Thrill and views: 5 cliffside hikes in Europe
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If you're an adventurous traveler, Europe has a number of cliffside trails that promise spectacular views and an adrenaline rush.
These trails allow you to explore the beauty of the continent while taking on a tough hike.
From coastlines to mountains, every trail has something unique to offer to those willing to wander off the roads.
Here are five stunning cliffside trails in Europe.
Amalfi Coast
The Path of the Gods, Italy
The Path of the Gods is a famous hiking trail on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
The trail spans a distance of roughly eight-kilometers and provides stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding cliffs.
Hikers will be greeted with a fusion of rocky terrain and lush vegetation as they walk through this beautiful path.
The trail can be accessed from Bomerano or Nocelle.
Lysefjord views
Preikestolen, Norway
Preikestolen, or Pulpit Rock, is perhaps Norway's most iconic natural attraction.
The four-hour round trip hike to the flat-topped cliff offers awe-inspiring views over Lysefjord from an impressive height of 604 meters.
The steep, well-marked path is easily manageable by most hikers of moderate fitness levels.
Thrilling walkway
El Caminito del Rey, Spain
El Caminito del Rey in Spain ensures an exhilarating experience along narrow walkways clinging to steep cliffs above the Guadalhorce River Gorge.
Once the most dangerous path in the world (in its dilapidated condition), it has been restored for safe public access since 2015.
Nearly eight kilometers round trip, this trail is a dream come true for both thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.
Colorful villages
Cinque Terre Coastal Trail, Italy
The Cinque Terre Coastal Trail links five beautiful villages along Italy's Ligurian coast: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
The entire stretch is about 12km long but can easily be divided into smaller segments between villages.
Hikers will be greeted by terraced vineyards, colorful cliff-hugging houses, and panoramic views of the sea, along the way.
Ancient monastery
Skellig Michael climb,Ireland
Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage Site off Ireland's southwest coast, features an ancient monastery over 1,000 years old.
The climb includes going up more than 600 stone steps chiseled into rocky cliffs rising up from sea level.
Those who do make the ascent are rewarded not just with history but also breathtaking oceanic views surrounding them at every turn of their climb.