Moscow is a very convenient transport hub. From here you can fly cheaply to any part of the world. Therefore, every day millions of Russians come to the Russian capital to continue their an amusing trip... If between transfers and transfers you have a few hours of free time, or even better a whole free day, do not miss the opportunity to walk around Moscow.
Today we will talk about what you can see in Moscow in 1 day and how best to organize a walking route through the center of the Russian capital. The route presented in the post is a pedestrian route, with a duration of about 7 km. You can always shorten it by covering part of the distance by metro.
If there is very little time left, and you want to look at Moscow, we advise you to take sightseeing tour... Tour bureaus in the summer season can be found right on Manezhnaya Square at the Resurrection Gate, or book places for a convenient day in advance. For example, here:
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Walk along Tverskaya from Pushkin Square to Manezhnaya
We suggest starting a walk in the center of Moscow from Pushkinskaya Square. The junction of the Pushkinskaya - Tverskaya - Chekhovskaya metro station is located right here. You can find out the area by the bronze monument to A.S. Pushkin, installed on the site of the demolished bell tower of the Strastnoy Monastery in 1950.
Behind the monument is a graceful fountain "Pushkin", which rests against the main facade of the theater "Russia". Cinema "Russia" appeared in the 60s of the XX century. and served as intended until 2012, when it was converted into a theater for musicals. Here on the square you can also see the building of the Izvestia newspaper.
Pushkinskaya Square is the most convenient starting point for a walk in the center of Moscow
And in the meantime, we stand so that the monument to Pushkin with the theater is on our left and we go down Tverskaya Street towards the Kremlin.
Tverskaya is one of the most beautiful streets in Moscow, and after the global reconstruction in 2016 it has become even more beautiful. The appearance of Tverskaya was formed in the 19th-20th centuries. Many elegant buildings have survived here.
A few steps to your left you will find the Eliseevsky grocery store, famous in Moscow. It was built at the end of the 18th century. The store is still open here. And on the second floor there is a museum-apartment of N.A. Ostrovsky.
The next square that we will meet as part of our walking route in Moscow is Tverskaya. Here you can see an equestrian monument to the founder of Moscow - Yuri Dolgoruky, and opposite the elegant building of the Moscow City Hall in the style of Russian classicism, erected back in 1783 according to the project of M.F. Kazakov.
There are other interesting buildings on Tverskaya, for example:
- the building of the Central Telegraph, built in the style of constructivism in the middle of the 20th century,
- the older Postnikovsky passage, built in the early 1800s. in the style of classicism. Now the theater is located here. M.N. Ermolova;
- the building of the prestigious Ritz-Carlton hotel, built in 2007 in a typical Moscow early twentieth century. eclectic style.
Asking the question: "What to see in Moscow in 1 day?" the central squares of the capital cannot be bypassed either. Tverskaya Street will undoubtedly lead you to Manezhnaya Square, famous for its complex of fountains. From here, past the Historical Museum, it is very easy to get to Red Square, or you can turn left, onto st. Okhotny Ryad.
Central squares of Moscow
At the intersection of Tverskaya and Okhotny Ryad streets, you can see a pompous building built for the Council of Labor and Defense in 1935. Now it houses the State Duma of the Russian Federation. On the contrary, in the same post-constructivist style in the 30s of the last century, the Moscow hotel was built, now - one of the most prestigious hotels in the capital, the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow.
Another couple of tens of meters and our walk through the center of Moscow will take us to Teatralnaya Square. The ensemble of the square is formed by the buildings of the Bolshoi, Maly and Youth theaters, shopping mall"TSUM", as well as "Moscow" and "Metropol" hotels.
In the center of Moscow, squares smoothly flow into one another. We turn our backs to the Bolshoi Theater and move towards the monument to Karl Marx growing out of the rock. Behind it is another central square - the Revolution Square. In the XVI century. here the Neglinnaya river flowed, on the left bank of which the Kitaygorodskaya wall was built. Unfortunately, the original wall of Kitai-Gorod has not survived to this day, but in Moscow, including on Revolution Square, you can see several restored fragments of it.
