The Best Trails in Antioquia (Colombia)

Villa Bernarda - Paso del Toro - El Retiro

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FunkyPajamas

Distance

10.33mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

37

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Life's too short for shortcuts. I had already visited the Paso del Toro waterfall a while back, but only as a day hike starting from El Retiro's park. It's a short hike which can be completed in 4-6 hours, so this tim...

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La Milagrosa- Mirador la Paloma- Santa Elena

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bkmccart

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Distance

3.86mi

Elevation +

2782f

TrailRank

37

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This trail takes you up a steep ridge through cool, forested land from barrio la milagrosa over the tunnel. Part of this is bike trail and some is only accessible only by foot. After 2-3 hours uphill and beautiful views ...

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Jardin Cueva Esplendor

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Werneru17

Distance

6.65mi

Elevation +

1276f

TrailRank

37

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We took the tour booked in the office in Jardin. The first part of the way was from their jeep to the entrance to the cave. After that we walked back to Jardin. The stop is Trucheria La Argelia where we had a delicious ...

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Parque Arvi

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Black6

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

443f

TrailRank

36

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Great hike. Never did get to the end of the trail walks. Beautiful waterfall. Places to eat along the way. Lots of picnic tables. We may do a guided tour next time. Parque starts at the end of the MetroCable - Arvi Stati...

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Copacabana to Parque Arvi

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bkmccart

Distance

7.95mi

Elevation +

4226f

TrailRank

36

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13 k For us 5 active hours, mostly uphill 1. Take metro to nuqui 2. Catch the bus from muelle 1 to “parque” and it will leave you 2 blocks from the park of copacabana 3. The first part of this trail brings you through ...

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San Cristóbal-Piedra Galán- Belen Aguas Frías

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bkmccart

Distance

10.19mi

Elevation +

3150f

TrailRank

35

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This hike starts in the main plaza of San Cristobal and follows a paved uphill trail to the Acuarela water station. From there you follow beautiful trails (some very steep along a barbed wire fence) to Piedra Galán. Cont...

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Jericó - Los Cherros

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Artours

Distance

10.08mi

Elevation +

1867f

TrailRank

34

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Walk to an amazing waterfall in the middle of a coffee plantation. It is rated difficult just because the last path trough the plantation to reach the waterfall. 50° inclination with sandy and really slippery ground. The...

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Back door to Parque Arvi

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Jonathon Raby

Distance

6.43mi

Elevation +

2582f

TrailRank

33

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Really great trail. A bit over half is stone path or pavement. But the rest is a bit challenging yet fun. Had to shoo some cows out of the way.

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La Catedral - Downhill

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davidpetroff

Distance

3.06mi

Elevation +

466f

TrailRank

33

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Downhill this trail is really hard. Uphill, you better be an Olympian. You’ll go down steep hills (some aided by ropes), through thick foliage, slide down slippery pine straw, eventually hike in and along the stream as t...

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Jericó - Nubes - Villa Rocio

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Artours

Distance

14.40mi

Elevation +

3593f

TrailRank

33

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NO MACHETE NO PARTY! Don't do it! The trail is OK until Nubes and Nebla..After that it gets you definitely need a machete to get trough the shortcut and at the really end to get down to the river and Villa Rocio. Part ...

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La Tribuna

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mdv1968

Distance

7.18mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

33| 4.67

This fourth and back route takes you up into one of the countryside roads from Jardín. On your way up you will pass a few farms where the dogs will only bark to alert the owners, but will not bite you. After about 3 km y...

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Hiking Cerro de las Tres Cruces, Medellin's Top Outdoor Fitness Spot (Literally!)

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The Unconventional Route

Distance

0.72mi

Elevation +

1047f

TrailRank

32| 4.33

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The short-but intense Cerro de las Tres Cruces hike is a must-do for any fitness-minded person in Medellin. With great views, interesting people watching, convenient juice and fruit vendors, and an awesome outdoor gym up...

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Short trail to Cueva del Esplendor

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mdv1968

Distance

7.71mi

Elevation +

1112f

TrailRank

32

Instead of taking the 16 km trail or doing most of the trail on horseback, we drove down the road from Jardín to Andes. After about 1,5 km you cross a yellow bridge with dirtroads on either side of the bridge, on your ri...

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Arenales to Salto del Angel

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erlozoppel@gmail.com

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Distance

6.79mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

32

A moderate level circular trail from Arenales to the Salto del Angeles waterfall. You can get to Arenales by bus from the Envigado metro station. You start from Arenales, there is a stand with the map of the trails. ...

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El Chuscal - La Volcana

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Black6

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

1093f

TrailRank

32

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Some of us came back via the road in. Tun Tun instead of walking the second half of the cross country trail.

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7 Cascadas- Jardín

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Backpacker Roaming

Distance

8.15mi

Elevation +

2612f

TrailRank

31

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A nice breathtaking and at some parts dangerous hiking in the jungle (first part) and a chilling walk on the campsite (second part)

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La Mimosa

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Paul Cassidy

Distance

5.22mi

Elevation +

1066f

TrailRank

30

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A pleasant stroll through the countryside near to the town of Támesis. A steep, long climb up into the hills.

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Jericó to Pueblorrico and back to Jerico

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Deric Lima

Distance

12.73mi

Elevation +

3609f

TrailRank

30

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The trail changed a bit in the last 2kms towards Pueblorrico. Some trees fell and a new trail exists now. It's steep so you gotta use your hands.

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El Anillo - Piedra El Peñol - Guatapé

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Kayliegh Hill

Distance

7.16mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

30

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From the rock to the center of Guatapé. Passes along rolling hills through farms . Tremendous views throughout walk. Very little traffic on the road.

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Guatapé | Cristalina Waterfall

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Finlay Carroll

Distance

6.68mi

Elevation +

961f

TrailRank

30

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Amazing trek through the jungle. Beautiful scenery and real « hardcore » jungle hike. The beginning of the trail was pretty straight forward with a few signs to show the way. As we got further into the jungle, things go...

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De Boquerón a San Félix

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georgedonnelly

Distance

7.05mi

Elevation +

2231f

TrailRank

30

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Excellent trail. The beginning is a relentless up hill and is challenging, after that most of it is downhill. Overall one of the best hikes I have done yet. It is easy to get lost so best to follow this trail, on which t...

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Old Antioquia Railway

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Lucas Robert

Distance

7.00mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

29

Departure from Amaga in front of a shop. Take the bus from the Envigado Metro station. This hike will lead you through the ancient path the Antioquia Trailway followed for more than 50 years ago, is a quiet and flat hi...

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Nubes + Forest (don’t recommend 2nd half) - Jericó

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Kirkjogo

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

8563f

TrailRank

29

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Trail combines the nubes hike which is beautiful. The second half is all forest and muddy, no views, slippery, lots of bugs. If you go get a guide. We went solo and the last hour sucked. Stop and turn back at the final...

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Jardín - Cueva del esplendor

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dimitris.chryss

Distance

12.65mi

Elevation +

2805f

TrailRank

29| 4.67

Based on other hike on Jardin. Only the western route recommended. For the Eastern route follow path on maps.me

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Caminada Santa Elena-San Ignacio-La Honda-Barro Blanco

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Vicky Trujillo

Distance

9.21mi

Elevation +

1765f

TrailRank

99| 4.58

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RUTA DE LA MAQUINARIA AMARILLA Santa Elena-San Ignacio- La Honda-Barro Blanco 14.8 KM Esta fue una linda caminada por algunas veredas y parajes de Santa Elena. Un corregimiento de Medellín que, pese a la invasión ...

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