How many hiking trails are listed in Malta?

The directory currently includes 38 quality-checked routes in Malta, covering 383 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Malta?

Camino Maltés currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Gozo Coastal Walk and Victoria Lines Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Malta?

October to May is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Malta?

10 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Malta

38 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Malta. Together their route lines cover 383 km. The average route is 10.1 km with 192 m (630 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 383
Kilometres: 0
Regions: 0
National parks

The directory difficulty mix is 10 easy (26%), 24 moderate (63%) and 4 hard or expert (11%). 14 routes (37%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are coastal (2), mountain (2), pilgrimage route (1), wildlife watching (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 267 m (876 ft). The place-level planning field lists october to may as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Camino Maltés, Gozo Coastal Walk, Victoria Lines Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

5.9 km

Ħal Millieri

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

28 m

Ħal Millieri

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

2 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Camino Maltés	35.0 km	155 m	8 hr 8 min	Point to point
Gozo Coastal Walk	49.8 km	966 m	12 hr	Loop
Victoria Lines Trail	16.0 km	459 m	4 hr 4 min	Point to point
Watch Tower Walk	15.7 km	235 m	3 hr 38 min	Loop
Ħad-Dingli - Il-Fawwara - Wied iż-Żurrieq	12.6 km	524 m	3 hr 25 min	Point to point
Ħal Millieri	5.9 km	28 m	1 hr 16 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.