From here, along the Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812, you can go to the Resurrection Gate, which leads to main square Moscow - Red. About its sights Be sure to drop in there if you come to Moscow for the first time.
On a note! May holidays are not the best time to visit Red Square. From May 1 to May 11, access to the square is closed in connection with the preparation and holding of a military parade.
Revolution Square flows smoothly into Manezhnaya Square, named after O.I. Beauvais in the Moscow Empire style to the building of the Manege exhibition hall. Manezhnaya Square stretches along the Alexander Garden along the stream of the former Neglinnaya River.
Manezhnaya Square is famous for its fountains. The most striking sculptural composition is the World Clock. This is not just a fountain. This is a real clock that shows the time in the largest capitals of the northern hemisphere. The glass dome with the map rotates continuously to indicate the specific hour and the number of minutes elapsed since the beginning of the hour. Minutes can be counted by the lights that come on. There are 12 of them. Each light comes on after 5 minutes.
On a note! The World Clock fountain serves as a dome of the underground shopping center Okhotny Ryad, where you can not only shop, but also dine in one of the many cafes.
Another well-known fountain in Manezhnaya Square is the Geyser or The Seasons, made in the form of four gallant horses according to the project of Z. Tsereteli. Every year on April 30, at the fountain, a solemn ceremony of launching all the fountains of Moscow takes place.
From here you can go down to the bed of the former Neglinnaya River, where the figures of the heroes of Russian fairy tales were made by the same Zurab Tsereteli. The "Goldfish" is especially popular. It is believed that if you rub it, then you will no longer have any problems with officials and government officials.
Interesting fact! The Neglinnaya River did not disappear from the face of Moscow at all, it was hidden in a tunnel underground, where it flows to the present day.
Behind Neglinka, parallel to Manezhnaya Square, lies the Aleksandrovsky Garden. This place is significant and interesting, which, no doubt, deserves a separate post. Today, let's just say a few words about its attractions.
The main value of the Alexander Garden is the national memorial of military glory with the tomb of the unknown soldier and the eternal flame, where a solemn changing of the guard takes place every hour.
From the tomb of the Unknown Soldier along the walls of the Kremlin, there are granite pedestals with the names of the hero cities of the Great Patriotic War. Inside the pedestals there are capsules with earth from the places of the most fierce battles.
Other attractions of the Alexander Garden include the Obelisk of the 300th Anniversary of the House of the Romanovs, the "Ruins" grotto as a memory of Patriotic War 1812 and a monument to Alexander I, after whom this garden was named. By the way, they are located in the Alexander Garden. If you want to see the sights of the Kremlin, be sure to check it out.
From left to right: a monument to Patriarch Hermogenes and the "Ruins" grotto, an obelisk of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, a monument to Alexander I in the Alexander Garden
The Alexander Garden will lead to another central square - Borovitskaya, where not so long ago, in November 2016, a monument to Prince Vladimir, the Baptist of Russia, appeared.
From here you can return to the metro station "Biblioteka im. Lenin "and go to the neighboring station" Kropotkinskaya ", or dive under the bridge on the Prechistenskaya embankment, from where 10 minutes walk to the next iconic sight of the center of the capital - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
From the Cathedral of Christ the Savior to Arbat
It is impossible not to include the main religious attraction in the route of walking in the center of Moscow - the cathedral cathedral of Christ the Savior. The modern cathedral appeared not so long ago, in 1997 on the site of the church of the same name, destroyed in the Soviet years, in the 19th century. The grandeur of its architecture and interior wall paintings is striking. Walk around it and be sure to look inside. Not a single sculptural composition or painting will be repeated.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the main cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church
By the way, there are observation platforms on the cathedral, from where you can see the entire center of the Russian capital. You can get there only as part of an excursion with a group of at least 10 people. If there are fewer of you, it is better to call +7 (495) 637-28-47 in advance and find out the time of the next excursion.
