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Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe
From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher
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- The Sentiero degli Dei on the Amalfi Coast provides stunning views and is accessible via combined bus and ferry tickets.
- Poland's Five Lakes hike in the Tatras offers beautiful mountain landscapes, a hut for traditional soup, and views of Morskie Oko.
- The Svaneti region in Georgia features dramatic mountain scenery, ancient towers, glacial pools, and abundant wildflowers.
- A section of the Kungsleden Trail in Swedish Lapland was a magical experience for a family, offering challenging walks, saunas, and reindeer sightings.
- Austria's Wildschönau valley provides family-friendly hikes with wildflower meadows and panoramic views accessible via cable cars.
- The Ruta del Cares in Spain's Picos de Europa is a canyon walk with tunnels and waterfalls, suitable for those with vertigo.
- The Black Forest in Germany offers hikes with viewpoints and waterfalls, with public transport included via the Konus card.
- Switzerland's Panoramaweg at Männlichen is a family-friendly hike with alpine playgrounds and views of the Eiger.
- The Algarve coast in Portugal offers a cliffside trail with hidden coves and dolphin sightings, best enjoyed at sunrise.
- The Ponale Path along Lake Garda in Italy provides spectacular cliffside views through old tunnels, past farmhouses and waterfalls.