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Since I was a kid, I have been hiking with my dad and/or brother. Later, I would go hiking with my friends and -the last years- I have been hiking solo more and more. I love hiking – an instant reset from my busy business traveler life. These are my all-time favorite hikes.

Table of Contents
  1. Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland)
  2. Kumano Kodo (Japan)
  3. Jordan Trail Dana to Petra (Jordan)
  4. Amalfi Coast (Italy)
  5. Other hikes

Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls (Iceland)

  • Laugavegur trail in the snow
    Laugavegur trail in the snow
  • Black lava fields on Laugavegur trail
    Black lava fields on Laugavegur trail
  • Quick stop on Laugavegur trail
    Quick stop on Laugavegur trail

Over 85 kilometers of the very best nature has to offer: the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails in Iceland. Ever moment you think is spectacular will be followed by a view, a moment, an experience that is even more unforgettable.

Also, read my planning and preparation and my packing list.

Kumano Kodo (Japan)

  • Kumano Kodo Beautiful Roads
    Kumano Kodo Beautiful Roads
  • Kumano Kodo Typical Sign
    Kumano Kodo Typical Sign
  • Kumano Kodo Hiking
    Kumano Kodo Hiking
  • Kumano Kodo Lookout on Day 1
    Kumano Kodo Lookout on Day 1
  • Kumano Kodo Sign
    Kumano Kodo Sign

The trail of the Kumano Kodo itself is amazing, but the people, the food, the shrines, the temples and the hot springs around it make it even more special. I had my first true omakase experience at the start of the trail in Tanabe.

Also, read my planning and preparation and my packing list.

Jordan Trail Dana to Petra (Jordan)

  • Jordan Trail - camel alert.
    Jordan Trail – camel alert.
  • Camping at the end of day 1 on the Jordan Trail
    Camping at the end of day 1 on the Jordan Trail
  • On my way on the Jordan Trail
    On my way on the Jordan Trail
  • Walking through Petra in Jordan
    Walking through Petra in Jordan

Remote, beautiful, super tough, but all worth it – the Jordan Trail between Dana and Petra. And if the trail is not enough, you got the amazing food and even better Bedouin people. I am planning to return in 2019 or 2020 to finish the Petra to Aqaba part of the trail.

Also, read my planning and preparation and my packing list, as well as my posts on food on the trail, weather on the trail, Arabic words as well as my day and water planning.

Amalfi Coast (Italy)

  • Hiking Amalfi Coast
    Hiking Amalfi Coast – just one of many amazing views
  • Arriving in Amalfi
    Arriving in Amalfi

Surprisingly awesome, the Amalfi Coast. Superb views, great trails, quite some heavy climbing. This, combined with amazing food and hotels along the trail made this one of my favorite hikes ever.

Other hikes

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Hi, my name is Polle de Maagt. Omakases is my regularly updated notebook about travel - from my weekly business travels to my hikes and runs and from travel annoyances to ways to hack them. Read more

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  4. I’ll rec a daytrip hiking to Padar Island, parts of Komodo National Park. Though I’ll rec doing it in a liveboard along with diving/snorkeling

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