Wanderlust! Europe's Most Beautiful Hiking Trails

Once a path of smugglers shipwreck plunderers, runs along England's rugged south-west coast, past castles, harbors and gardens from the Victorian era.

A brand-new trail that was designed especially for hiking in 2007. It begins where the borders of Luxembourg, France and Germany meet and is very trendy among young hikers.

Leads through the Serra de Tramuntana with superb views of the sea. The stone path follows ancient postal and riding routes, which have been laid 'dry' (without any mortar or cement) since the 13th century.

Follows the footsteps of the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The author of Treasure Island wandered through the Massif Central in southern France with his donkey Modestine and in 1879 published the first ever travelogue written: Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes.

A long-distance path that spans the entire island of Crete. What's great: the gorges end up directly at the sea. Combining hiking and swimming, Greek food and the Cretan spirit of resistance, the route is a hidden gem for hikers.

Along the Monti Lattari, the Milk Mountains, old trails connect beautifully situated coastal towns with rich ancient history. Steep stairways lead through terraces where the famous Amalfi lemons - used for Limoncello liqueur production - are grown. Hiking the Amalfi Coast, Bradley experiences Italy at its best.