular demand for filmmakers. "Pirates caribbean", King Kong," Jurassic Park "- the original beauty of the island serves excellent scenery. Stopping on the Kalalau's path, you can see impressive landscapes from movies with your own eyes.
The coast on Pali is a completely special place. Continuous mountains and gusty winds for a long time hid the secluded part of the island from the tourist eye. The only way to get to Kalalau Beach Beach is to follow the Tropez Calalau, sandwiched between the ocean and towering cliffs. The island shrouded in green vegetation, tait stunning landscapes, and the panoramas of raging waves invariably lead every traveler delight.
The length of the trail is about 18 km in one direction. For one-day campaign You can overcome part of the road (4-8 km) and return. But it is best to lay on the route for 3 days to give yourself time for rest and calm privals. You can dwell on camping only in special places.
Throughout the year, the air temperature rarely falls below 15 ° C. Summer weather (from May to October) usually brings dry tropical wind (Passat) and periodic shower. The precipitation most often falls at night and early in the morning. Winter months (from October to May) are less predictable, for novice tourists are not recommended.
Calalau trail, map Rutburn Track on South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand is considered to be one of the best countries for hiking. There are a lot of room for short and long walks, which are supported in good condition. A variety of natural landscapes amazes even sophisticated tourists: mountain peaks, cascade waterfalls, lush forests, turquoise rivers and another million surprises at every step.
History Rutburn Track began from the end of the XIX century. Over the past century, he acquired the status of one of the most popular and affordable routes in the depths of the forests and the mountains of New Zealand. The trail passes through two national park - Mount Aspairing (The Mount Aspiring) and Fjordland (Fiordland), which are included in the TE-Vakhipownam zone, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The track stretches for 32 km, most tourists master them for 2-4 days. One start point is located near the shelter Rutburn (near Glenorchi), the other - on the watershed (on Milford Road, 85 km from Te Anau). Wherever you have started your way, you do not miss the beech forests, the mountain lake Harris, exciting views of Hollyford Valley and soaring mountain peaks.
The appropriate season for the passage of Rutburn Track - from the end of October to the end of April. At this time it is better to book places in the huts and campsites in advance. The unpopular period for walking - from May to October.
For the night, 4 huts are organized and 2 seats under the campsite. To break the tent outside the space provided forces is prohibited, the territory is patrolled by the Rangers. Most rivers and reservoirs on the way are equipped for the transition of sturdy bridges, sometimes suspended. Occasionally there are small streams that are easy to step over. However, in the summer months, at rainy weather conditions, water rises very quickly. Learn more information about the track will help the site of the Agency for the Conservation of Natural and Historical Heritage of New Zealand and the tourist portal of the state.
Trop of Yoshida, Japan
Mount Fuji with her perfect cone and picturesque nature around is often found in photographs and postcards. It is not in vain considered to be a symbol of Japan. Active volcano Constantly mentioned in Japanese history and literature and is a sacred place for residents of the country. In recent years, to conquer Fuji and "worship Mount" is not against both tourists.
Such a journey is an incredible experience and an introduction to Japanese cultural traditions. This path captures, surprises and gives fantastic views of rice fields from the highest point of Japan.
Yoshid's trail is the easiest way to climb Fuji, suitable for novice trackers. The length is about 15 km, given the road up and down. The rise begins with Subaru 5th Station, which is located at the base of the mountain. From large cities of the country, buses and trains go to it.
The official season opens in July and closes in mid-September. This is the time when mountain huts and other objects work. There are usually no snow on the mountain and is relatively soft weather. Outside the season because of the weather phenomena and risk of gathering avalanches, climbing can be dangerous.
Want to walk outdoors among beautiful nature? We picked up a dozen better routes in the world in order to satisfy this wish. It is worth noting that they all require a strong pair of lungs, strong legs and preliminary training. However, if you still decide to go to one of these trips, you will be generously rewarded with an amazing journey that can be pleasantly remembered for a very long time.
