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Picturesque hiking trails to tick off your bucket list

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Everest Base Camp, Nepal<p>Spectacular scenery is a given, but there's so much more. Trekkers can experience the hospitable Sherpa culture (from the people of Solukhumbu region) by visiting monasteries and museums along the way. </p>

Engelberg, Switzerland<p>Choose from 34 different tracks here at Engelberg — there's plenty of fresh air and breathtaking mountain views to go around. </p>

Mount Dickerman, United States<p>If you're worried about steep slopes, this one's for you. The trail here is reasonably steady and you'll also get consistent vistas along the way. What to look out for? The Glacier Peak, one of the five volcanos in Washington.</p>

Machu Picchu Citadel, Peru<p>Up for a challenge? Peru's trail comprises of steep ascents and constraining steps. The end goal to witness the Machu Picchu citadel, which will be well worth your time and effort.</p>

Dolomites, Italy<p>Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for what they term "some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere", the views here will certainly ease all that hard work overcoming steep terrain. </p>

Landmannalaugar, Iceland<p>If you've travelled all the way to Iceland, then you might as well check out this hike. Landmannalaugar is a geothermal paradise that's globally touted for its steaming hot springs and colorful rhyolite mountains. </p>

Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand<p>The Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park was first discovered by the Māori people and remains as one of the most sacred areas in the country. Feast your eyes on towering peaks, glacial lakes and endless, dusty snow. </p>

Munzur Valley National Park, Turkey<p>Standing as one of the country's largest natural reserves, the Munzur Valley National Park features the stunning Munzur River, towering burly hills, and even rare endangered species like wild cats, bears, wolves and ibex. </p>

Grossglockner, Austria<p>Conquer Austria's highest mountain through either old pilgrim routes, sumpter trails or miner tracks. Whatever you choose, the views along the way certainly won't disappoint. </p>

Old Man of Storr, Scotland<p>Expect rocks and boulders throughout your journey. The Storr was created as a result of landslip and is essentially a labryinth of rough spires and pinnacles. The Old Man remains the tallest and most distinctive of all the spires. </p>

Everest Base Camp, Nepal

Spectacular scenery is a given, but there's so much more. Trekkers can experience the hospitable Sherpa culture (from the people of Solukhumbu region) by visiting monasteries and museums along the way.

Engelberg, Switzerland

Choose from 34 different tracks here at Engelberg — there's plenty of fresh air and breathtaking mountain views to go around.

Mount Dickerman, United States

If you're worried about steep slopes, this one's for you. The trail here is reasonably steady and you'll also get consistent vistas along the way. What to look out for? The Glacier Peak, one of the five volcanos in Washington.

Machu Picchu Citadel, Peru

Up for a challenge? Peru's trail comprises of steep ascents and constraining steps. The end goal to witness the Machu Picchu citadel, which will be well worth your time and effort.

Dolomites, Italy

Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for what they term "some of the most beautiful mountain landscapes anywhere", the views here will certainly ease all that hard work overcoming steep terrain.

Landmannalaugar, Iceland

If you've travelled all the way to Iceland, then you might as well check out this hike. Landmannalaugar is a geothermal paradise that's globally touted for its steaming hot springs and colorful rhyolite mountains.

Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand

The Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park was first discovered by the Māori people and remains as one of the most sacred areas in the country. Feast your eyes on towering peaks, glacial lakes and endless, dusty snow.

Munzur Valley National Park, Turkey

Standing as one of the country's largest natural reserves, the Munzur Valley National Park features the stunning Munzur River, towering burly hills, and even rare endangered species like wild cats, bears, wolves and ibex.

Grossglockner, Austria

Conquer Austria's highest mountain through either old pilgrim routes, sumpter trails or miner tracks. Whatever you choose, the views along the way certainly won't disappoint.

Old Man of Storr, Scotland

Expect rocks and boulders throughout your journey. The Storr was created as a result of landslip and is essentially a labryinth of rough spires and pinnacles. The Old Man remains the tallest and most distinctive of all the spires.

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Unparalleled views that are worth the climb

Fancy a little wander with nature? Unlike your run-of-the-mill cardio workout, this one comes with endless perks. Read: pristine glaciers, breathtaking landscapes, and countless Instagram-worthy pictures to bank up in your camera roll. But more importantly, hiking brings out that exhilarating feeling of uncertainty — the beauty of not knowing what you might find along the way. While it is never an easy feat to reach the summit, surviving an arduous journey seems like a small price to pay to have the world at your feet. So pack your bags and lace up your trusty boots, as we've got a list of picturesque hiking trails for you to conquer. From scaling mountains in Nepal to drinking in the beauty of Iceland, it's about time for an adventure of a lifetime.

Keen to get started? Find out more below:

1. Everest Base Camp, Nepal
2. Engelberg, Switzerland
3. Mount Dickerman, United States
4. Machu Picchu Citadel, Peru
5. Dolomites, Italy
6. Landmannalaugar, Iceland
7. Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand
8. Munzur Valley National Park, Turkey
9. Grossglockner, Austria
10. Old Man of Storr, Scotland