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  • Taipei grand hike -Fengguizui to Xiaoyoukeng

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    near Shuangxigou, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    3356f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofTaipei grand hike -Fengguizui to Xiaoyoukeng Photo ofTaipei grand hike -Fengguizui to Xiaoyoukeng Photo ofTaipei grand hike -Fengguizui to Xiaoyoukeng

    The third installment of the TGH has you climbing to the highest peak inside Taipei City. Go on a clear day and your effort will be handsomely rewarded with 360-degree views of the surrounding area. As well as big views,...

    Had a great day following this trail. Many spectacular views, but yes a bit challenging at the end to climb the peak. I ...
    Chiang Mai Ricky
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    mountain.angel

  • Yonghe Ridge Loop

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    near Nanshijiao, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    8.42mi
    Elevation +
    1939f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofYonghe Ridge Loop Photo ofYonghe Ridge Loop Photo ofYonghe Ridge Loop

    Whilst Taipei’s northern and eastern hills tend to get most of the attention, this trail to the southwest of the city has plenty to offer the traveller who strays from the well-trodden trails of Yangmingshan Park. Indeed...

    Surprisingly great trial. I suggest to also add a visit to the Yuantong Temple, what is only a small detour passing also...
    Pparitosh Antar

  • Taipei Grand Hike - Guandu to Erziping

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    near Dingqiedongjiao, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    2897f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike - Guandu to Erziping Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike - Guandu to Erziping Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike - Guandu to Erziping

    The first part of the the Taipei Grand Hike has you putting in some serious legwork to make it all the way from the flat land of Guandu right up into Yangmingshan National Park. This section takes in art, grand tombs, an...

  • Houshanyue (猴山岳)

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    near Zhinangong, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    1404f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHoushanyue (猴山岳) Photo ofHoushanyue (猴山岳) Photo ofHoushanyue (猴山岳)

    Houshanyue is a thoroughly satisfying half-day hike that will satisfy your need for adventure without spoiling your lie-in.

    Thanks for the answer!! I think I'll try anyway 🤪
    Frank Dalmau

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  • Keelung River south bank - Yuanshan to Nangang

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    near Zhulunli, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    10.38mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofKeelung River south bank - Yuanshan to Nangang Photo ofKeelung River south bank - Yuanshan to Nangang Photo ofKeelung River south bank - Yuanshan to Nangang

    Hop on a bike to explore the parks along the banks of Taipei's Keelung river. Cycling is a great way to get around Taipei and the network of cycle paths through riverside parks offer plenty of interesting sights. http...

  • Taipei Grand Hike -Erziping to Xiao You Keng

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    near Zhuzihulu, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    2254f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike -Erziping to Xiao You Keng Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike -Erziping to Xiao You Keng Photo ofTaipei Grand Hike -Erziping to Xiao You Keng

    This is the second section of the northern mountain range grand hike. It starts from Erziping, takes you up and over three peaks in the Datun range, and finishes at the base of Taipei’s tallest mountain, Qixing Shan.

  • Baiyang trail

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    near Tianxiang, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Adam123
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofBaiyang trail Photo ofBaiyang trail Photo ofBaiyang trail

    This trail is about 6km. The official Baiyang trail is 2.1km each way plus about 1km from the village there and back. Because of all the tunnels the gps tracker has jumped about a bit, which is why it says almost 11km. T...

  • Bishan Temple - MRT Jiantan Station

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    near Jiantan, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Cristian Uroz
    Distance
    6.89mi
    Elevation +
    1952f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofBishan Temple - MRT Jiantan Station Photo ofBishan Temple - MRT Jiantan Station Photo ofBishan Temple - MRT Jiantan Station

    臺北大縱走-北段 Taipei grand trail, north area 第五段(section5)（劍潭支線） - Start: MRT Jiantan Station - End: Bishan Temple (碧山巖) - 2L water + snacks (sandwich, pastry, 飯糰) - Shadow most of time. - Bad Internet connection most ...

  • TAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: WANTAN HISTORIC TRAIL and BEISHI RIVER TRAIL (淡蘭古道：灣潭古道/三水潭/北勢溪古道)

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    near Wangxing, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    10.25mi
    Elevation +
    1230f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofTAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: WANTAN HISTORIC TRAIL and BEISHI RIVER TRAIL (淡蘭古道：灣潭古道/三水潭/北勢溪古道) Photo ofTAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: WANTAN HISTORIC TRAIL and BEISHI RIVER TRAIL (淡蘭古道：灣潭古道/三水潭/北勢溪古道) Photo ofTAMSUI-KAVALAN TRAILS: WANTAN HISTORIC TRAIL and BEISHI RIVER TRAIL (淡蘭古道：灣潭古道/三水潭/北勢溪古道)

    I selected Wantan Historic Trail and Beishi River Trail for the final* leg of my journey through the wonderful Tamsui-Kavalan Trails because I knew that it would be one I would enjoy. It is a relatively easy, and soul-co...

