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- Djurdjura Massif — Lalla Khedidja & Tikjda ridges: High limestone ridges with sheer cliffs and deep gorges that give you an almost alpine hike within sight of the Mediterranean. Trails switch between rocky arêtes, cedar-clad hollows and panoramic belvederes (Tikjda’s viewpoints are famous), and in winter you’ll often be walking on snow — dramatic, exposed and very different from lowland North Africa.
- Chréa National Park: One of the few high cedar forests in Algeria, famous for shady trails, wildflowers in spring and a decent chance to see the local Barbary macaques. Close to Algiers, it’s an easy overnight or day-hike option where forest paths, cool springs and even a small ski area make for varied terrain and a surprising change of scenery.
- Babor Mountains (Djebel Babor): Quiet, biodiverse
- Djurdjura Massif — Lalla Khedidja & Tikjda ridges: High limestone ridges with sheer cliffs and deep gorges that give you an almost alpine hike within sight of the Mediterranean. Trails switch between rocky arêtes, cedar-clad hollows and panoramic belvederes (Tikjda’s viewpoints are famous), and in winter you’ll often be walking on snow — dramatic, exposed and very different from lowland North Africa.
- Chréa National Park: One of the few high cedar forests in Algeria, famous for shady trails, wildflowers in spring and a decent chance to see the local Barbary macaques. Close to Algiers, it’s an easy overnight or day-hike option where forest paths, cool springs and even a small ski area make for varied terrain and a surprising change of scenery.
- Babor Mountains (Djebel Babor): Quiet, biodiverse beech-and-oak forests with steep ridgelines and remote meadows — prime habitat for the dwindling Barbary macaque and lots of endemic plants. Hikes here feel off-the-beaten-track: you’ll pass shepherd tracks, scattered hamlets and find viewpoints that rarely have more than one or two other hikers.
- Aurès Mountains — Jebel Aurès & Mount Chelia: Rugged, sun-baked slopes, deep canyons and traditional Chaoui Berber villages make this a cultural as well as scenic trek. Routes climb past terraced farms and grazing flocks; expect warm hospitality, ancient stone villages perched on ridges, and a real sense of remoteness compared with the northern Tell Atlas.
- Belezma Massif: A mix of high plateaus, rocky summits and hidden valleys that bursts into color in spring with carpets of wildflowers and herbs. The trails are varied — from plateau walks with huge views to narrow gullies and caves — and you’ll often hike alongside shepherds and grazing herds, which keeps the landscape lively and grounded in daily mountain life.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.