From Ruth (Haute Route), France-Switzerland
The path begins in Chamonix in France and passes through the shaft, ending in Zermatte in Switzerland. From Ruth is one of the highest and picturesque routes in Alps. There are two different directions: summer and winter, the road in them is different. Winter path on alpine skiing the most popular. But in summer their charms, since the beauty of local nature will be able to evaluate and not special lovers ski entertainment, Duration it will take 2 weeks. Before such a campaign is desirable to prepare, as it requires not a small excerpt.
Duration: 14 days
Route: 160 km
Inca Trail, Peru
This ancient pedestrian route was laid by the Incas, and now thousands of tourists pass on it every year. The road originates in the sacred valley of the Inca and ends in Machu Picchu. The trail from time to time it rises up, it goes down, goes around the mountains, there are three pass for recreation. Breathtaking views of the mountains in the clouds, crouched and ancient history This place makes the path of the Inca most popular route in South America.
Duration: 3-5 days
Route: 33 km
Pays Dogon (Pays Dogon), Mali
This area can be bolded to call one of the most beautiful in Africa. The hike here takes from 2 to 10 days and depends on the wishes of the tourist. Dogon settlements are placed in as if soaring the rocks of Bandiarigars so far and so unusual that only for them you can go here. Dogonians are known for their national dancing, carved doors and dwellings built in the slope of the rock.
Duration: 2-10 days
Route: 20-100 km
GR20, France
This difficult route passes through Corsica And requires special endurance, but most of all the rest rewards the surrounding beauty of the landscape. Here are forests, crater, granite lunar landscapes, glacial lakes, peatlands, plains, snow vertices. But in order to see all this, it will be necessary to go along the mountain, and sometimes both steep, path, including ribbons and slippery rocks. The GR20 route was laid in 1972 and connects Calenzan with a wort in the north of Porto Vecchio.
Duration: 15 days
Route: 168 km
Via N1 (Alta Via N1), Italy
The trail of Alta Via, which is also called " alpine path giants"Located in the highest European peaks: Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Matterhorn. The pedestrian route is rather light and therefore will master it. It is best to go on the road in the summer (ideally July-September). The path will have to be at an average height of 2,000 meters and lies among the mountains, meadows, forests and stony areas.
Duration: 14 days
Route: about 90 km
Himalayas, India
If you want to isolate from the rest of the world, try going to Himachal Pradeshlocated in the north of India. Extreme tourists may experience their strength, thresholds on the tops with Spiti to Ladakh for three weeks. Remote and difficult pedestrian route is an ancient trading. Obviously, it was the high-rise desert terrain inspired at one time Richard Kipling, who said that "Of course, the gods live here, because it is not a place for a person."
Duration: 24 days
Route: about 180 km
Narrows, USA
Traveling among canyons formed by the river Virgin River. Narocus in the Zion National Park - the route in its own way is special, as it is basically the river and sometimes you have to move. Pedestrian way easy and can be passed in one day, but some prefer to spend the night in one of the 12 camps, fully enjoyed hanging gardens and natural sources of the National Park.
Duration: 1-2 days
Route: 26 km
Overland Track (Overland Track), Australia
In the pedestrian route, Overland Track is best known for prehistoric wildlife Tasmania. The winding path lies between the Cradle Mountain and the Saint Claire lake (the deepest freshwater lake in Australia), through rocky Mountains, extensive forests and heather empty. If desired, it is possible to collapse from the main road to numerous waterfalls, valleys and other vertices, including Mount Osse height 1,617 km.
Duration: 5-6 days
Route: 80 km
Tent camp on Everest, Nepal
This campaign is designed for those who want to visit the Tent camp of the highest peaks in the world. The camp itself is at the height 5,545 meters above sea level in feces Pattara. The path is complicated and not for beginners. The heights achieved as the upwards are literally dizzying, but then we get used to it gradually. Snow covered mountains create an unusually beautiful landscape.
