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Find the hike that's right for you

  • 388 hikes
  • 52 viewpoints
  • 5 destinations
  • 1 hiker

Everything you need to choose, plan, and set off — freely accessible and 100% free : detailed guides, downloadable GPS tracks, interactive maps and ready-to-go itineraries.

Every route has been hiked personally, and every detail has been verified on the ground.

Destinations

Choose your adventure destination

Norway

102 hikes · 4 Top 5 · 2 tours

From the southern fjords to the Arctic peaks of Lofoten and Senja — the most comprehensive guide to hiking in Norway.

GuideMapTop 5

Iceland

61 hikes · 49 viewpoints · 4 Top 5 · 2 tours

Active volcanoes, lava fields, glaciers, and hot springs — to explore the Highlands and the rest of the island on foot.

GuideMapTop 5

Corsica

79 hikes · 6 Top 5 · 3 tours

High mountain peaks, natural pools, idyllic beaches, and the GR20 trails — from Cap Corse to Bonifacio.

GuideMapTop 5

Scotland

77 hikes · 4 Top 5 · 2 tours

Highland peaks, islands, lochs, and legendary castles — a wild and often deserted Scotland.

GuideMapTop 5

Dolomites

69 hikes · 4 Top 5

Vertical cliffs, legendary mountain huts, via ferrata — one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the Alps.

GuideMapTop 5

Hikes

Popular hikes and hidden gems

There are hikes that everyone does and hikes where you will be almost alone. I rate them in the same way, based on my own experience and that of other hikers. However, reaching a summit with a hundred people doesn't feel the same as reaching it with two.

Popular hikes

87 hikes, the busiest

Norway · Moskenesøya★★★★★ReinebringenEasy2 h 45 · 5 km · 480 m D+
Scotland · Isle of Skye★★★★★The Old Man of StorrEasy2 h · 4.3 km · 350 m D+

Hidden gems, away from the crowds

70 hikes rated at least 4.5/5, with few visitors

Iceland · Highlands★★★★★Bláhnúkur, Skalli and Grænihryggur CircuitVery hard9 h · 23.7 km · 1,500 m D+
Norway · Moskenesøya★★★★★HelveteHard5 h 30 · 9.6 km · 850 m D+
About

François, founder of Horizonrando

While planning my trips, I quickly realised a problem: the vast majority of websites recommend the same hikes — the ones whose photos flood social media. The result is overcrowded trails and hidden gems that remain overlooked.

Horizonrando takes a different path. Every year, I hike over 2 000 kilometres and complete around a hundred hikes per destination in order to compare routes and identify those that are truly worth the detour — from the must-see classics to the lesser-known trails.

Each guide is the result of real-world experience : GPS data collected on site, authentic photos, and an honest opinion on the difficulty and appeal of the route. No sheet is written without having walked the trail, and none are sponsored.

  • 30 years of hiking experience
  • 2 000 km hiked each year
  • 0 sponsored guide
A hiker standing at the summit of Klovane, gazing out at the turquoise waters of Lake Oldevatnet, surrounded by mountains and glaciers in the Olden region of Norway.
Your planning tools

A hiking site, not a travel blog

Much more than a travel journal: practical tools to help you plan, compare and set off on your hike with peace of mind.

Interactive mapsEach hike geolocated on a map, filterable by your criteria: difficulty, duration, popularity.
Thematic Top 5sPanoramic views, family-friendly, off the beaten path… my personal favorites, country by country.
Turnkey itinerariesComplete itineraries, from 7 to 14 days, available in several difficulty levels.
Detailed sheetsEverything you need to set off prepared: technical details, description, difficulty, GPS track, map, and photos.
On-the-ground photosThousands of photos to help you visualize each trail before you go.
Practical FAQsBest time of year, gear, access, budget — everything you need to know, destination by destination.
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A reliable guide thanks to your feedback

Check the FAQs for quick answers about planning your trip, gear, or using the site's tools. Country-specific questions are covered in a dedicated FAQ section, which you can access from each destination guide.

Contact me directly if you notice an error, if a trail has changed since my last visit, or if you would like to share your experience of a route. Your feedback from the field is invaluable — it helps to keep each guide up to date and reliable.

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