  • MIAOLI’S LION’S HEAD MOUNTAIN (獅頭山)

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    near Zhuhu, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    10.18mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofMIAOLI’S LION’S HEAD MOUNTAIN (獅頭山) Photo ofMIAOLI’S LION’S HEAD MOUNTAIN (獅頭山) Photo ofMIAOLI’S LION’S HEAD MOUNTAIN (獅頭山)

    Lion’s Head Mountain (獅頭山, or Shitou Shan), in Miaoli is just one of many peaks scattered across Taiwan to be named due to its resemblance to the King of the Jungle. What sets this particular lion apart from the rest is ...

  • Nangangshan - Fuyang Ecological Park

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    near Huxing, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Cristian Uroz
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    3711f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNangangshan - Fuyang Ecological Park Photo ofNangangshan - Fuyang Ecological Park Photo ofNangangshan - Fuyang Ecological Park

    臺北大縱走-南段 Taipei grand trail,south area - Start: Nangang mrt exit 2, take bus 620 to China University of Science and Technology (中華科技大學) - End: Liugang MRT Station - 2L water + snacks (sandwich, pastry, 飯糰) - Shadow...

  • Jinmianshan trail

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    near Zhouzi, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Adam123
    Distance
    2.22mi
    Elevation +
    968f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofJinmianshan trail Photo ofJinmianshan trail Photo ofJinmianshan trail

    This was the best walk we did in Taiwan. Better than Taroko National Park and better than Alishan Scenic Area. I say that because it actually felt like you were in nature rather than the asphalt paths you often follow in...

  • Shakadang trail from the visitor centre

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    near Tailuge, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Adam123
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofShakadang trail from the visitor centre Photo ofShakadang trail from the visitor centre Photo ofShakadang trail from the visitor centre

    This walk is probably about 10.5-11km. It starts and finishes at the visitor centre where there is plenty of parking. The car park at the official start of the Shakadang trail is small and was full when we went so we sta...

  • Bitan - Hemei Shan

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    near Xindian, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    3.01mi
    Elevation +
    719f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofBitan - Hemei Shan Photo ofBitan - Hemei Shan Photo ofBitan - Hemei Shan

    Once a highlight of Taiwan’s domestic tourism industry, Bitan is now a relaxed feeling, end-of-the-line destination, mostly populated by families looking for an easy day out. To see a different side of this weekend hotsp...

  • Alishan tea trail

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    near Shizhuo, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Adam123
    Distance
    2.69mi
    Elevation +
    843f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofAlishan tea trail Photo ofAlishan tea trail Photo ofAlishan tea trail

    This circular route goes through bamboo forests and past many tea plantations. It's really easy to follow because a lot of the route is on wooden steps for climbing and descending. In addition to the tea plantations ther...

  • JINGUASHI AQUEDUCT TRAIL (山尖路步道)

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    near Geding, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    1.10mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofJINGUASHI AQUEDUCT TRAIL (山尖路步道) Photo ofJINGUASHI AQUEDUCT TRAIL (山尖路步道) Photo ofJINGUASHI AQUEDUCT TRAIL (山尖路步道)

    This short trail linking the two popular tourist villages of Jiufen and Jinguashi takes you past aqueducts that were used during the area's industrial past. It's a great way to stretch your legs after sampling the edible...

  • Taitung Mountain/Ocean Bicycle Trail 臺東山海鐵馬道

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    near Taitung, Taiwan (Taiwan)
    Author
    Cristian Uroz
    Distance
    12.97mi
    Elevation +
    115f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofTaitung Mountain/Ocean Bicycle Trail 臺東山海鐵馬道 Photo ofTaitung Mountain/Ocean Bicycle Trail 臺東山海鐵馬道 Photo ofTaitung Mountain/Ocean Bicycle Trail 臺東山海鐵馬道

    臺東山海鐵馬道 This bicycle trail is totally broken from the official information website. ONLY worth to do the western section, starting in the Taitung old train station, going upwards following the old train tracks until ...

  • Teapot mountain

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    near Jinguashi, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    arnaullos
    Distance
    3.62mi
    Elevation +
    535f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofTeapot mountain Photo ofTeapot mountain Photo ofTeapot mountain

    Starting and ending to motorbike and car parkings. The beginning is in the intersection of the 2 trails. The easier way to get there without car or motorbike is to go with a bus to Gold Museum of Jiufen. There are diffe...

  • Xueshan (Snow Mountain) - Taiwan

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    near Disiqu, Taiwan (Taiwan)
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    jespin
    with valen.morrisonianus
    Distance
    16.70mi
    Elevation +
    7044f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofXueshan (Snow Mountain) - Taiwan Photo ofXueshan (Snow Mountain) - Taiwan Photo ofXueshan (Snow Mountain) - Taiwan

    English 3 days trek (9-11 Feb 2019) around Shei Pa National Park to climb Xueshan Main Peak (Snow mountain) of 3886 m. Day 1: From Taipei we had to catch 2 buses; first to Yilan (1h) and from there a second one to Wu...

    As a side note I would add that there are savage-furious rock monkeys on the way, which surely not only adds an advertur...
    valen.morrisonianus

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