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According to a user on the social media site Reddit, brave enough travelers can experience this unique route on foot without needing any means of transportation such as planes or boats.
The world's longest walking trail.
The total distance, as measured on the map, is 22,387 km, and the average walking time is 4,492 hours. This extraordinary journey would take approximately 187 days if walking non-stop, or 562 days if walking continuously for only 8 hours a day. Along the way, travelers will pass through six time zones, experience all four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), and visit 17 countries along with the following world-famous landmarks.
Table Mountain (South Africa)
Table Mountain in South Africa.
Nestled within Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain that forms a striking landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. Visitors can hike to the summit for 2-3 hours or opt for the cable car.
Not only does it attract visitors with its unique beauty, but Mount Ban also boasts a diverse ecosystem. Scientists and biodiversity conservation organizations consider it a natural museum, with the world's smallest plants and many endangered animal species concentrated in this area.
Visit the Safari Zoo (Botswana)
Safari zoos are home to rare animal species.
If traveling through Botswana, visitors shouldn't miss a safari tour for a chance to see some of Africa's famous wildlife up close. Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta are two of Botswanan's most popular national parks, teeming with elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and zebras. You can relax in luxurious wooden resorts after your first six weeks of hiking.
Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Victoria Tower is the world's largest waterfall.
Located on the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world's largest waterfall, with a width of 1,708 meters. Visitors can freely swim in the natural pools at the top of the falls. The journey from Gaborone in Botswana to Victoria Falls takes approximately 22 days of hiking, with a relatively easy route.
The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
The Giza Pyramid Complex.
It would be a shame for anyone undertaking the 22,388.7 km trek to miss exploring the last wonder of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops, is the largest and oldest pyramid in the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt. However, reaching this impressive wonder from Zambia would take an estimated 181 days (6 months) of walking.
Petra (Jordan)
The ancient city of Petra is nestled in a cliff in Jordan.
This is the relatively easy part of the record-breaking journey. By now, you've arrived in Jordan. Head south to explore the ancient city of Petra. This archaeological site is remarkably well-preserved and features the world-famous Al-Khazneh Temple (Treasury), an elaborately decorated structure carved directly into the sandstone. The tomb of the Nabatean king Aretas IV is also one of Jordan's most popular tourist attractions and may be known from works such as Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade, or The Adventures of Tintin. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Petra, it will only take you about two weeks to walk.
Lake Van (Türkiye)
Lake Van in Türkiye boasts picturesque roads that look like something out of a movie.
The next stop is the stunning natural beauty of Lake Van in Türkiye. With picturesque hiking trails around the lake and plenty of hotels to stay in, it's a perfect place to relax and freely explore its colorful history. From the Kingdom of Armenia to the Mongol conquest, Lake Van was once the center of some of the world's greatest empires. It would take you 5 weeks to travel from Jordan to get there.
Tbilisi (Georgia)
The city still retains some Soviet-era architecture.
The final stop for travelers before reaching Russia is Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. With its cobblestone streets and red-tiled roofs, this picturesque city nestles beneath Narikala, a 4th-century fortress.
Strolling around the city, visiting historic churches, Art Nouveau buildings, and Soviet-era neighborhoods are activities you shouldn't miss. The journey from Lake Van to here will take approximately 16 days.
Russia
Red Square in Russia.
Even after arriving in Russia, the journey to conquer the world's longest walking trail is far from over. Further northeast, temperatures drop, the landscape becomes increasingly barren, and villages offering rest stops become more remote. You will need at least 253 days (8 months) of travel time in Russia before reaching your final destination, Magadan.
