🥾 Discover the best hiking trails in Europe
Europe offers some of the most breathtaking and diverse hiking experiences in the world — from windswept Atlantic cliffs and Mediterranean coastlines to dramatic alpine peaks and peaceful forest paths.
The European Hiking Federation (ERA) helps you find the best hiking trails in Europe, ensuring high-quality, well-marked, and sustainably managed routes for unforgettable adventures.
⭐ Top-rated European hiking trails
Our curated selection includes only ERA-RECOMMENDS trails, chosen for their outstanding natural beauty, cultural heritage, and high trail standards:
- Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe (LQT-BE)
Certified for top-level hiking quality in landscape, infrastructure, signage, and experience. - European Long-Distance Verified Paths (E-paths)
Pan-European trails that connect countries and cultures. Perfect for long journeys or shorter sections. - ERA RECOMMENDS
Verified by our member organizations for quality, safety, and unforgettable scenery.
🌟 Why hike with ERA trails?
✅ Verified trail quality
✅ Cross-border experiences
✅ Nature, culture, and adventure
✅ Support from local hiking organizations
✅ Routes for all fitness levels – day walks to multi-week treks
📸 Share your adventure
Join our community and share your trail stories and photos on social media using
#BestHikingTrailsEurope and #HikingEuropewithERA
🧭 Plan your hiking holiday
Looking for inspiration? Explore our handpicked list of the best European hiking holidays for every season (click on the links):
- Spring blossoms in the Duinengordel, Belgium 🌸
- Summer alpine passes on E4 in the Pyrenees and Alps 🏞️
- Summer in Denmark.
- Autumn hiking along historical villages in Portugal.
- Autumn colors along the E3 and E6 routes 🍂
- Winter walking on sunny Mediterranean E-path E12 ☀️
💚 Sustainable and responsible hiking
ERA promotes eco-friendly hiking, cultural respect, and trail preservation through our Green Trails and Eco-Award initiatives.
🌿 Learn how we protect nature and trails.»
🤝 Join the European Hiking Community
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a weekend walker, become part of Europe’s hiking community through:
Ready to hike the best trails in Europe?
Start your journey now with ERA – your trusted guide to top-quality hiking.