Walking for health

The relevance of the topic of the article is explained by the fact that in the modern world it is very important to develop a habit of physical activity. The influence of tourism on the general emotional state of the human body, on improving physical and mental health is invaluable. The article reveals the features of one of the varieties of tourism, namely hiking, which is the most massive and accessible type, which, in turn, is divided into hiking, trekking and tourist all - around. In addition, the paper provides a brief historical outline, as well as the positive and negative aspects of this type of tourism. Among other things, the main stages of hiking are identified and disclosed: route selection, equipment preparation and group movement order. Hiking is not only an opportunity to be in harmony with nature, but also a direct health benefit.