HIKING

Here are some fun facts:

The first "hike" recorded in history was undertaken by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 125 AD when he hiked to Sicily's Mount Etna.
The Great Trail in Canada is currently the longest hiking trail in the world and is measured at 23,998 kilometers of trails. The entire country of Canada is less than 4828 kilometers coast to coast, which should put the length of this trail into perspective.
The Inca Trail has been one of the most famous and most popular hiking routes in the world for many years. It leads to the mysterious and ancient site of Machu Picchu, a 15th century Inca citadel ruin.

Hiking is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century. Religious pilgrimages have existed much longer but they involve walking long distances for a spiritual purpose associated with specific religions.

📖 Read on Wikipedia
🌍 Read on the European Ramblers Association