The world's most beautiful hikes include an Australian eight-day epic coastal trek
The best way to see the wonders of our natural world is to get out into the wild and take it all in.
Whether you're an expert thru-hiker or just love a leisurely stroll, you know the value of a good trail.
The experts at Time Out have put together a list of the ten most beautiful hiking trails, from coastal jungles to the snowy Alps.
One Aussie inclusion even made the list - read through to see them all.
10. Inca Trail, Peru
The Inca Trail is a classic - a 4-day, 43km hike through the misty Andes mountains to Machu Picchu.
The hike is challenging and requires a good level of fitness due to the many climbs and descents.
The trail is limited to 500 hikers per day, so booking your trip in advance is essential
9. The Bald Hills Trail, Canada
A 15-km round trip that can be tackled in a day, this trail is easy for all levels of fitness.
Pack a picnic to enjoy lunch by the lake at the halfway point.
8. Kalalau Trail, Hawaii, USA
You can tackle a shortened version of the trail in a day, but many choose to camp and split the full Kalalau Trail into two sections.
If the jagged coastline, lush rainforest, and hidden waterfalls look familiar, there's a good reason - this is where Jurassic Park was filmed.
7. Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand
New Zealand is home to some of the best hiking trails in the world, and this full-day, 19.4km one is a doozy.
You'll be greeted with lunar-esque landscapes and radioactive blue lakes, all framed by snow-capped mountains.
The trail takes you past of Mt Ngāuruhoe, also known as Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings franchise.
6. The Transcaucasian Trail, Georgia and Armenia
This one's for dedicated hikers, stretching across two countries, 1500km, and six weeks.
