According to a user on the social networking site Reddit, brave enough travelers can experience this special road on their own two feet without needing any means of transportation such as planes or boats.
The longest walking path in the world.
The total distance mapped on the map is 22,387 km and the average walking time is 4,492 hours. This particular journey would take approximately 187 days if walking non-stop, or 562 days if walking only 8 hours a day. Along the way, visitors will pass through six time zones, all spring, summer, autumn and winter, 17 countries and the world-famous landmarks below.
Table Mountain (South Africa)
Table Mountain in South Africa.
Nestled in Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain that forms a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. Visitors can take a 2-3 hour hike to the top or opt for a cable car.
Not only attracting visitors by its strange beauty, Table Mountain also has a biodiversity system. Scientists and biodiversity conservation organizations consider this place as a natural museum with the world's smallest plants and endangered animals are mostly concentrated here.
Visit Safari Zoo (Botswana)
Safari Zoo is home to rare animals.
If you are traveling through Botswana, a safari is a must for you to see some of Africa’s famous wildlife. Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta are two of the most popular Botswanan National Parks, full of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos and zebras. You can stay in luxury lodges to unwind after the first 6 weeks of walking.
Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Victoria Tower is the largest waterfall in the world.
Located on the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the falls are the largest in the world, measuring 1,708m wide. Visitors can swim freely in the natural pools at the top of the falls. The journey from Gaborone in Botswana to Victoria Falls is a relatively easy 22-day hike.
Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
Giza Pyramid Complex.
It would be a shame for anyone to conquer the 22,3887 km journey on foot without exploring the last wonder of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Khufu Pyramid or the Cheops Pyramid, is the largest and oldest pyramid in the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt. However, to reach this impressive wonder from Zambia, it is expected to take you up to 181 days (6 months) on foot.
Petra (Jordan)
Petra ancient city in the cliffs of Jordan.
This is the relatively easy part of the record-breaking journey. You’ve now arrived in Jordan. Head south to explore the ancient city of Petra. This well-preserved archaeological site is home to the world-famous Al-Khazneh (Treasury) Temple, an ornate structure carved directly into the sandstone. The tomb of Nabatean King Aretas IV is also one of Jordan’s most popular tourist attractions and may be known from works like Indiana Jones, The Last Crusade and The Adventures of Tintin. From the Great Pyramids of Giza to Petra, it will only take you about 2 weeks to walk.
Lake Van (Türkiye)
Lake Van in Türkiye has picturesque roads.
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 the perfect place to relax and soak up some of the world’s colorful history. From the Armenian Kingdom to the Mongol conquest, Lake Van has been the center of some of the world’s largest empires. It takes 5 weeks to get here from Jordan.
Tbilisi (Georgia)
The city still has Soviet-era architecture left.
The last stop for tourists before heading to Russia is the Georgian capital Tbilisi. With its cobblestoned old town and red-tiled roofs, this picturesque city is nestled beneath Narikala, a 4th-century fortress.
Strolling around the city, visiting historic churches, art nouveau buildings and Soviet-era row houses is a must. The journey from Lake Van takes around 16 days.
Russia
Red Square in Russia.
Even though you have arrived in Russia, the journey to conquer the world's longest walking path is not over yet. Moving further northeast, the temperature drops, the landscape becomes more barren and the villages where you can stop to rest become more and more remote. You will have to spend at least 253 days (8 months) on the journey in Russia, before reaching the final destination of Magadan.