In 2005, a monument to the Tsar-Liberator Alexander II appeared next to the cathedral. On a granite pedestal in front of the sculpture, all the services of the sovereign are listed.
On a note! From the Patriarchal Bridge near the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, every day during the navigation season, pleasure trams depart along the Moskva River. You can take a fascinating one-hour or two-hour walk with a tour of all the main attractions of the capital. Excellent service for booking tickets for boat trips rivertickets.ru. We used it ourselves many times. Recommend!
In the meantime, we are moving on. Passing the Prechistensky Gate square, you will find yourself on Gogolevsky Boulevard. Many interesting old buildings and tenement houses of the 19th - early 20th centuries have also survived here. In the central part, in the shade of trees, there is a pedestrian boulevard. After the noisy, crowded squares in the center, here you can truly relax your soul.
On the way, you will certainly stumble upon a monument, and at the end of the boulevard you will see a monument to the writer N.V. Gogol, who gave the name to this boulevard.
The monument to Gogol was erected next to Arbat Square, which in turn leads to the pedestrian street Old Arbat... You can talk about the Arbat for an infinitely long time, but it is better to devote to it. It is very pleasant to walk here, admiring the graceful tenement houses on both sides of the street and listening to street musicians. This street was simply created for buying souvenirs, which will be the logical end of our walking route through the center of Moscow.
Fear hares, squirrels and other animals on the Arbat! They can appear in your frame out of nowhere, and then demand 100 rubles for a photo!
Of the sights of the street, be sure to pay attention to:
- the building of the Prague restaurant, whose chef invented the famous Prague cake,
- the gray house with knights, which now houses the "House of the Actor";
- located opposite the theater. E. Vakhtangov with the golden monument-fountain “Princess Turandot”;
- modern art object "Tsoi's Wall";
- a monument to B. Okudzhava next to the house in which he lived;
- monument to A.S. Pushkin and N. Gocharova, installed opposite the writer's Moscow apartment, which now houses the memorial museum.
Imperceptibly Arbat will lead to one of the seven Stalinist skyscrapers - the building of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Here it is quite logical to end our short walking tour of the center of Moscow. If you still have strength, jump into the metro (the nearest station is "Smolenskaya") and go to Vorobyovy Gory, from where a breathtaking panorama of the entire city opens. Just be prepared for the fact that from the Vorobyovy Gory metro station to the observation deck you will have to walk uphill through a picturesque park. Evaluate your capabilities reasonably!
Walking around Moscow on foot
Tired of staying at home? Then let's go for a walk! We present to you a selection of the most beautiful places for hiking:
Including the observation deck, the embankment, the Moscow State University, the area around the Moscow State University.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "University", "Vorobyovy Gory"
2. Park "Tsaritsyno"
Architectural and historical complex
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Orekhovo", "Tsaritsyno"
Pond near st. Malaya Bronnaya
Location: Moscow, Mayakovskaya metro station
4. Park "Sokolniki"
Including ponds.
Location: Moscow, Sokolniki metro station
Chistoprudny Boulevard, territory from m. Clean ponds to the pond
Location: Moscow, metro station "Chistye Prudy"
6. Park "Kolomenskoye"
State United Museum-Reserve Kolomenskoye.
Location: Moscow, Kolomenskoye metro station
From the Arbatskaya metro station to the Smolenskaya metro station, including cafes, adjacent houses, lanes, monuments and more.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Arbatskaya", "Smolenskaya", "Library im. IN AND. Lenin "
Exhibition center, including cafe, ferris wheel, etc.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "VDNKh", "VVTs"
Located between the streets Soviet army, Olympic Avenue and Suvorovskaya Square. Monument of gardening art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations Prospekt Mira, Tsvetnoy Bulvar, Novoslobodskaya
Including the temple itself, the park near the temple, a monument to the Emperor of Russia Alexander II
Location: Moscow, metro station "Kropotkinskaya"
Views of fountains, love trees with castles. Connects Bolotnaya Square with Kadashevskaya Embankment. From the side of Bolotnaya Square, the bridge goes to the monument to I.E. Repin, from the opposite side - to Lavrushinsky Lane
12. Tretyakov Gallery
Including Lavrushinsky lane, fountain, Tretyakov gallery.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Tretyakovskaya"
Memorial complex "Victory Park", the park around it, the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
14. A boring garden
One of the oldest parks in Moscow, it consists of three manors from the 18th century, there is the "Alley of Love".
