Trail Locations
Alta Via 1 is a trail in the Dolomites that stretches about 120 km and is known for its cozy “refugios” serving wine and pasta.
Where is it?
Italy
The Triglav Traverse is called “one of Europe’s best-kept secrets” and rivals the Dolomites but without the crowds.
Where is it?
Slovenia
On Portugal’s Rota Vicentina, hikers walk along paths with views of this ocean.
What is it called?
The Atlantic Ocean
This Spanish hike in the Picos de Europa clings to steep gorge walls and is about 13 miles or 24 km long.
the Ruta del Cares
I ___ to Spain last summer.
a) go
b) went
c) was going
B) went
At 154 km, the West Highland Way trail takes hikers from just Glasgow to Fort William through Highlands scenery.
Where is it?
Scotland
In the Kungsleden trail, hikers can sleep in huts or wild camp under the midnight sun, but must time their visit to avoid mosquitoes.
Where is it?
Sweden
On the Kungsleden in Sweden, hikers might see these northern animals popular for Christmas.
What are they called?
Reindeer
Located in Crete, this gorge is described as Europe’s longest and can be extended into a multi-day trek into the White Mountains.
Samaria Gorge
If it ___ tomorrow, we will stay at home.
a) rains
b) rained
c) is raining
A) rains
An alternative to the GR20, this island trail runs coast-to-coast through forests and ancient villages.
Where is it?
Corsica (France)
The Via Dinarica spans about 60 miles and offers rugged limestone peaks and shepherd villages “frozen in time.”
Where is it?
Bosnia
On the West Highland Way, hikers can see lochs, moors, and sometimes these — Scotland’s bars.
How do you call them?
Pubs
This Estonian national park is known for bogs, boardwalks, pine forests, and even canoeing during its “fifth season” floods.
Soomaa National Park
She has lived in this city ___ three years.
Laugavegur Trail is famous for colorful mountains, hot springs, and unpredictable weather.
Where is it?
Iceland
On the Trolltunga trail, hikers get many views of fjords.
Where is it?
Norway
On Italy’s Alta Via 1, hikers pass through man-made tunnels.
What war are they from?
World War 1
Running along sea cliffs, dunes, and surf towns on Portugal’s southwest coast, this trail takes 4–5 days and follows fishermen’s paths.
the Rota Vicentina
This book is (interesting) ___ than the movie.
more interesting
This mountain trail takes 7 days to finish and crosses between TWO countries.
What are they?
Switzerland and France
The Făgăraș Mountains are known as the “secret Alps” of Eastern Europe and are part of the Carpathian mountains.
Where are they?
Romania
On the Kungsleden in Sweden, hikers can experience daylight for 24 hours in the summer.
What do you call this?
Midnight Sun
Ending at the Mediterranean, this Corsican trek passes farms, forests, and fields through the island’s center.
the Mare e Mare Nord
I’m not sure where Tom is. He ___ be at the library.
a) must
b) might
c) can’t
B) might