12 May 2023

Quiz: How well do you know the world's greatest hiking trails?

From South America's epic treks to Europe's wonderful walks, it's time to stretch those brain muscles with our test on the world's greatest hiking trails...

4 mins

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1. An easy start, on which famous hiking route will you see this incredible view?

The Great Ocean Walk, Australia

Gotemba Trail, Japan

Inca Trail, Peru

Dientes Circuit Trek, Chile

2. The GR20 is considered one of the toughest hikes in Europe. Which Mediterranean island will you find it?

Corsica

Sicily

Sardinia

Cyprus

3. How many Great Walks does New Zealand currently have?

4. Which Scottish island is NOT included in the Hebridean Way?

South Uist

Eriskay

Harris

Skye

5. The 2,200km Appalachian Trail in the US is known as the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Which state does it start in?

Georgia

California

Florida

Tennessee

6. In which Canadian province will you find the West Coast Trail?

Prince Edward Island

British Columbia

Newfoundland

Alberta

7. In which of Patagonia’s regions will you find the famous ‘W Trek’?

Los Glaciares National Park

Argentine Lake District

Chilean Lake District

Las Torres del Paine National Park

8. The film 'Wild' starring Reece Witherspoon is based on the memoir by Cheryl Strayed. Which trail does she walk?

John Muir Trail

Continental Divide Trail

The Hayduke Trail

Pacific Crest Trail

9. Which mountain range does the Camino de Santiago cross?

Pyrenees

Alps

Dolomites

Balkan

10. In which country will you find the Kokoda Track?

Palau

Philippines

Indonesia

Papua New Guinea

11. What type of baboon are you likely to see while trekking the Simien Mountains Traverse, Ethiopia?

Olive

Gelada

Hamadryas

Chacma

12. On which Greek island will you find the Samaria Gorge hike?

Corfu

Crete

Santorini

Naxos

13. Which of these treks reaches the highest altitude?

Snowman Trek, Bhutan

Tour du Mont Blanc, Europe

Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

14. Britain's first National Trail stretches 268 miles and starts in Derbyshire. What is its name?

South West Coast Path

The Ridgeway

Peddars Way

Pennine Way

15. How long does the hike up Mount Fuji approximately take?

1 day

3 days

5 days

9 days

16. What is the name of the trail that lies entirely within Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park in Western Australia?

Overland Track

Bibbulmun Track

Cape to Cape Track

Three Capes Track