The Republic of Dagestan has been included in the top seven Russia’s regions for hiking and trekking. The popularity of hiking (walks in nature for no more than one day) and trekking (walking along a difficult route, usually with overnight stays in tents) - increases with the beginning of spring and remains at its peak until deep autumn.

In recent years, Dagestan's tourist appeal for trekkers has grown thanks to the local landscape. Some of the most popular hiking trails are located on the slopes of the Sulak Gorge and around the village of Gunib. The top 7 regions for hiking also include Krasnoyarsk, Primorsky Krai, Altai, Karelia, Leningrad Oblast, and Buryatia.