Europe Hiking Vacations

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From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike? Check with park guidelines on park fees, rules and other information before heading out. ...read more »

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Top Destinations for Hiking

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Cinque Terre

Five charming villages make up the region known as Cinque Terre, a tourist destination popular with Italian tourists, backpackers and other travelers from around the world. Unaccessible by car, tourists and locals travel from each village by pathway or... read more »
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Interlaken

Interlaken is Switzerland’s oldest and most popular tourist destination, with tons of fun activities and gorgeous views of the Swiss Alps including the majestic Jungfrau Mountain. In summer, adventure lovers may enjoy swimming or sailing on Lake Brienz... read more »
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Bowness on Windermere

Find highlights on things to do and see in Bowness on Windermere shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Bowness on Windermere across multiple site... read more »
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Grassington

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Edinburgh

A historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city, Edinburgh mixes a unique blend of the old and new. Perched on extinct volcanoes with the Edinburgh castle dominating the skyline, the city is a buzz with international festivals and modern discotheques. Every... read more »
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Berne

The charming Swiss city of Bern is a traveler’s dream! Cobbled streets, sandstone arcaded buildings, street fountains, and medieval architecture mix with modern European conveniences and eateries. Popular tourist attractions include the Zytglogge medie... read more »
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Santa Coloma

Situated in the idyllic Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain, Andorra la Vella is a small tourist destination that is perfect for the ski enthusiast. Not exclusively for skiers, however, travelers of all sorts also enjoy its charming stone houses... read more »
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Gimmelwald

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Gimmelwald

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Vernazza

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Top Five Hiking Trip Blogs

3 nights in Cinque Terre (Vernazza) | Nov 01 08'

by FreqTravelers a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from San Diego, on vacation in Vernazza

"Sun, Sea, Wine, and Culture (and Pesto)"

From Florence, we visited the Cinque Terre, an area of 5 little towns connected by trails. This area was Mike's favorite from a previous visit, s... Continue reading »
Our Top 10 Unforgettable Travel Experiences--So Far | Sep 03 07'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Schaan

At the request of the Real Travel Editors, we have compiled a list of our "Top 10 Unforgettable Travel Experiences" -- so far. This of course... Continue reading »
Grassington to Linton, Yorkshire Dales | Sep 03 08'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Grassington

"that great Yorkshire speciality a rich fruitcake served with a large chunk of Wensleydale cheese!"

We threw open the curtains and … it was very, very wet outside. Worse still, our clothes were also very, very wet. Evidently the radiators hadn’t c... Continue reading »
Bolton Abbey to Grassington, Yorkshire Dales | Sep 01 08'

by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in Grassington

"The Graves ... looked like a herd of grazing coffee tables!"

After an excellent night’s sleep (it must have been down to my new, improved roommate) we had an enormous full English breakfast courtesy of Angus... Continue reading »
Oensingen & Regula "Queen of the Mountains" | Jul 27 06'

by Canadiantraveller200 a 43 year old female, on vacation in Oensingen

"OH MY GOD, the whole Gnome world is having a convention in this guy's basement!"

I arrived in Oensignen to visit with my friend Regula (her name means Queen of the Mountains and now I know why) and her family over the Swiss Day... Continue reading »