Rail trails are former railway lines that have been converted to paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Most are multiuse trails offering at least pedestrians and cyclists recreational access and right-of-way to the routes. Rail trails around the world longer than 0.1 miles (160 metres) include the following.

Asia

Israel

South Korea

Taiwan

Europe

Austria

A more complete reference can be found at www.bahntrassenradeln.de.

Lower Austria

Upper Austria

Salzburg

Styria

Belgium

Czech Republic

Denmark

Finland

France

France has rail trails with a total length of 6800 km (as at September 2024). More projects are being planned or under construction. These are some of rail trails in France :

Germany

Germany has 613 rail trails with a total length of 4400 km (as at September 2013). 80 more projects are being planned or under construction. These are some of the longest rail trails in Germany:

Hungary

Ireland

In planning/under construction

Isle of Man

Luxembourg

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

United Kingdom

England

Northern Ireland

Scotland

Wales

Jersey

In planning/under construction

North America

Bermuda

Canada

Mexico

United States

Oceania

Australia

Rails trails of significant length in Australia include:

New Zealand

Pipeline trails

Trails similar to rail trails can follow other infrastructure, such as water pipelines.

Canal trails