Ready to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails? Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the GetYourGuide Creator Community takes you on a journey to some of the world’s most spectacular hiking destinations. From the rugged peaks of the Albanian Alps to the iconic Mont Blanc in France, England’s stunning coastal paths to one of South Korea’s most beautiful national parks, there’s a path for every level of hiker to take.

With insider tips to help you make the most of your trek, whether it’s how to get to the hidden starting point and what to wear or how to find views that make all the effort worth it, this roundup will have you dreaming of your next hiking adventure.

1. Wake up to volcano views in New Zealand

Mount Taranaki New Zealand Photo By: Someone

“Mount Taranaki is a spectacular dormant volcano in Mount Egmont National Park near New Plymouth on New Zealand’s North Island. Hiking to Pouakai Tarn is an enriching bush walk with unbelievable views of the volcano perfectly mirrored in the tarn, a kind of circular lake. This one is reasonably flat and easy in the spectrum of hikes, with a boardwalk to keep you out of the mud. It took us around two hours one way, and you can stay in the hut overnight or take a tent — it’s the most magical campsite we’ve ever been to.”

German couple Luisa and Janni have a shared passion for nature, adventure, sustainable travel, and finding hidden gems around the world. See the highlights from their year in New Zealand and more @soulmates.abroad.

2. Conquer Ulsanbawi Rock in South Korea

This rock exists in South Korea

“Seoraksan National Park is home to the best hiking in South Korea. That’s saying a lot: a whopping 70% of this country is mountainous, so there’s plenty of opportunity for getting out in nature. My favorite hike is the Ulsanbawi Rock Trail. This five-mile (8 km) return route takes you up to a breathtaking viewpoint, 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level. It starts gently, but the finale 1,000-step staircase and the entire hike will take around three hours. I promise the views across the valleys and turquoise rivers are worth it.”

Lauren Juliff is a Melbourne-based travel expert and founder of Never Ending Footsteps. Follow her adventures in Australia and around the world @nefootsteps.

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