Similar to the idea of sister cities or twin towns, different countries can create partnership over friendship trails. These alliances help raise mutual, international publicity and tourism, while also promote a culture that favors walking, hiking, and understanding worldwide.
Raknus Selu Trail & Jeju Olle Trail
Raknus Selu Trail is twinned with Route 15 of Jeju Olle Trail.
Jeju Olle Trail is a footpath that circles the whole Jeju island in South Korea. Route 15 is a woodsy and hilly path that leads to a sea port. The highlight of this section is the forest path of Geumsan Park, deep green and beautiful as if stepping into another dimension.
Raknus Selu Trail is best known for its history in forestry and logging. You can learn more about Raknus Selu Trail here, or visit Jeju Olle Trail’s website here.
Mountain to Sea National Greenway & Bruce Trail
The Tefuye section (MSTW 26) of Mountain to Sea National Greenway is paired with the Iroquoia Club section of Bruce Trail.
Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest footpath in Canada. The Iroquoia Club section begins by the ancient shoreline of Lake Iroquois, waterfalls of all sizes are abundant in this area. The trail passes through Crawford Lake Conservation Area, which contains a rare meromictic lake and a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian Village.
Tefuye Historical Trail used to be a hunting path used by the Tsou people, then the Japanese built railways for red cypress logging during their colonial rule. You can learn more about Tefuye here, or visit Bruce Trail’s website here.
Tamsui-Kavalan Trail & Miyagi Olle Trail
Four sections of the Tamsui-Kavalan Trail are friendship trails with Miyagi Olle Trail from Japan.
Miyagi Olle Trails is part of a reconstruction project of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami aftermath. Five trails are built to restore the destroyed landscape and revitalize local tourism. Now the trauma of natural disaster has been turned into scenic paths with views of the Pacific Ocean, visitors can meander through villages and enjoy nature right next to culture.
You can find out more about Tamsui-Kavalan Trail here, or Miyagi Olle Trail here.
Similar to the idea of sister cities or twin towns, different countries can create partnership over friendship trails. These alliances help raise mutual, international publicity and tourism, while also promote a culture that favors walking, hiking, and understanding worldwide.
Raknus Selu Trail & Jeju Olle Trail
Raknus Selu Trail is twinned with Route 15 of Jeju Olle Trail.
Jeju Olle Trail is a footpath that circles the whole Jeju island in South Korea. Route 15 is a woodsy and hilly path that leads to a sea port. The highlight of this section is the forest path of Geumsan Park, deep green and beautiful as if stepping into another dimension.
Raknus Selu Trail is best known for its history in forestry and logging. You can learn more about Raknus Selu Trail here, or visit Jeju Olle Trail’s website here.
Mountain to Sea National Greenway & Bruce Trail
The Tefuye section (MSTW 26) of Mountain to Sea National Greenway is paired with the Iroquoia Club section of Bruce Trail.
Bruce Trail is the oldest and longest footpath in Canada. The Iroquoia Club section begins by the ancient shoreline of Lake Iroquois, waterfalls of all sizes are abundant in this area. The trail passes through Crawford Lake Conservation Area, which contains a rare meromictic lake and a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian Village.
Tefuye Historical Trail used to be a hunting path used by the Tsou people, then the Japanese built railways for red cypress logging during their colonial rule. You can learn more about Tefuye here, or visit Bruce Trail’s website here.
Tamsui-Kavalan Trail & Miyagi Olle Trail
Four sections of the Tamsui-Kavalan Trail are friendship trails with Miyagi Olle Trail from Japan.
Miyagi Olle Trails is part of a reconstruction project of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami aftermath. Five trails are built to restore the destroyed landscape and revitalize local tourism. Now the trauma of natural disaster has been turned into scenic paths with views of the Pacific Ocean, visitors can meander through villages and enjoy nature right next to culture.
You can find out more about Tamsui-Kavalan Trail here, or Miyagi Olle Trail here.