The Best Hiking Trails in Malta

Valletta City Tour (Malta)

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near Floriana, Il-Furjana (Malta)

jojonana1111

Distance: 5.17mi
Elevation +: 794f
TrailRank: 62| 4.67

11 02 2020 Valletta, Malta This is walk 5 of a seven day Mediterranean cruise. There was some planning involved, and some places were left out. Also the walks were kept short due to a time limit for embarkation. ...

Great city walking tour!

Norbert Dr. Mészáros

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Xemxija Coast to Coast

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near Xemxija, San Pawl il-Baħar (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 6.83mi
Elevation +: 591f
TrailRank: 61| 4.33

Xemxija-Pwales-Mizieb-Manikata-Majjistral Nature Park includes the Pwales Valley, shrubs, curt ruts, caves with honey combed, oldest carob tree, water acquaduct, Ariel view of Golden Bay & Xemxija bay (E)

This trail led me to undiscovered places and I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of this part of Malta.

sloppymalta

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Ghajn Tuffieha - Gnejna - Ghajn Tuffieha

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near In-Naħħalija, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

mariaaxiak

Distance: 3.12mi
Elevation +: 650f
TrailRank: 59

Photo ofGhajn Tuffieha - Gnejna - Ghajn Tuffieha

Circular route with amazing views. Possibility to swim in several locations. Good grip trekking shoes required. Some steep climbing of clay slopes. Not for the faint at hearth!!! Not good for people who suffer from verti...

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Walk through the epochs of Malta.

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near In-Naħħalija, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

edwardnocker78

Distance: 10.74mi
Elevation +: 1240f
TrailRank: 55| 4.67

Photo ofWalk through the epochs of Malta.

Easy but long Walk. From Coast to Coast along WW2, Punic, Neolithic and Roman traces. Sometimes it is just a hole in the ground or a bunch of stones but i'm still excited to Imagine that People build there something seve...

Great track! Good scenery with many landmarks from the roman time and WWII

Rico Dekker

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Malta: Valletta, City Walk

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near Floriana, Il-Furjana (Malta)

LucT

Distance: 4.14mi
Elevation +: 387f
TrailRank: 54

We beginnen onze wandeling aan het busstation, nabij het grote rondpunt met de Triton Fontein. Door de City Gate betreden we het historische deel van Valletta. We wandelen even de zeer drukke, maar verkeersvrije winkels...

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Malta Golden Bay to Popeye village circular walk

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near In-Naħħalija, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

Alex Newton

Distance: 7.27mi
Elevation +: 932f
TrailRank: 53| 5.0

Photo ofMalta Golden Bay to Popeye village circular walk

This easy walk follows the coast line and provide awesome coastal views from Malta Cliffs. Have a sturdy shoes with descent sole thickness, better with ankle support, as terrain is a eroded sandstone, which while provide...

Great view, beautiful hike!

ugne_SUS

Great hike

iommiund

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Mellieha - Popeye Village - Ras Il Wahx

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near Biskra, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

AnetteVillad

Distance: 5.89mi
Elevation +: 630f
TrailRank: 53| 4.0

Photo ofMellieha - Popeye Village - Ras Il Wahx

We started at Mellieha Holiday Center but it's possible to park at Popeye Village. Nice scenery along the coast. Il-Majjistral natural reserve area.

It was a little bit difficult to follow because the network was week. Wonderful scenery! Good pictures.

thomasudobender

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Malta - Mgart / Gnejna

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near Imġarr, L-Imġarr (Malta)

Pubwalker

Distance: 8.54mi
Elevation +: 896f
TrailRank: 52

Varied route across open countryside, coastal and cliff routes and quiet lanes. Missed the route down to Gnejna beach from Ta’ Lippija Tower and had to cut across fields and over terraces. To avoid this detour, look for ...

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Majjistral

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near In-Naħħalija, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 4.08mi
Elevation +: 509f
TrailRank: 50| 4.67

Starting from in-Naħħalija in Golden Bay, walk NW along the gargle towards Ta Ciantar up to Ta Znuber Tower, down the steps to Rdum id-Delli bouldering along the rocky coastal part up to Rdum Majesa where we climb back u...

very enjoyable and little experience only need for this trip

csaba angyal

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Marfa Ridge

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near Għajn Żejtuna, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

Niggy

Distance: 8.94mi
Elevation +: 1647f
TrailRank: 47| 5.0

Good coastal walk across some rough terrain. Long drag along road at the end so better to park half way along to split between start and finish.

Bonita circular a toda la isla.

La Alpino

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Wied Qirda

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near Tal-Ħlas, Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 4.26mi
Elevation +: 361f
TrailRank: 44

Zebbbug Parish Church, Wied Qirda, Milorda memorial, Ghar Hanzir, Wied Hanzir, Tao-Ghaqba, Zebbug Parish Church. Note: the first kilometer is not recorded. Start from the Parish Church & follow the return track to arrive...

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Round Malta Challenge Walk 2021

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near Tal-Bajjada, Is-Siġġiewi (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 79.79mi
Elevation +: 5833f
TrailRank: 44

Round Malta non stop Challenge walk organized by Trail Makers; 36 continuous hours. 64 competitors started race, 10 competitors finished the challenge walk.

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Dingli Cliffs to Hagar Qim

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near Tal-Veċċa, Ħad-Dingli (Malta)

baran kayhan 1

Distance: 6.70mi
Elevation +: 791f
TrailRank: 43| 4.56

Fun and tiring but awesome untouched views!!!!!!! Follow the red dots starting halfway. You have walk through some farmers’ fields when you start going south. There is a tower built in the 17c. Against the Turks. I climb...