Location: Leninsky Prospect, 30, metro station "Leninsky Prospect", exit to the store "Spartak", then 5 minutes walk to Leninsky Prospect or metro station "Oktyabrskaya" and on tr. 4, 33, 62 to the stop of the metro station "Leninsky Prospekt"
15. Park "Kuskovo"
The Kuskovo estate is an architectural and artistic ensemble of the 18th century, a park, ponds.
Location: metro station "Ryazansky prospect", then bus. 133, 208 to the stop "Museum Kuskovo" or st. Youth, 2
16. Hermitage Garden
Monument of gardening art.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Chekhovskaya", "Tsvetnoy Boulevard", opposite the street Karetny Ryad
It runs along the Moskva River, from the Park Kultury metro station to ul. Khamovnichesky Val, Vorobyovy Gory metro station
Location: Moscow, metro station "Park Kultury"
18. Pushkin Bridge - Old Andreevsky Bridge
The pedestrian bridge connects the Pushkinskaya embankment of the Neskuchny garden with the Frunzenskaya embankment.
Location: Moscow, Frunzenskaya metro station
Consists of two parts: PKiO Izmailovsky and Izmailovsky forest park, which are separated by the Main alley
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Partizanskaya", "Izmailovskaya"
20. Botanical Garden
Ponds, paths, alleys, Japanese garden.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Vladykino", "Botanical Garden"
Manor, park, pond.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Volzhskaya", "Kuzminki"
22. Pushkin Square
Including the monument to Pushkin, the Pushkinsky cinema, fountains, Strastnoy Boulevard.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Pushkinskaya", "Chekhovskaya"
23. Arc de Triomphe
Installed in honor of the victory of the Russian people in the Patriotic War of 1812. Located on Victory Square (Kutuzovsky Prospect) in the area of Poklonnaya Gora.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Park Pobedy"
24. Estate Arkhangelskoe
The estate is located on the banks of the Moskva River in the Krasnogorsk District of the Moscow Region.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Tushinskaya", ed. No. 549 or No. 541 to the stop. "Arkhangelskoe" or minibus No. 151 to the stop. "Sanatorium"
25. Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Fountain, sculptures, square. It runs from Trubnaya Square to the Garden Ring.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tsvetnoy Bulvar", "Sretensky Boulevard"
26. Historic Center
Alexander Garden, grotto in Alexander Garden, Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Teatralnaya", "Okhotny Ryad"
27. River Station
Through the park "Friendship" and directly to the very embankment at the Moskva River Severny River Port.
Location: Moscow, Rechnoy Vokzal metro station
28. Tverskoy Boulevard
Monument to Sergei Yesenin, square, fountain.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tverskaya", "Pushkinskaya"
A beautiful view of the Moskva River, near Bolotnaya Square and Luzhkov Bridge. It starts from the western arrow of the island between the Vodootvodny Canal and the Moskva River, and ends at the Small Moskvoretsky Bridge. Serafimovich Street, Bolotnaya Square, Faleevsky Lane overlook the embankment.
Location: Moscow, metro stations "Tretyakovskaya", "Borovitskaya"
30. China Town
Historical Center. Within Kitay-gorod there are such famous architectural and historical monuments as the Resurrection Gate, GUM, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, etc.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Kitay-Gorod"
Forest in the west of Moscow, in the bend of the Moscow River, on artificial island formed by the Khoroshevskoe rectification channel. It is connected with Marshal Zhukov Avenue by a road bridge.
Location: Moscow, Krylatskoe metro station
Museum-estate Ostankino, pond, television center.
Location: Moscow, metro station "VDNKh"
Located next to the Kremlin's Spassky Gate, it connects Vasilievsky Spusk, Varvarka Street with Bolshaya Ordynka Street.
