8. Sweden Kungsleden
Kusleiden, also known as The King's Trail, is a hiking trail in northern Sweden that is about 443 km (275 mi) long.
Stretching from Abisko in the north along the Scandinavian Mountains to Hemavan in the south, it is the most famous hiking trail in the world. The route passes four national parks and nature reserves, with towering peaks, vast wilderness, lush woods and hidden glaciers, and powerful rivers. In winter, the hiking trail becomes an excellent ski resort.
The Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, near the southern end of the trail, is the largest nature reserve in Europe.
It takes a month or more to walk the entire trail, and people usually spend a week choosing a section of the trail. It is recommended to walk from north to south, all the way to the warm sunshine can be a good experience, especially when carrying heavy equipment.
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9. Castelluccio Valley, Italy
Castellucio in the Umbria region is located in the Apennines in central Italy. The town is in full bloom from late May to early July, and nature paints the otherwise drab grey-coloured valley with beautiful colors. The scenery varies from year to year depending on the weather or rainfall. The small village today has about 5 permanent residents.
A beautiful view of flowers blooming in the Castellucio valley in Italy.