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Some scenic routes pose great challenges to the hiker, finally rewarding their hard work with amazing views.

Ubud, Indonesia - © R. Ian Lloyd / Masterfile

Taking up a big chunk of its small island, this 16th-century fortress is a nice place to visit…

Château d'If, France - © gurgenb / Adobe Stock

While it's no tropical paradise, this country is in the running for site of the world's best waterfalls.

Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland - © Maridav / Adobe Stock

With its abundance of craggy and magnificent landscapes, mild weather, and amazing coastline…

Tenerife, Canary Islands - © Marco Bottigelli / Moment / Getty Images

If this scene reminds you of a fine painting, it may be because this region has inspired artists for ages.

Lake District National Park, England - © Cavan Images / Offset

Whether its photographed from the top, middle, or far down the rocky canyon at its base…

Ouzoud, Morocco - © Szymon Barylski / Shutterstock

The towering rock formations get a lot of attention, and rightly so, but really all of the sights here…

Victoria, Australia - © Christopher Meder / Shutterstock

Atop a natural limestone bridge are a series of stepped pools that are set like turquoise jewels.

Semuc Champey, Guatemala - © Aaron Morgan / 500px / Getty Images

It may be fierce in the wild, but with its sweet face and fuzzy coat, this critter is definitely a cutie.

Southern tamandua - © Westend61 GmbH / Fotofeeling / Alamy Stock Photo

When so much scenic beauty is concentrated in one area of the world, it's almost unbelievable.

Railay, Thailand - © Noppasin Wongchum / Alamy Stock Photo

Sure, art trends come and go, and some artists get labeled old-fashioned when a new vision takes over...

Painting by Albert Bierstadt - © The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With its rainforests, cliffs, and waterfalls, a glimpse of this island's interior is breathtaking enough.

Chamarel, Mauritius - © Peter Langer / Design Pics

It's hard to beat a scenic viewpoint that comes complete with remarkable ancient ruins, but…

Carthage, Tunisia - © Romas_Photo / Shutterstock

While this deep blue lake and that snow-clad mountain would both look fantastic on their own…

Los Lagos Region, Chile - © Henner Damke / Shutterstock

One of the world’s great nature parks includes this dramatic headland, as well as mountains, beaches, and…

Cape Peninsula, South Africa - © Robert Harding World Imagery / Offset

Billions of years in the future this galactic neighbor is going to pay us a dramatic visit, but for now…

Andromeda galaxy - © ESA / Herschel / PACS / SPIRE / J.Fritz, U.Gent / XMM-Newton / EPIC / W. Pietsch, MPE / NASA

Although these images should please just about anyone who enjoys looking at great landscape shots…

Corsica, France - © Riccardo Spila/SIME / SOPA Collection / Offset

This isn't the biggest island in this national lakeshore, but it's likely the most visited.

Devils Island, Wisconsin - © Gottography / Shutterstock

What is it about colossal bridges that make them such compelling photography subjects?

New York City - © quietbits / Shutterstock

Quick question—what's the first country that comes to mind when you think of windmills?

Halnaker Hill, England - © onoky / Adobe Stock