Duration: 21 day
Park Los Glaciares (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares), Patagonia, Argentina
The Square of the National Park Los Gosyares is 4 459 km2. Made in 1981 to UNESCO World Heritage List, a pedestrian route in it is one of the most popular in the world. Ice caps here can be seen even at a small height (1,500 m), the glaciers slide down to the largest Lake Argentino in the country and are a unique sight. The road usually begins from a small village. El Calafat Lake Argentino or village El-Chaliten In the north of the park at Mount Fitzroy.
Duration: 3-4 days
Route: 50 km
There and back again: 104 km from 3 to 5 days
When to go: The season usually lasts from mid-June to the end of September, but the weather can be very cunning, including because of the late or early snow. Europeans come here in August, when there is time to relax, so if you want real loneliness, go on a trip in early September.
Kungsell or "Royal Trail" - the legendary 440 kilometer route for summer hiking and winter skiing in a hundred miles behind the polar circle. The route with a winding path passes from Abisko (ABISKO) in the north to Hemavan (Hemavan) in the south, and runs through the picturesque places of the Arctic landscape of Sweden through one of the largest remaining in Europe natural reserves - Birch forests, open tundra and large glaciers, exciting high alpine areas and kebnekays (kebnekaise), the highest mountain peak Sweden (2111 meters). From the top of the Kebnekays (center of Swedish mountaineering), panoramic types of the mountain landscape are opening up, which makes up a significant part of the country's common territory. To the south of Keybnesey, the Kaitum mountains (Kaitum) begin and are located National Parks Sarek (Sarek) and Pedayanta (Padjelanta). To the south is the Arjeplog Mountain Array (Arjeplog), including Amarnes (Ammannäs) and Hemavan (Hemavan), two picturesque mountain villages associated Royal trail. From the route between these villages, Vindel Mountains (Vindel) are visible, a huge area with snow-covered vertices, glaciers, pine and fir forest. The highest point of the route is TJÄKTA PASS (1150 m), the lowest - Kvikkjokk (305 m).
The royal trail was laid by SVENSKA Turistföreningen at the end of the 19th century to allow more People meet the beauties of Lapland. Many sections of the route are well equipped and supported by STF. The route is divided into four parts, each is approximately one week of the path. The most popular today is the most northern part, Between Abisko and Kebnekayse.
Kungsharene, Sweden
Comfortable huts along the entire route can be a refuge in bad weather, serve for the night and cooking. The huts are built along the trail at a distance of about 9-22 kilometers so that it can be covered during the day. The only exception: the path between Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs, the distance between which is about 130 kilometers and where there is no hut. Durable suspended bridges will affect the danger large rivers. The route may be traveled in any direction, but it is better to do it from north to south, going towards the sun.
The route allows you to admire northern Siagia. Abisco, where the royal trail begins, is one of the best places in the world to observe the Northern Lights.
Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
There and back again: 70.4 km, from 4 to 6 days
When to go: The route is open in September-October or April-May, best time - March or November.
The most famous landmark of Arizona, one of the deepest canyons in the world, is located on the Colorado Plateau, on the territory of the Grand Canyon National Park. Billions of years ago, the process of soil erosion, caused by the Colorado River and its tributaries, began here, which continues in our day. The canyon is cut through the river in the thickness of limestone, slates and sandstones. The length of the canyon is 446 km, width (at the plateau level) - 6-28 km, at the bottom level - less than a kilometer and depth - 1.6 km. Canyon is a UNESCO World Heritage List. Nothing can truly prepare a person towards the scale and greatness of this huge gorge, one of the greatest wonders of the world, which goes away, as far as it can see the eye, a grand complex of canyons, waterfalls, caves, towers, ledges and ravines.
The journey through the canyon can be made by using hiking trails and enjoying the scenery changing depending on the time of day. Any walk B. Big Canyon It will be rated very high in the ranking of tracks, but this route will give the opportunity to actually enjoy the greatness of natural architecture. Time Travel through Multicolored Plateau Colorado Cake Cake, whose geology has two billion years old, from Kaibab's limestones on the edge to the Vishnu complex on the river, all on good "corridor" paths with known water sources and comfort camps.
