Beginner Hiking Trails In Europe

Hey Tourist! Any trip to Europe is exciting, but if you could turn that excitement into an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, wouldn't you jump at the chance? Immerse yourself in nature, and discover the beauty of the European continent by hiking some of the hundreds of magnificent hiking trails all across Europe. You don't need to be a seasoned hiker to hit the trails, either. Even beginners can enjoy the variety of landscapes. From mountains, tundra, and forests in Sweden and Austria; to breathtaking coastlines, in Ireland and Portugal, you'll find places that only hikers can see. In these countries, there are world-class hiking trails perfect for any hiker, from beginner to expert. Here's a look at four of the top trails in Europe.

The Kings Trail

In northern Sweden, the Kungsleden, or King's trail, offers hikers 270 miles (440 kilometers) of mountains, tundra, lakes, and rivers to explore. In the summer, an amazing variety of wildflowers creates a riot of color on the tundra. Pine and birch forests are green and lush. Hikers experience different seasons when warm summer turns to spring, and then into winter as altitudes change along the trail. You'll probably see herds of reindeer grazing, too. The Kings Trail traverses through the vast, protected area of the Vindelfjӓlens Nature Reserve, and is separated into four parts. Each section takes about one week of hiking to cover. All along the well-marked trail, every 7.5-9 miles (12-15 kilometers), there are huts that offer comfortable, but rugged, accommodations. Hikers can also pitch their own tent at the lodging sites. The most popular section of the King's trail is from Abisko to Singi, which passes Kebnekaise Mountain. Along the trail, there are swamp areas that are covered with wooden walkways, bridges for crossing some streams and lakes, and rowboats or locally chartered boat services to cross larger areas of water. Well-equipped, marked, and maintained by the Swedish Tourism Association, the Kings Trail in Sweden is a hiking adventure of a lifetime.

Now that you know about the incredible hiking opportunity with King's Trail, the next slide offers an even more incredible chance to explore.