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High-altitude trails, alpine wildlife, and glacier parks.
9 destinations in this category.
Switzerland
Switzerland's only national park protects 170 km² of untouched alpine wilderness in the Engadin valley. Trails are strictly regulated and dogs are prohibited to preserve undisturbed wildlife habitat.
Iceland
Europe's largest national park encompasses glaciers, volcanic landscapes, and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Ranger-guided ice cave access follows strict seasonal safety protocols.
Switzerland
Car-free villages of Wengen and Mürren anchor sustainable alpine tourism beneath the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch protects surrounding glaciers.
Chile
Patagonian wilderness of granite spires, turquoise lakes, and guanaco grasslands. The W Trek requires advance booking and all waste must be carried out by visitors.
Italy
Pale limestone spires and alpine meadows of northern Italy — a UNESCO World Heritage landscape managed through a network of nature parks with strict trail and refugio regulations.
Malaysia
UNESCO-listed park on Borneo rising from tropical lowland forest to alpine summit zones. Summit permits are capped daily and all climbers must use licensed guides.
United States
One of the world's most dramatic erosional landscapes — layered Colorado Plateau geology, desert rim ecosystems, and Colorado River corridors managed by the National Park Service with shuttle-first access at busy viewpoints.
United Kingdom
England's largest national park combines glacial lakes, heather fells, and pastoral valleys — a UNESCO Cultural Landscape shaped by hill farming and conservation access rights.
Nepal
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Mount Everest and surrounding Himalayan peaks. Strict permit caps, waste management, and Sherpa community partnerships govern all trekking access.