The Best Trails in Tungurahua (Ecuador)

Baños - Large Circular Trail | Gran Ruta Circular | Großer Rundweg

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Kai Single

Distance

7.58mi

Elevation +

2943f

TrailRank

64| 4.78

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[EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T1 - Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Hiking Shoes * Start Point | End Point: Hosteria & Spa Isla de Baños TOUR DESCRIPTION - Starting point is the Hosteria & Spa Isla d...

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Baños to Casa de Arbol loop

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vibramhead

Distance

9.34mi

Elevation +

2907f

TrailRank

39| 3.67

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Significant elevation gain from town to top, passing a number of nice views along the way. Route is poorly marked. Mostly follows trails, often quite steep and rutted, but some is along roads. Casa de Arbol was a mob sce...

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Cara de Perro: Ulba - Baños de Agua Santa

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

5.77mi

Elevation +

2953f

TrailRank

38| 4.33

Scenic Tour wonderful hike with amazing views over Banos and Tungurahua. RED TAPE: a private property needs to be crossed (at the very top), there are dogs. make sure to ask the owner (openminded man) nicely to let you...

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Baños de Agua Santa - Virgin monument - Cafe del Cielo - Runtun - Cafe del Cielo - Baños de Agua Santa

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

1975f

TrailRank

33| 5.0

extended version of the normal round trip, very nice views, typical farms around, old farmers' routes ... have a coffee Luna Volcan's Café del Cielo and enjoy amazing views over Baños de Agua Santa. start at public hospi...

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Caminata de contrabandistas

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Anja Hippe

Distance

4.83mi

Elevation +

1152f

TrailRank

30

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The tour starts after the Agoyan dam before the bridge. You can go there by bus or taxi. It was not easy to find the way because sometimes not visible. It is going up and down. Definitely an adventure in beautiful nature...

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Carihuairazo Map

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Howlanders.com

Distance

9.66mi

Elevation +

2425f

TrailRank

30

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The ascent of Carihuairazo is the best of Ecuador's volcanoes to get started in high mountain, and it is guided, you can not do it on your own. The first day is simple, it is for acclimatization. You do a one hour hik...

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Baños - Monument Virgin - Café del Cielo - Baños

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

3.49mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

28

nice hike with great views of Baños. quite easy and clear. great option for having a coffee or drink on the route: Cafe del Cielo, overlooking Baños.

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Baños de Agua Santa - Patate

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

13.46mi

Elevation +

2388f

TrailRank

28

Biking the Valley of Eternal Spring Amazing scenery awaits you on this tour from Baños to Patate. The views are impressive, especially if Tungurahua is visible. The road is rather narrow, so watch out, as cars tend to s...

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cascada ines maria baños

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Ajadamson

Distance

3.48mi

Elevation +

899f

TrailRank

27

Short walk out of banos. Not a spectacular waterfall but a nice walk. View over the bridge is worth it.

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Tour de las Cascadas

Mountain Bike

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Selma Neubauer

Distance

16.40mi

Elevation +

7543f

TrailRank

27

We rent bikes and walked from the main road to the first 2 and the last waterfall and took a Bus back to baños from Rio verde. The last was the most beautiful. It’s name is “Machay”. We were nearly the only ones, because...

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Sendero de Cascadas - Machay - Pailon del Diablo from Baños

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spobjits

Distance

15.71mi

Elevation +

2864f

TrailRank

27

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A nice variation to a well-known day trip from Baños, to Pailon del Diablo and Machay. We included El Sendero de Cascadas, which made it a tad more attractive and wild. Rent a bike in Baños, ride around 17 kilometers to...

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Banos to Pailon Del Diablo, cycle/hike

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Ajadamson

Distance

13.64mi

Elevation +

2267f

TrailRank

27

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Rent a bike from any tour shop in banos and ride along main road stopping at waterfalls along the way ending at Pailon Del Diablo. There are 2 options here. 1st to see from the bottom which costs $1.50 each this way requ...

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Piedra de la Luz - Ulba

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

2.43mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

27

one of Baños' new trails - from Ulba (approx. 4 km direction Amazon from Baños) to the "Piedra de la Luz" - "The Rock of Light" The track is recorded during the descent, the quality of the track is not excellent. It sha...

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hike to Refuge Tungurahua

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

2.32mi

Elevation +

3353f

TrailRank

27

This trek was formerly also known as trek of the orchids. It's really impressive to wander up in tunnels of cloud forest, where you can admire different flowers, animals and much more. The trek starts at the check point ...

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Casa del arbol to banos

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Ajadamson

Distance

4.12mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

26

We payed $1 to get up to casa del arbol and then walked down the path. If it has been raining i wouldnt recommend as it can be slippery.

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Patate - Baños

Mountain Bike

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

14.09mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

26

from Patate also named "pueblo mágico / magic village" - Baños If you want to take it easy, go by pickup to the village of Patate, make sure to taste there some arepas, they are really delicious! Then chose the old road...

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Baños - Ulba

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Torben Kosmis

Distance

41.07mi

Elevation +

14127f

TrailRank

24

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Until the gears left me and i had to Push! Others than that quite nice. Make Sure your gears are OK or you might get Stuck without reception! 😂😊😔

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Baños northern hills

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dzivayb

Distance

3.03mi

Elevation +

1158f

TrailRank

24

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Started by taking a taxi to the end of Via Sauces. Trail leads down to a bridge. First 30-45 minutes were misery going uphill in full sunshine, but after topping off, it was a very enjoyable rest of the way.

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Pondoa - Refugio Garganta del fuego

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spobjits

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

3274f

TrailRank

23

Rewarding, challenging hike to the Refugio on Tungurahua. Weather didn't work with us, so didn't see anything at the top, but still good. Steep up and steep down!

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The 10K Walk / Stage 112 : Patate - before Penipe

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ÁNIMO

Distance

20.41mi

Elevation +

2749f

TrailRank

23

All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr Few kilometers before Penipe we reached the main paved road. We hitchhiked until Penipe with locals.

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Escalinata de la fe

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ecuapr

Distance

0.65mi

Elevation +

420f

TrailRank

20

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Short climb with lots of rest stops , panoramic views and lush greenery. At top there is a dirt bicycle path.

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Sendero de Sauce from Baños

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natkrul

Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

19

Hiked out from our place in the city to Sendero de Sauce and back to our place in town. Steep incline for first 30-40 minutes. Rest of hike was easy and scenic. Wear sunscreen, you are in sun for the whole hike.

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Ecuador . Baños - Casa del árbol - Baños (loop)

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podetalko

Distance

6.45mi

Elevation +

3074f

TrailRank

66| 4.84

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[EN] Trail with beautiful views over the city of Baños. There are other options to get to the "Casa del Árbol", this one which passes through the "Café del Cielo", several farms, the "Columpio Extremo" (extreme swing...

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Ecuador . Baños - Antenas (Mirador Tungurahua) Loop

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podetalko

Distance

8.09mi

Elevation +

3691f

TrailRank

64| 4.67

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[EN] After passing the bridge, walk for a bit until the exit on the left to the "Centro Ecoturístico Alpinar". Here begins the trail. We found no one until we reached the antennas. If you are looking for a quiet walk ...

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