Five legendary European treks every adventurer should experience!

Whether you are fit for a quarter-day hike or several-week trekking - Europe and its mountains offer incredible experiences for every type of tourist and you will find the most beautiful places in the world at your fingertips.

However, among the thousands of possibilities across Europe, there are a few that seem to be exceptional among others - sometimes it's their atmosphere, sometimes fantastic scenery, sometimes the history of the route.

And among these best-known European treks, we have chosen five that have become legendary.

1. Haute Route, France - Switzerland

The legendary Haute Route leads from the French village of Chamonix, located below Mont Blanc, to Zermatt, Switzerland, below another iconic alpine peak - Matterhorn. There are several variations of this route, but the most popular "Walker's Haute Route" is 180 kilometers long, technically unpretentious, takes about 8-12 days and passes below 11 of the 13 highest peaks of the Alps.

For those who crave a challenge, there is also a version for ski mountaineers, cyclists or even more demanding variations for hikers.

2.West Highland Way, Scotland

The Scottish Highlands are far from being the highest and technically most demanding mountain ranges in Europe. Still, what crowds of tourists are attracted to discover this part of the world is a unique atmosphere that you will not find anywhere else in Europe.

The trek starts on the outskirts of Glasgow and ends in Fort William, is 154 kilometres long, and you will also walk through Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest hill.

 

3. GR20, Corsica - France

Corsica is a beautiful French island, across which stretches from north to south the beautiful mountains of Haut Asco. And the trek across these mountains is one of the most legendary, hardest and most popular treks in Europe.

The entire GR20 route is 180 kilometres long, and most of the time you will be hiking over 2000 meters above sea level. You should prepare approximately for 14-18 days of trekking.

4. O Camiño dos Faros, Spain

O Camiño dos Faros is a 200-kilometer trek that copies the west coast of Spain. It's long, but not technically challenging trek with a very specific atmosphere - you will meet a lot of lighthouses along the way, wander into fishing villages and enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic every single evening - this is a tourist experience that does not resemble anything, what you have experienced so far.

The whole trek will take 7-11 days depending on your pace.

5. Alta Via Uno, Italy

The Dolomites are among the most photogenic places in the world and are therefore very attractive for tourists from around the world. Those who enjoy longer treks and want to get to know this fascinating mountain range with everything that belongs to it, there is a superb choice. Alta Via 1 - 180 km long trek through the eastern part of Dolomites, with the highest point at an altitude of 2750 meters above sea level.

The entire route will take you 10-15 days, and in addition to the breathtaking views of the rock massifs, you can also see many relics from the First World War.