Location: Metro stations "Kitay-Gorod", "Tretyakovskaya", "Okhotny Ryad"
Nice view of the Moskva River, beautiful, cozy pedestrian bridge at Kievsky railway station.
Location: Moscow, Kievskaya metro station
An old street in Moscow, runs from Manezhnaya street.
Location: Moscow, metro station "Library im. Lenin "to the Arbatskiye Vorota square, located between Znamenka and Bolshaya Nikitskaya
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How to show the city to someone who is in the capital for the first time? Kremlin, Red Square, Cathedral of Christ the Savior? A frantic attempt to plan a route results in the most standard set. But I want Moscow to be remembered not only by the usual postcard set, but also by something special. The route includes several amazing back streets that will be a novelty even to the indigenous people.
Walk down the street. Bolshaya Lubyanka 250m.
Walk along Varsonofyevsky Lane, turn right and go up to Zvonarsky Lane, turn left and walk straight to Ul. Petrovka, then turn right and walk straight to Petrovsky Lane, turn left and walk 150 meters.
Go down the street. Bolshaya Dmitrovka 250 meters, turn right and walk through Tverskaya Square.
Go down the street. Tverskaya 150 meters and go into the courtyard of house number 6.
Exit back to st. Tverskaya, go down 100 meters, turn left onto Kamergersky per. and walk 100 meters.
Facing the Bolshoi Theater, look to the right - this is TSUM
Truly interesting trekking routes are not only a trail underfoot, but also a rich history and culture of the place. National Geographic magazine named the 20 best trekking routes in the Epic Trail nomination.
Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet
The best choice for: yogis and other seekers of spiritual enlightenment. Length: 51 km... Hindus believe that on the top of Kailash, at an altitude of 6680 meters, there is the abode of the god Shiva, where he meditates. According to Vishnu Purana, the peak is a reflection or image of Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain at the center of the universe. The mountain is also a holy place for Buddhists, Jains (a branch of Hinduism) and followers of the ancient Tibetan religion Bon, who consider this unusual mountain"The heart of the world", "the axis of the earth." The top of the mountain remains unconquered, although in recent years the Chinese government has begun to build a road to the sacred pilgrimage path known as the kora. As the Earth makes a circle around the luminary that gives it life, so the Tibetan pilgrims make a detour around the sacred Mount Kailash. Bark ( ritual bypass) around Kailash. Most of the pilgrims and pilgrims get to Kailash with the aim of making kora. Before starting the tour, make a wish.
Israel National Trail, Israel
Best choice for: Long distance hikers with an interest in ancient and modern history. Length: 940 km
The famous route, opened in 1995, offers the opportunity to see sublime beauty wildlife The Middle East and the daily life of modern Israelis, visit the biblical sights and the cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The route allows tourists to see everything that is of great value to Jews and Christians. He walks through the area Sharon going down to the lake Kinneret, goes parallel with the biblical Jordan River and reaches the Khatsbani stream in the very north of the country. The trail consists of 12 small pieces, each of which is a self-sufficient route. As a one-day trekking, you can take five kilometer ascents up the mountain Tavor (Favor), To Basilica of the Transfiguration overlooking the Jezreel Valley, on the Carmel ridge, Mount Hermon, walks in the Galilee and the Golan Heights. The biggest blessing here comes in the form of "trail angels" - volunteers willing to lend a helping hand and offer free lodging and food.
Cinque Terre (Five Lands), Sentiero Azzurro, Italy
The best choice for: families; seekers of romance; lovers of Europe; older tourists. Length: 12 km. Travel time is 3-4 hours.
Start / Finish: Riomaggiore(Riomaggiore) - Monterosso(Monterosso al Mare). Both points are accessible from regular train connections. No card needed, just follow coastline
... Sentiero Azzurro (the Azure Trail), like beads on a string, string together five towns: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare. Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, good appetite, and a hat with you.
