Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisra'el)

The Israel National Trail (Shvil Yisra'el) is a long-distance route spanning approximately 1,100km (680 miles) from Kibbutz Dan in the north to the Red Sea at Eilat. The trail traverses diverse ecological and historical zones, including the forested hills of the Galilee, the coastal plain, the Jerusalem highlands, and the extensive Negev and Arava deserts. Thru-hiking the full distance typically requires 40-50 days. The infrastructure utilizes ancient caravan roads, Roman routes, and significant desert wadi systems, providing a comprehensive transect of the region's topography and Mediterranean-to-arid climate transition.

The valley of glaciers. The Langtang Valley trek is one of Nepal's most accessible yet spectacular high-altitude journeys. Only a few hours' drive from Kathmandu, the trail ascends through a lush rhododendron and bamboo forest into a world of towering white peaks and massive glaciers. The trek centers on the resilience of the local Tamang people, who have rebuilt their villages after the 2015 earthquake. The journey culminates at Kyanjin Gompa (3,830m), a small mountain outpost surrounded by an amphitheater of 6,000m and 7,000m peaks, including Langtang Lirung.