If everyone placing personal ads who claimed the hobby of “hiking” really did it with any regularity, the earth would have been trampled flat decades ago.

But those who really do enjoy this peaceful outdoor activity have plenty of incredible choices in every corner of the world.

Here are the ten best hikes on the planet, each with a combination of scenery and special extras that make them well worth going out of your way to enjoy.

You can use Indie, BootsnAll’s multi-country flight finder, to search and book flights for your trip. Plan a round the world trip around these great hiking spots, and sign up for Plan Your RTW Trip in 30 Days to learn the ins and outs of planning a trip of this magnitude (it’s free!).

This NASA handout image from video provided February 8, 2012 shows a spectacular view of Aurora Borealis captured January 25, 2012 by the crew aboard the International Space Station(ISS). The image was captured on a pass from near the border of British Columbia and Washington state, near Vancouver Island, to southern Alberta, near Calgary.

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