We did the hike in reverse and it was fun to try to find a way down from the archeological site! 😃 A quick snack while ...

ugne_SUS

Great hike and views, a bit steep to climb up or down near the costal tower though so be prepared or climb sooner than s...

benida

Good walk from Dingli Cliff. A bit of road but not an issue, lovely scenery around.

MARIE TOULEMONDE

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Hagar Qim & Temples and Blue Grotto Malta

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near Tal-Bajjada, Is-Siġġiewi (Malta)

pud353

Distance: 7.48mi
Elevation +: 804f
TrailRank: 43

Photo ofHagar Qim & Temples and Blue Grotto Malta

This is an excellent walk which includes a nature trail through a Quarry, prehistoric temples, fantastic caves and rock formations in the blue grotto, old fortified farm houses and a derelict airfield. Reasonably easy go...

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Red and white towers Il-mellieha, Malta.

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near Il-Kamp tal-Mellieħa, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

pud353

Distance: 8.95mi
Elevation +: 659f
TrailRank: 43| 3.67

Photo ofRed and white towers Il-mellieha, Malta.

This is a good walking day out visiting the Red and White St John Knights Hospitaller towers. The Red Tower is open to the public but the white tower is under restoration. There are some very nice beaches along the way w...

We did this trail a few days before New Years 2018. Started clockwise from Mellieha. First third is ok but mainly scrubb...

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Xemxija Heritage Trail & Golden Bay Malta

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near Xemxija, San Pawl il-Baħar (Malta)

pud353

Distance: 7.13mi
Elevation +: 610f
TrailRank: 43

Photo ofXemxija Heritage Trail & Golden Bay Malta

The Xemxija Heritage Trial is a fascinating random collection of ancient Roman and prehistoric caves, graves, Baths, beehives, "cart tracks" etc. spread over quite a large area. This is worth visiting in its self. Golden...

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Xaghra-Nadur-Ramla Loop

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near Xagħra, Ix-Xagħra (Malta)

dmwatson

Distance: 9.92mi
Elevation +: 925f
TrailRank: 42

First quarter was along some main roads when there was probably some nice back roads instead. Nadur to Ramla section is very quiet and tranquil. After Ramla bay we attempted to follow small trails along the coast but as ...

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Blue Grot to Gnejna beach

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near Ħal-Lew, Iż-Żurrieq (Malta)

BrianR

Distance: 20.40mi
Elevation +: 1719f
TrailRank: 42

Here is a walk on the South of the Island, from East to West. The coast is amazing. I highly recommend anyone to go experience it. Though, my hike was maybe a bit long for one day. It could definitely be split in tw...

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3 ways up in-Nuffara

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near Tal-Barmil, Ix-Xagħra (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 7.19mi
Elevation +: 915f
TrailRank: 41

Triq tar-Ramla, up Nuffara from east side, down from north side, round Nuffara hill, up Nuffara race course side, round top edge, down to Wied Xhajma, up to east flank of Nuffara, Dahla tal-Ghajjun, Srug

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[Malta (GOZO)]: Ramla Beach - Tal-Mixta Cave - Malsarforn

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near Ta’ Sardina, In-Nadur (Malta)

victor_61

Distance: 4.21mi
Elevation +: 640f
TrailRank: 40

Photo of[Malta (GOZO)]: Ramla Beach - Tal-Mixta Cave - Malsarforn

[ENGLISH] This is a route that runs along a small part of the north coast of Gozo. It starts at Ramla beach and the aim is to climb up to the Tal-Mixta cave which is visible from the beach. As we had one night's accom...

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Tal-Virtu, Rabat to Mellieħa track through Ghajn Tuffieha

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near Ġnien il-Kbir, Ir-Rabat (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 12.57mi
Elevation +: 1171f
TrailRank: 40

Photo ofTal-Virtu, Rabat to Mellieħa track through Ghajn Tuffieha

XirCamini Camino Mariae Melitensis Day 2: starting from tal-Virtu in Rabat to the Grotto of Lunzjata, past the area of Gnien is-Sultana to Wied l-Qlejja, Madonna ta’ Ittria, Bingemma lines, Kuncizzjoni chapel (and lines)...

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Mġarr - Xlendi

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near Mġarr, Għajnsielem (Malta)

Grueni74

Distance: 8.10mi
Elevation +: 594f
TrailRank: 40| 5.0

13 km walk with spectacular views of the Gozo coast. The trail begins right at the ferry harbour of Mgarr, takes you along the water's edge and then up to the top of the cliffs. The end of the tour is in Xlendi Bay, wher...

Espectacular ruta costara sin dificultad!

Anja Reinhardt

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Popeye - Marfa - Paradise - Armier Loop

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near Is-Sellum, Il-Mellieħa (Malta)

quinn.ossy

Distance: 11.67mi
Elevation +: 899f
TrailRank: 40

Photo ofPopeye - Marfa - Paradise - Armier Loop

Nice steady loop around the north coast. Great views of south Gozo and Comino. Ample opportunity to explore off this trail and make a few detours. NOTE: the day we did the trail there was a lot of heavy excavation around...

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Vittoriosa to tal-Virtu in Rabat through Zejtun, Zurrieq, Siggiewi and Zebbug

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near Vittoriosa, Il-Birgu (Malta)

Ramble Ramble

Distance: 18.92mi
Elevation +: 1188f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofVittoriosa to tal-Virtu in Rabat through Zejtun, Zurrieq, Siggiewi and Zebbug

XirCamini Camino Mariae Melitensis Day 2 tracking: starting from Fort St Angelo through Birgu, Notredame Gate, Hompesch Gate, Knisja tal Madonna tal Hniena in Zejtun past San Klement, Ghaxaq, Bir Miftuh, airport perimete...

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