The Best Hiking Trails in Araucanía (Chile)

PN Huerquehue - Los Lagos

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Otavio Neto

Distance

12.34mi

Elevation +

3061f

TrailRank

69| 4.67

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Pode-se chegar ao parque de ônibus (poucos horários, partindo de Pucón) ou por transfer pelas agências na cidade (melhor opção, pois o último ônibus retorna às 17h). O Caminhos dos Lagos pode ser feito em 1 dia (mas n...

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El Cani Nature Sanctuary

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TaviMark

Distance

11.67mi

Elevation +

3927f

TrailRank

50

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Someone else has posted the trail to the Mirador viewpoint, but for the English speakers, I thought I’d add some colour commentary. It took us over 4 hours up, 3+ down with a lunch break. It is very steep at the botto...

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Volcan Lanin - 2-day summit walk - 3776m

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Upsidown Earth

Distance

13.96mi

Elevation +

6969f

TrailRank

49

We hiked to the summit of Volcan Lanin in March 2015 by ourselves. This is not a walk for beginner but it is relatively affordable for used hikers and a good way to reach a 3500+ summit. A lot of people choose to get ...

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Pucón - Volcano VIllarica

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Patrik Eriksson

Distance

4.69mi

Elevation +

3136f

TrailRank

39

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This hike need a guide unless you are certified mountain guide yourself. Best starting point is Pucón where you have a few companies arranging the hikes to the top of the active volcano Villarica. In good weather conditi...

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Sendero el Peuco Viejo

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nojelc

Distance

8.26mi

Elevation +

2329f

TrailRank

37

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Lovely trail through woodland and up to open areas on the flank if the volcano. Great choice to escape the crowds on other busy trails in the area. We had it to ourselves. Good gravel road to where this trail starts. ...

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Villarrica Traverse

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Alex Chile

Distance

50.01mi

Elevation +

9564f

TrailRank

36| 4.67

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It can be easily done in 2 days, but we decided to spend one more night on the trail, close to the finish. 5-7.12.2021

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Bajada San Sebastián

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nicolasmoensdehase

Distance

4.52mi

Elevation +

98f

TrailRank

35

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Good trail with some rocks at the end to add some fun. No water on the trail, so bring enough. Entrance fee (2018) 3000$ chileans and residents and 5000$ non residents

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Conguillio Park - Sierra Nevada

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TaviMark

Distance

6.51mi

Elevation +

1755f

TrailRank

35

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Well marked trail. Fairly easy and not too steep. Good paths. Did not go all the way to the end of the marked trail. Lovely day. Spectacular scenery. The drive is a little hair raising, but the destination was worth i...

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El Colordito trail

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TaviMark

Distance

4.04mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

34

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A walk in a National Park along the front side of the volcano. It’s a little hard walking in the sand. We followed the marked trail for a while, then cut across to the ski lodge, and back down the road. Spectacular sc...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 237 : Bivouac mountain - Puesto of a farmer

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ÁNIMO

Distance

12.78mi

Elevation +

4291f

TrailRank

33

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 07 (GPT 07) This was the second to last day of the GPT trail. Elliot jumped a small river and injured himself right at the end of the day on th...

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Above Icalma

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TaviMark

Distance

4.26mi

Elevation +

712f

TrailRank

32

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A nice walk to a look out above Icalma. We parked at the border/douane check point and walked in. You can park closer if you wish. Very nice walk and a spectacular view of Icalma

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Estero El Carmelito

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KStf

Distance

3.84mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

32

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Nice walk up the dry creek following the road to the volcano. Some tricky points but nothing technical, if the drop looks too high to be easily climbed look for a bypass road. You will have to cross one simple wire fence...

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Senderos los Crateras

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z133pb1

Distance

6.76mi

Elevation +

1480f

TrailRank

32

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Fantastic hike! Amazing scenery not too difficult and shaded in the wooded area which helps. Look both to the volcano and opposite direction as the views are stunning both ways!!! See for miles. Well worth it. We parked ...

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Santuario el Cañi

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rushercl

Distance

8.60mi

Elevation +

2936f

TrailRank

31

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Beautiful and pacific landscapes, was really amazing have met Santuario el Cañi. As a recommendation you have bring water and have good physical condition ( it doesn’t necessary be an attlethic person, but it helpful), t...