Grand Canyon, United States
Down OT Southern edgeLocated 300 m below the Northern Territory, along the "South Kaibab" trail, crossing the Colorado River on the Black Bridge with a stop in the Light Angel camp. Then climb through the window in the heart of the canyon, to the Cottonwood camp and the remote northern edge. On the way back, cross Colorado on the Silver Bridge, climb to the southern edge, having passed the Indian garden along the "Light Angel" trail. Another popular route is to the west to Hermites-REST 13-kilometer Hermit Road, as well as to the east of approximately 40 km of Desert-Wise Drive. She leads K. observation site Desert-view, the highest point of the southern edge of the canyon (2286 m).
Fitzroy, Patagonia, Argentina
There and back again: 57.6 km, from 4 to 7 days
When to go: From February to March to avoid a crowd in the middle of the summer and enjoy sustainable autumn weather, when the infamous patagonian winds are less blowing. Trekking on the legendary Massif Fitzroy in Argentina, a landmark ridges where Pinsenot's peaks, Saint-Exupery and 3375 meter Fitzroy come out in the steppes of Patagonia as a vision. The area is popular among tourists. Here are the routes of multi-day trips and circular routes from El Calten. The most popular goals of the tracks are Laguna de Los Tres laguna (Laguna Torre).
This grand route will give three types of Fitzroj: at sunrise, with Serro Torre (Cerro Torre) and Marconi Pass. The track through the Los Gosyares National Park will lead you from corrupt, terrible beech forests and open plains to glaciers, rumbling waterfalls and granite monoliths reflecting the pink light of the dawn. From the camp of Poinsenot, the exit to the predestal clock to Laguna de Los Tress before the sun starts to illuminate the Fitzra array.
Trekking to the Basic Camp of Everest, Nepal
From Lucla to the Basic Camp of Everest
There and back again: 112 km, 16 days
When it is better to go: Time to monsoon (March or April) will give the opportunity to see how the rhododendrons are blooming and a good opportunity for climbing, as well as time after monsoon (October - November) in dry weather.
Use the services of local sherbo, cooks and porters to feel comfortable.
Probably the greatest of all high mountain travel, this walk in the area of \u200b\u200bKhumba in Nepal allows you to see the three highest tops of the Earth - Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8516 m) and Lhotzow Ball (8386 m) and dozens of other giants of Himalayas along the way. Best view Opened from Tengboche. it deep dive In the Buddhist culture of Sherpov, the world of small villages, monasteries and travelers who come to pilgrimage to Everest.
Close up slowly. Healthy tourists can pass 56 km in two days, but the need for acclimatization means that you will need ten days on track to Everest, and only three are on the way back. Nevertheless, it is a leisurely journey that allows you to fully know the extraordinary culture of people living in the Himalayas.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Initially, Bachal Lake in Faulhorn Hut
There and back again: 16 km, if you go up and go down, from 2 to 3 days
Perhaps the biggest gain from the efforts attached to the trekking in the Alps are amazingly beautiful walks in picturesque places Bern Alps, including the notorious Eiger and more impressive neighboring peak, Grozny Schrekorn, hanging over the fabulous valley of Grindelwald.
All this, as well as one or two nights in a comfortable Faulhorn or Berghotel hut at an altitude of 2681 meters on the peak of the same name - in just one day of the road. Pass all the way from Grindelwald to see later, sitting on the terrace, as the setting sun paints the North Wall of Eger in the bloody-red.
Do you have two weeks of vacation and a couple of strong boots? And also the desire to break away from the everyday bustle, test yourself, and just remember, and what are you real?
Then you need to gather and go to the trekking - a pedestrian travel that does not require special skills and special equipment. And the wind of the wanderings will blow out of your head accumulated garbage, the body will feel the joy of overcoming difficulties, and the problems and complexity of the "ordinary" life will only cause a smile. And the desire to quickly overcome them to go on the following journey ...
I want to introduce you to the 10 best pedestrian routes of the world. The list is based on UNESCO ratings, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, as well as my own travel experience. In this article - the story of the first five.