Yoshida Trail, Mount Fuji, Japan
Best choice for: Those who want to take part in what is Japan's cultural tradition. Distance: There are several trails to Mount Fuji, but the most popular is the Yoshida trail is about 13 km long.
Many hikers would rate Mount Fuji as the worst route due to the crowds that can be found here. 3,776-meter volcano - the highest point in Japan, one of the most visited places in the world, more than 300,000 tourists try to reach the top every year. Anyway, it will be an unforgettable climb. You can stop for a bite to eat or sit by the fire in the huts along the way, and if you want to watch the sunrise at the summit, you will most likely be doing it with over a thousand new friends. Crazy experience? Of course not. But this can be done once in a lifetime. Just remember what the Japanese say: "A wise man climbs Mount Fuji once in his life, only a fool climbs it twice." Tip: You won't avoid the crowds, but there will certainly be fewer people on the trail ahead of you if you choose a less visited path to the top, such as the Gotemba Trail, which is about 16 km long and has a vertical drop of 1400 meters.
Drakensberg mountains South Africa/ Lesotho, Drakensber Park
This is a large, long backcountry trail without a real trail that requires outdoor skills and some familiarity with African travel. Many travel here with guides. Length: Round trip 64 km, from Mont-Aux-Sources to Cathedral Peak. Drakensberg mountains - mountain system located in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. Highest point - Mount Tabana-Ntlenyana (3482 m) in Lesotho. The Zulu (Zulu tribe) call them "Ukashlamba", which means "a ridge of the peak". Dizzy slopes of volcanic basalt rise above ancient sedimentary rocks. Drakensberg mountains - the highest mountain range in South Africa, which is crowned with an amphitheater - stone wall a kilometer high and 5 kilometers long. This mountain range forms the natural border between South Africa and the state of Lesotho.
Laugavegur trail (Fimmvurduhauls pass), Iceland
The best choice for: volcanologists and hikers who wish to admire the wild beauty of Iceland while spending the night in huts. Distance: round trip approx. 80 kilometers. The opportunity to see what remains after the recent volcanic eruption is not the only thing that attracts tourists to these places. A quarter of Iceland's population claims to believe in elves and other mythical creatures and if you walk through the fields of solidified lava and mountains that you meet along this route, you will probably start to believe in them too. These intricate landscapes with ice caps of two glaciers and stretching North Atlantic on the horizon. The road goes deep into Thorsmörk, a park where you can find trees rare for these places. The final section of the path leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where you can observe a cascade of waterfalls, including one of the largest and the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland Skogafoss. Shortened route: You can climb the Fimmvurduhauls pass for only 20-25 kilometers, cross the Thorsmörk park and reach the Skogafoss waterfall. It will take one day.
Way of Saint James (El Camino de Santiago), Spain
The best choice for: pilgrims and tourists, lovers of long walks in Europe. Length: 760 kilometers... The main pilgrimage road, the Way of St. James leads to the cathedral in the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain, where, according to legend, is the greatest relic of Spain, relics of the apostle jacob, the patron saint of the country. During the Roman Empire and in the Middle Ages, it was a trade route. Due to its popularity and ramification, the route had a great influence on the spread of cultural achievements in the Middle Ages. This route is still popular today and is considered one of the best hiking trails in Europe. On the way, you can stop in small towns, listen to stories of pilgrims, enjoy a glass of local wine. If you are walking at night, do not forget to look up to the sky: St. James's Way runs parallel to the Milky Way. According to legend, the saint inscribed it in the sky to show Charlemagne the road to the Saracens. Saint James began to be considered the patron saint of travelers. The emblem of this saint is the image shells... Shells were the hallmark of the pilgrims who entered the Way of St. James, sewn, for example, on clothing. Images of shells decorate buildings and the road along the entire route.
