Best Long Distance Hiking in Asia

The Israel National Trail stretches through the entire country of Israel - from the northern border with Lebanon, and down to the southernmost city of Eilat. The trail is famous worldwide for its combination of ancient biblical landscapes, as well as traversing through modern Israeli features.

The Lycian Way is a long distance route that follows the coast of ancient Lycia in present-day southwestern Turkey. It zig-zags along the coastline and the nearby mountains in the region, as it passes through numerous villages with historical and cultural significance. These features, combined with the abundant natural beauty, make this trail well-known around the world.

The Tokai Nature Trail (Tokai Shizen Hodo) is a long distance walking route that travels from Tokyo to Osaka. It crosses paths with a diverse range of terrain types as well as cultural sites, like historical temples and castles. It is well known within Japan for shorter day hikes, but is slowly becoming more popular among adventurous foreigners looking for a unique thru-hike.