Though I use AllTrails everywhere I go, my main source for advice in Europe 2023 was Kati and Sabrina ➙ Moon & Honey Travel.
After years of traveling across Asia, New Zealand, and the Balkans, they are now hiking across Europe based out of Vienna.
The problem for me in Europe is that there are TOO MANY great hikes. It’s difficult to find advice this specific.
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A collection of thrilling multi-day hiking trails in Europe for the offbeat adventurer, ranked easiest to most difficult. We starred our top recommendations. We also linked each trek to its trekking guide.
Easy-Moderate European Treks
- Rota Vicentina Fisherman’s Trail, Portugal*
- Emperor’s Crown, Austria
- High Tatras Hut-to-Hut Hike, Slovakia
- Rätikon High Trail Circuit, Austria and Switzerland*
- Alta Via 1, Italian Dolomites
- Tour du Mont Blanc, France, Italy and Switzerland
Moderately Difficult European Treks
- Liechtenstein Panorama Trail, Liechtenstein
- Ortler High Mountain Trail, Italy
- Montafon Hut-to-Hut Circuit, Austria
- Venediger High Trail, Austria
Difficult European Treks
- Karwendel High Trail, Austria*
- Schladminger Tauern High Trail, Austria*
- Triglav National Park Trek, Slovenia*
- Berlin High Trail, Austria*
Challenging European Treks
- Kamnik – Savinja Alps Trek, Slovenia*
- Eagle Walk Lechtal Alps, Austria*
Short 2 – 3 Day Treks in Europe:
- Veliko Špičje & Seven Lakes Valley, Slovenia*
- Mount Triglav, Slovenia
- Rosengarten Traverse, Italian Dolomites
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo Trek, Italian Dolomites
