Majestic mountain passes you need to tread

Goechala Pass, India - Set within Kanchenjunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Goechala Pass sits at an elevation of 4,940 m (16,207 ft).

Tizi n'Tichka, Morocco - Tizi n'Tichka in Morocco's High Atlas serves as a gateway to some of North Africa's most rewarding trekking.

Thorong La, Nepal - Hiking Thorong La is to cross the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit trek and, indeed, traverse the highest walkable mountain pass in the world, an elevation of 5,416 m.

Kang La Pass, Nepal - Wilderness trekking at its most extreme is what makes hiking the Kang La Pass so compelling. At 5,320 m (17,454 ft), the pass is among the highest on the planet.

Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland - Kleine Scheidegg in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region is a mountain pass situated below and between the Eiger and Lauberhorn peaks.

Cho La Pass, Nepal - Cho La Pass is one of the most iconic passes to trek while visiting Sagarmatha National Park in the Himalayas of Nepal.

Gardena Pass, Italy - This high mountain pass in the Dolomites set at an elevation of 2,123m features several excellent hiking trail options that take in the stunning Sella Group mountain range.

Col de la Croix de Fer, France - The Col de la Croix de Fer in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France is a relatively easy trekking option for seasoned hikers.

Waiau Pass, New Zealand - Waiau Pass on South Island is an alpine crossing that tests experienced hikers trekking through Nelson Lakes National Park.

Quiraing Pass, Scotland - Hiking the Quiraing loop, a moderately challenging route, will bring you up close and personal with some of the most spectacular landscapes in Scotland.

Indrahar Pass, India - Following the easy-to -moderate Indrahar Pass in Himachal Pradesh takes you through the enchanting landscape of the Indian Himalaya region.

Pen-y-Pass, Wales - One of the best-known mountain passes in Wales, Pen-y-Pass in Gwynedd is a favored location from which to ascend Snowdon, the highest mountain in the country.

Timmelsjoch, Austria-Italy - The highest mountain pass crossing the Eastern Alps rewards hikers with glorious views of the Ötztal range.