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You’re in the right place to find your next hiking trail. We’re dedicated to bringing you one step closer to your upcoming hike, providing essential information about trails, preparation, hiking gear, and inspiration. Brought to you by hikers from around the world to help each other get out there more.

Find more than 200 hiking trails in our extensive database.

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We are committed to preserving the hiking trails and protecting the great outdoors for future generations to explore and enjoy. That’s why we’ve joined these great initiatives which we gladly support.

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Whether you’re a day hiker or a long-distance hiker, fast or slow, this is a place for all. There are almost 200 trails described by hikers in our community to provide you with the information you need. From hut-to-hut hiking to day hikes, and long-distance trails to thru-hikes, there’s no shortage of trails to explore. You can pin trails to your wishlist or mark them as hiked when you’ve finished.

Our mission is to help hikers find the right trail. We’re here for the hidden gems, not just the popular treks. There’s so much more out there! If you’ve hiked a beauty that we haven’t yet described, let us know and we can add the trail to the database.

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We’re extremely proud to work with some of the most trusted outdoor brands out there. We’re happy to announce these brands as our main sponsors for 2025. With their support we can preserve the trails and work on our mission to bring the trails one step closer to you.

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Essential gear

Not sure what to pack for your next trail? Light is right! Discover the great outdoors with all the essentials to be safe out there. Whether you’re hiking from hut to hut, on a thru-hike, or day-hiking, discover our extensive gear lists for each type of trail.

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DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS

We created this database to help you find the right trail and we believe that next to the most popular hiking trails in the world like the Tour du Mont Blanc, Alta Via 1, Kungsleden, West Highland WayMadeira Crossing, Laugavegur and the Pacific Crest Trail there is so much more! In our extensive database you will find almost 200 trails and you can easily filter op remoteness to find a hidden gem out there. Also, find out more about hiking in general here.

If you hiked such a trail and want to contribute this hike to the database, we love to hear from you.

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