Track around Annapurna (Annapurna Circuit), Nepal
Description of the route
Perhaps the most exciting and beautiful pedestrian route of the world. The path runs along the slopes of the Annapurna mountain massif in the central part of Nepal. The highest point of the track - Toronda La Pass (Thorong LA) - 5,416 m. The length of the route is 211 km, duration - about 20 days.
The most famous part of the ring track is called "Joms Track", its length is 112 km (with a visit to Muktintach), travel time is 7 to 8 days. The most difficult area is the transition between the villages of Tatopani and the Gorebone - the height of the day lift is about 1,700 m.
sights
- Stunning views of all major vertices of Annapurna massif, peaks Tilicho, Nilgri, Dhaulagiri, Manasla
- Pass Toronda La.
- Temple complex Muktinath, sacred place Pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists, one of the main world "centers of power"
- The world's deepest gorge in the valley of Kali Gindaki River between the peaks of Annapurna and Dgaulahiri. The relative difference between the river between the river and the vertex Annapurna - 5,570 meters
- Rhododendron Forests in the vicinity of Tatopany and Gorontan
Seasonality
The best time to pass track - April / May and September / October.
Inca Trail, Peru
Description of the route
This ancient pedestrian route was laid by the Incas, and now thousands of tourists pass on it every year. The road originates in the sacred valley of the Inca and ends in Machu Picchu. The trail from time to time it rises up, it goes down, goes around the mountains, there are three pass for recreation. A breathtaking view of the mountains in the clouds and the ancient history of this place makes the path of the Inca most popular route in South America.
Travel duration - 4-5 days, route length is 43 km, the highest height is 4,200 m.
sights
- Machu Picchu (in the language of Kechua Machu Pikchu means "Old Mountain") - the mysterious city of Inca, built in the middle of the XV century.
- Archaeological Complexes Parking Ancient Incas
- Gate of Sun.
- Sacred Valley Incov
Seasonality
The best time to pass the track from April to October.
GR 20, France (Corsica)
Description of the route
Route GR20 (Grande Randonnee 20, translated - "Big Walk") was laid at the beginning of the seventies and passes through the territory of Corsica, which the ancient Greeks magicia "Calliste" - "the most beautiful", and Homer in his "Odyssey" mentioned as " Island". The Genoesez called the Corsica "Rock in the Sea", because there are 128 mountain peaks on its small territory.
The length of the route is 180 kilometers or in terms of time - fifteen days.
The most difficult tracks described here. The complexity is between the trekking and climbing. Requires an outstanding determination to overcome all obstacles!
sights
On the GR20 route you can see all the variety of nature. Travelers pass through forests, gray granite landscapes, glacial lakes, crater and alpine meadows. We'll have to walk in the rig wooden bridges, narrow mountain paths and slippery cliffs, descend and climb along the sinking chains.
Seasonality
The best time to pass track is May, September.
From Ruth (Hante Route), France - Switzerland
Description of the route
The path begins in Chamonix in France and passes through the shaft, ending in Zermatte in Switzerland. "From Ruth" is one of the highest and picturesque routes in Alps. There are two different directions: summer and winter, the road in them differs. The winter path on the mountain skiing is the most popular. But in summer there are its charms, as the beauty of local nature will be able to assess and not special lovers of ski entertainment. Before such a campaign is desirable to prepare, as it requires a considerable excerpt. The duration of the route is 14 days, length - 160 km, maximum height - 2 965 m
sights
- On the route you can see 12 most high vertices Europe
- Glaciers, alpine forests, mountain lakes, Canyons and Waterfalls
Seasonality
July - September.
Via N1 (Alta Via N1), Italy
Description of the route
The trail of Alta Via, which is also called " alpine path giants"Located in the highest European peaks: Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa and Matterhorn. The pedestrian route is rather light and does not require special training. Travel to travel at an average height of 2,000 meters among the mountains, meadows, forests and stony areas. The duration of the route is 14 - 15 days, the length of the path is about 90 km, the highest point - 2 925 m.
sights
- Stunning landscapes of Dolomites Alps
Seasonality
July - September.
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