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7 Best Hikes in Europe for Unbelievable Scenery
06.11.2023 - 21:33 / cntraveler.com
Although autumn has that bucolic and melancholic halo that is so well reflected in the act of the leaves falling from the trees, it's also a season when the torrid summer heat is finally gone and nature displays an incredible blanket of colors, smells, and sensations. In many parts of Europe, autumn is the best time to explore natural places and trails full of hidden treasures.
Below, we (literally) walk through some of the most beautiful areas of the old continent come cooler temperatures.
In the far southwest of England, a strange microclimate means that there are far more sunny days in October and November than you would expect in the UK during this time of year. Couple that with the fact that during autumn tourism in the area drops to almost non-existent levels, and this leaves the stunning South West Coast Path wide open.
The route is the longest signposted path in England at just over 621 miles. Starting in Minehead (Somerset), it runs along the coast of Exmoor, and the coastlines of North Devon and Cornwall. It crosses the mouth of the River Tamar, enters Devon, and crosses part of Dorset before ending at the port of Poole.
The route was created in the days when coastal patrols watched these shores for smugglers. However, the area has been populated since the Iron Age, and several archaeological gems can be seen close to the trail. Be warned: The entire route can take more than a month to complete, so it's more common to choose smaller sections of the trail.
In Cornwall—the most popular part—expect wild beaches, dramatic cliffs, charming fishing villages such as St. Ives or Penzance, old tin mines such as Levant, old smugglers' caves, theaters carved into the rock, spectacular scenic views, and much more. Whew.
The Tatra Mountains are part of the Carpathian Mountains and serve as a natural border between Poland and Slovakia—autumn is the best season of the year for hiking this region. The main reasons for this are that the number of hikers decreases at this time of year—making it easier to find a place in the huts—and the forests take on a special color, especially in the western part of the mountain range.
Most of the routes aren't loops but rather straight walk-throughs that require sleeping in huts where you are served homemade meals, drinks, and some snacks. (Even better: All of them have electricity and running water.) You can access most of the trails from the town of Zakopane, with routes ranging two days to week-long strolls. You'll see steep ridges, dense forests of fir and beech trees, and unforgettable starry nights along the way.
This coastline is full of sea cliffs of polychrome limestone, caves, coves, and wild beaches, coming together in a natural paradise best walked in
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