Bigfoot trail, Bhutan
The best choice for: the most experienced extreme lovers... Distance: more 320 kilometers this is usually a 25-day trip. You must travel with Bhutan travel guides. The Bigfoot Trail is one of the most difficult long-distance trails on the planet. Although it covers a little over 320 km, most of The route lies above the highest points of the continental United States, crossing 11 passes over 4900 m and climbing the Rinchen Zoe La Pass (5300 m). The track goes through places like Laya, home of the indigenous peoples "layap", and the village Tanza at an altitude of 4200 meters, where the guides exchange horses for yaks to traverse even more difficult terrain ahead. Here, above the clouds, rise to 7000-meter giants such as the Zogophu Gamp and the Masang Gang. Trek around the soaring peak Jomolhari(7350 m) is a challenging one-week adventure in the high Himalayas. The Dragon Trail takes five days and crosses the highlands between the city of Paro, where the country's international airport is located, and the capital, Thimphu, which is famous for its lack of traffic lights. The government of Bhutan has introduced a minimum rate of $ 250 per day for foreign tourists staying in Bhutan. While this price includes accommodation, be prepared to spend at least $ 8,000 on the Bigfoot Trail. There is no budget options and you cannot travel on your own.
Bibbulmun Trail, Australia
Best choice for: Almost everyone - from families to brisk hikers looking for adventure and sightseeing in Southwest Australia. Length: 965 km from Calamunda to Albany in Perth on the south coast. The route is divided into 58 parts. There are 49 safe havens along the trail for real travelers. Named for the indigenous peoples of the area, the Bibbulmun Trail will allow you to observe the wonders of Australia's endemic flora and fauna. Starting at Calamund, 45 minutes east of Perth, the trail runs through eucalyptus forests where snakes are abundant. On the way, you can also see many rare animals, poisonous reed toads. This route has another, social aspect that makes it truly Australian. In campsites, you can meet tourists from all over the world and Australians who travel for weeks to test themselves and get to know better unique places in which they live.
Copper Canyon, Mexico
Best choice for: those who want at the same time see wildlife and local culture... Length: about 65 kilometers with a vertical drop of 6 thousand meters.
Copper canyon, about 1500 meters deep, one of best places for hiking, especially thanks to thermal springs at its bottom, an ideal opportunity to recuperate on long hikes. The path through the canyon and back runs in places where rivers meet on the way, and requires skills to cross such obstacles. There are also steep bypass sections where ropes are needed. The Tarahumara inhabited the canyons long before the conquistadors and continue to live there according to an ancient tradition.
The Unknown World also organizes trekking along the Copper Canyon in Mexico.
West Highland Route, Scotland
The best choice for: anyone who is in good shape and wants to feel the taste of remote mountainous areas. Length: 155 kilometers from Milngavie to Fort William.
The trail goes through the Scottish Highlands, which helped the Scottish Highlanders in ancient times to stop the onslaught of the Romans and maintain their independence throughout history. Sometimes the route may seem very long, blown by all the winds, but on the way you can admire the rocky peaks and the gorge of fabulous beauty Glenсoe, climb the Devil's Staircase Pass (ascent 700 meters above sea level and descend) and walk past the calm Loch Lomond Lake.
Great Himalayan Way, Nepal
The best choice for: seekers of epic adventures. Length: The Nepalese section of the route covers 1,700 kilometers in the high Himalayas and is divided into ten relatively easy sections. In good weather, the entire journey can be completed in 4-6 months if everything goes according to plan. Although the concept of the Great Himalayan Route (GHP) is new, the hiking route has been known for a long time. In reality, the VGP is not a track, but a vision that connects the alpine path through the Himalayas - through India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and - according to existing hiking trails and the ancient routes of trade and pilgrimage. Remaining just a concept in other countries, in Nepal the VGP has become a reality: a 1600 km route full of adventure, including challenging trails near many 8000-meter peaks of Nepal, including Everest, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Annapurna and Kanchenjunga ... Along the way, the trail passes through famous peaks and passes, including a trio of passes Sherpani (6146 m), West Kol (6148) and Amfu Labst (5845) between Everest and Makalu
"Unknown World" also organizes on various routes
Shipwreck Cove, Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
Best Choice for: Almost Any Traveler. It's an easy walk in fine weather and the perfect family adventure. The route runs mainly along the Pacific coast... Length: 3 2 kilometers from the Rialto beach to the forestry on Lake Osette. The place was dubbed "Shipwreck Bay" for a reason. Climbing up from Rialto Beach, you will pass the Norwegian memorial, erected in honor of the 18 young people who died and were buried here in 1903 in the crash of the sailing ship Prince Arthur, and the Chilean memorial, the burial place of dozens of other sailors who died in 1920. m as a result of the wreck of the ship WJ Pirrie. But not everything in this route is sad. The beaches that are part of the Olympic Coast National Marine Reserve are full of life and change. Spend a few days here and you will feel as if you were traveling in a time when America did not yet know Europeans. There are many raccoons along the coast. It is better to hang food at night higher.