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Villarrica Traverse (Chile)

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Ricardo Feres

Distance

48.22mi

Elevation +

10007f

TrailRank

31| 5.0

Text and photos about this hike in the book The Most Beautiful Trails of Patagonia.: https://ricardoferes.com/trilhas-patagonia-en/ Texto e fotos sobre esse trekking no livro As Mais Belas Trilhas da Patagônia: https:...

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Parque Huerquehue - Sendero Los Lagos

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Juan Pablo Valenzuela Chelen (Jotapez)

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Distance

8.73mi

Elevation +

3415f

TrailRank

99| 5.0

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El Parque Parque Nacional Huerquehue, ubicado al lado del pueblo de Caburgua, es uno de los menos conocidos santuarios naturales de la Región de la Araucanía, con senderos que recorren extensos km, transitando bosques y ...

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Sendero Mirador Volcan Quinquilil (Completo, desde inicio sendero a cumbre a inicio sendero)

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Juan Pablo Valenzuela Chelen (Jotapez)

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Distance

9.03mi

Elevation +

3048f

TrailRank

99| 5.0

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Ruta que va al mirador del volcán Quinquilil (Colmillo del Diablo), que corresponde a un tramo del Villarrica Traverse, y que transcurre por predios privados a través de un camino rural, por una huella dentro de bosques ...

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Laguna Las Avutardas y Cascadas

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Rvandermolen

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Distance

16.25mi

Elevation +

3527f

TrailRank

98| 4.75

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Trekking hecho con los amigos de Curanderos de la Montaña que forma parte del Villarrica Traverse de una exigencia normal a mediana para hacer por el día. Los primeros 2,5 km. son medianamente planos, salvo una subida q...

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Parque Nacional Conguillio, Mirador Sierra Nevada

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marcomora

Distance

7.91mi

Elevation +

2051f

TrailRank

97| 5.0

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Caminata al Mirador Sierra Nevada en el Parque Nacional Conguillio. En toda la extension del sendero, se observan bellísimas vistas del Lago Conguillio y del volcán Llaima. En el mirador se ve la vista ícono del parqu...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 179 : Liucura - Bivouac Laguna Icalma

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ÁNIMO

Distance

16.50mi

Elevation +

965f

TrailRank

27

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 08 (GPT 08) We have done the Greater Patagonian Trail From section 08 to 17 and then from 01 to 08. We were off season half of the trail (08 to...

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The 10K Walk / Stage 181 : Bivouac mountain - Puesto Conaf Sollipulli

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ÁNIMO

Distance

16.10mi

Elevation +

2822f

TrailRank

27

All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 08 (GPT 08) Made difficult because of the snow (off season) and we had no proper equipment.

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El Cani

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z133pb1

Distance

10.43mi

Elevation +

3819f

TrailRank

27

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Yes it’s tough, it is steep for the majority. BUT!!! It’s a beautiful location and the views at the top are well worth it!! The guide at the entry was excellent giving you a map and a comprehensive description. Do it!!

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The 10K Walk / Stage 182 : Puesto Conaf Sollipulli - Reigolil

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ÁNIMO

Distance

19.27mi

Elevation +

1791f

TrailRank

27

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Greater Patagonian Trail / section 08 (GPT 08). Still a lot of snow

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Sendero Los Lagos

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Edsesteves

Distance

9.79mi

Elevation +

2904f

TrailRank

92| 4.67

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Trilha no Parque Huerquehue, perto de Pucón, Chile. Há serviço regular de ônibus para a entrada do parque, e começo da trilha. A trilha se dá primeiramente por uma estrada de terra, passando por uma área de camping e ...

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Santuario Cañi (Completo: estacionamiento-refugio-lagunas-cumbre-refugio-estacionamiento).

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Juan Pablo Valenzuela Chelen (Jotapez)

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Distance

9.06mi

Elevation +

3802f

TrailRank

92| 5.0

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Hermosa ruta de trekking, con condiciones invernales, que a estas alturas, es uno de los cerros icónicos de la novena región sur. Esta reserva, está administrada por una ONG, que se encarga de mantener los senderos y en...

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