Longest hiking trails

Longest hiking trails ranked by length.

Last updated . Source: Wikidata.

As of 2026-10-12, Trans Canada Trail tops the list with 24,000 km.

  1. #1 Trans Canada Trail — 24,000 km

    network of walking, hiking, cycling, and water trails across Canada

    The Trans Canada Trail is a cross-Canada system of greenways, waterways, and roadways that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans. The trail extends over 28,000 km (17,000 mi); it is the longest recreational, multi-use trail network in the world. The idea for the trail began in 1992, shortly after the Canada 125 celebrations. Since then it has been supported by donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and all levels of government. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  2. #2 Eastern Continental Trail — 8,690 km

    long-distance hiking trail in the United States And Canada

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  3. #3 King Charles III England Coast Path — 4,303 km

    hiking path in England

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  4. #4 International Mountain Trail of Friendship Eisenach–Budapest — 2,690 km

    Hiking trail in Europe

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  5. #5 Great Eastern Trail — 2,575 km

    long-distance hiking trail in the United States

    The Great Eastern Trail is a network of hiking trails forming a long-distance route in the eastern United States. North of Georgia, the route runs parallel to, and slightly to the west of, the Appalachian Trail. As of 2022, it is still under development and its current length is approximately 1,600 miles (2,600 km). Upon its completion the network is projected to be more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) in length. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  6. #6 National Blue Circle — 2,550 km source Wikidata
  7. #7 E6 European long distance path - section Sweden — 1,625 km

    part of E6

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  8. #8 E1 European long distance path - Sweden — 1,541 km source Wikidata
  9. #9 Skåneleden — 1,300 km

    walking path

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  10. #10 Heysen Trail — 1,200 km

    long-distance trail in South Australia

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