World’s Longest Walk
What a route you will say if you don’t know about the world’s longest walk stretching from Cape Town in South Africa to Magadan in Russia. And the credit for finding this exciting walk goes to a crazy Reddit user cbz3000. The user who goes by this name drew it up on Google Maps in 2019.
Crazy Facts About The World’s Longest Walk
• It covers a distance of 14,000 miles (22,387 km) but what is more exciting about the route is it is all about open roads and bridges requiring no flights or ferries.
• It crosses 16 countries – South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Egypt, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Georgia, and Russia.
• The journey will take 4,492 hours (187 days) of non-stop walking or 562 days with 8-hour walking a day.
• Also, the route connects some of the biggest attractions of the earth including Victoria Falls, the Pyramid of Gaza, and Petra.
You will start from South Africa and get excited about going past the Suez Canal in Egypt, reaching Turkey on foot, entering Central Asia through open roads, and crossing Siberia shivering with cold to end your journey in Russia.
14,000 miles is a long distance to cover on foot but the excitement of visiting attractions will keep you going. En route, you will meet people who speak different languages; you will see amazing cultures, and experience temperature variations.
Here’re some of the places you won’t want to miss visiting en route to your walk….
Table Mountain (South Africa)
Nestled amid the Table Mountain National Park, Table Mountain is a natural attraction and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The mountain got its name from its flat top which is approximately 2 miles (3 km) from side to side and edged by cliffs. The highest point of Table Mountain is 1086 m (3 563 feet) above sea level and there are 350 trails and 160 km of cycling tracks to reach the top. Or you take the cableway to reach the top and soak in the mesmerizing view of the surrounding areas.
Safari Tour (Botswana)
The diverse areas of wildlife habitat available in Botswana are hard to find anywhere in the world. In addition to the delta and desert, this country has grasslands and savannas as well. And here you have the pleasure of seeing the endangered African wild dog in its natural habitat. Similarly, Chobe National Park has the largest population of African elephants in the world. It is also home to about 350 species of birds. Also, you can visit specialized sanctuaries like Khama Rhino Sanctuary for rhinos and Makgadikgadi Sanctuary for flamingos.
Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Here you can take a lazy walk along the footpaths of the national park or walk down to the Knife Edge Bridge on the Zambia side. If you love adventure sports, you can take a dip in the Devil’s Pool and experience white water rafting on the Zambezi River. And if it isn’t enough, you can take a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls or try bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge.
Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to survive, visiting the Great Pyramid of Giza is an honor and you will certainly not want to miss this opportunity while traveling 14,000 miles. Built more than 1,200 years, this 481 feet tall pyramid challenges modern structures. You should know that it is a little bit shorter than the Washington Monument in the U.S.
Petra (Jordan)
Petra in Jordan is more than a historic city. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it was a flourishing center of trade and activities in the pages of history. And few people know that it is also called a “Rose City” because it looks red-pink under the slanting rays of the sun during sunrise and sunset. It is half-built, half-caved into the rock. Also, the mountains surrounding the city are riddled with passages and gorges.
Lake Van (Turkey)
It is the largest lake in Turkey and one of the world’s few endorheic lakes of size greater than 3,000 sq. km. While situated at 1,640 m (5,380 ft) above sea level in the freezing temperature, the lake remains unfrozen probably due to high salinity. Its vast size and clear water make it suitable for water sports, sailing, and inshore powerboat racing events. Chances are that you could even become a spectator to an event like Van Grant Prix and the Lake Van Festival.
Tbilisi (Georgia)
The capital and largest city of Georgia, Tbilisi is fast becoming an international tourist destination. It is an urban development but has many historical sites including the Narikala fortress, Anchiskhati Basilica which is the oldest surviving church, Sioni Cathedral, and the Church of Metekhi. But the thing you will enjoy most is the nightlife. Also, you can pay a visit to Tbilisi Old City. It will be your last stop before you reach your destination Magadan in Russia.
Magadan (Russia)
The Magadan stretch in Russia will make you walk more because the villages where you can stop and rest become scant and the temperature drops to freezing level. It is northeast Russia where you will experience severe cold. But nothing will stop you from reaching your destination as you have already walked a long way to complete the world’s longest walk.
Final Thoughts
It is a long walk across cities, regions, civilizations, countries, and continents. You will walk through woods, deserts, lush grounds, barren lands, villages, and metropolitan cities en route to Magadan. This walk will give you a unique flavor of different cultures, languages, religions, and history. You will learn different languages, sample exotic foods, and see different traditions. But so far no one has come forward to take the challenge.
Before you take the challenge, you need to get your passport work done, currencies collected, and book hotels wherever you can to make your journey smooth and hassle-free.
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