Hayduke Trail, Utah and Arizona, USA
Best choice: For those who like to travel alone in the wild, lovers of red rocks. Length: over 1300 kilometers, the route is divided into 14 sections. The trail runs through six national parks Colorado Plateau: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion. She climbs about 3,480 meters to Mount Ellen near Capitol Reef, and then descends to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to a height of 550 meters.
If you can only walk one of them, choose the second, covering 75 kilometers along the Colorado River and the Needles area of Canyonlands National Park. The trail crosses numerous highways and dirt roads, providing an opportunity to stock up on food and water.
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Benton Mackay Trail, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, USA
Best choice for: lovers of extended hiking trails wanting to repeat the experience of the founder Appalachian Trail... Length: 480 kilometers
The lonely, steep, sometimes foggy trail begins at Springer Mountain in Georgia and crosses the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the way, there are eight protected areas, as the embodiment of the desire of its founder to preserve ecosystems without human intervention. This is a route for creative tourists. Because begins and ends on the Appalachian Trail and crosses it before entering national park The Great Smoky Mountains, forming the G8, allow tourists to take different routes.
International Appalachian Trail, USA, Canada, Greenland, Scotland, Spain, Morocco
Best Choice for: Travelers with an Appalachian Trail experience and a love of geology looking for new adventures. Length: The current route is approximately 3,000 kilometers from the endpoint of the Appalachian Trail in Maine to where the North American Trail ends at Crown Head, Newfoundland. Appalachian Trail- an attempt to link the ancient mountain range that crossed part of Pangea more than 200 million years ago before splitting into several mountain ranges. What remained of these peaks in North America became the famous Appalachians of the United States, but few who have walked the American Appalachian Trail will want to admit that the mountains continue in Canada and will not stop there. The remains of those mountains stretched from Labrador to Greenland and further to the European continent - Scotland, France, Spain, and even through Gibraltar to Morocco. MAT can be a symbol of globalism of the new millennium
Santa Cruz Track, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Best choice for: Travelers South America and those who are interested Inca experience; lovers of high-altitude hiking routes, different from the Himalayas. Length: more 48 km. While the Himalayas are the main focus when it comes to high altitude hiking, the Cordillera Blanca in Peru offers seclusion with big mountains with much less hassle compared to routes in Asia. It is also a less touristy alternative for those walking to Machu Picchu via Inca Road.
Laugavegur route, Iceland
Suitable for: volcanologists and hikers who wish to admire the wild beauty of Iceland.
Distance: about 80 kilometers... One of the most popular hiking trails in Iceland was closed when the Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in spring 2010, blocking all air traffic over the Atlantic and Europe. A quarter of Iceland's population claims to believe in elves and other fairy-tale characters, and if you walk through fields of solidified lava and see the mountains that meet along this route, you will probably start to believe in them too. With the ice caps of two glaciers and the stretching North Atlantic on the horizon, these intricate landscapes will boggle your imagination. The road goes into the depths of Tormerk, a park where you can find very few trees, which are very rare in these places. On the way, you will find well-equipped huts and many local residents... The final section of the trail leads to the village of Skogar and the gorge, where one falls after another, including the stunning 60 meters high Skogafoss giant waterfall. If the volcano does erupt, then this route will be closed again or changed, so it's worth going to Iceland before it's too late.
