The Best Trails in T'ai-pei (Taiwan)

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  • 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...
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  • 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.

  • 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...

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  • Bitan - Hemei Shan

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    near Xindian, Taipei (Taiwan)
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    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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Teapot mountain (Jiufen, Taiwan) - 茶壺山

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    near Jinguashi, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    @vanandfun
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    1709f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofTeapot mountain (Jiufen, Taiwan) - 茶壺山 Photo ofTeapot mountain (Jiufen, Taiwan) - 茶壺山 Photo ofTeapot mountain (Jiufen, Taiwan) - 茶壺山

    ENGLISH _How to arrive There is a very large free parking at the beginning of the route. There are also buses that depart from Keelung and stop in the same parking lot _Description Route with many stairs a...

  • Wu lai shan to Datong shan

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    near Wulai, Taipei (Taiwan)
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    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    4.72mi
    Elevation +
    2661f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofWu lai shan to Datong shan Photo ofWu lai shan to Datong shan Photo ofWu lai shan to Datong shan

    This challenging, but exceedingly fun route leads you from one of northern Taiwan's most scenic hot spring villages up some steep scrambles with great views over the valley. Remember to bring a towel and you can treat yo...

  • Bijia Ridge

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    near Shiding, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    2087f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofBijia Ridge Photo ofBijia Ridge Photo ofBijia Ridge

    If you've ever travelled to Yilan on Freeway Number 5, you might have glanced right just before you entered the first of the long tunnels and seen a tree-coated ridge running towards the west. If you're like me, that gli...

  • Xiao guanyin shan

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    near Zhuzihulu, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofXiao guanyin shan Photo ofXiao guanyin shan Photo ofXiao guanyin shan

    A moderate loop hike with absolutely stunning views over Yangmingshan Park's bamboo cloaked northern hills. https://wordpress.com/post/taiwantrailsandtales.wordpress.com/5505

  • Xin shan

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    near Kezilin, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    1411f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofXin shan Photo ofXin shan Photo ofXin shan

    Excitement, adventure, great views, a hidden lake and a wild swimming pool just outside of Taipei. This is a great loop walk with all sorts of rewards for those who attempt it in the warmer months.

  • Mt. Jinminzi loop hike in Sanxia

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    near Jinmin, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Cristian Uroz
    Distance
    6.80mi
    Elevation +
    2467f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMt. Jinminzi loop hike in Sanxia Photo ofMt. Jinminzi loop hike in Sanxia Photo ofMt. Jinminzi loop hike in Sanxia

    新北三峽：金敏子山-詩朗山-塞口坑山-內金敏山O形 登山口附近停車場: GPS coordinates if driving: 可自行開車到24.867073, 121.38387 Peaks: 金敏子山: 又稱白石鵠山,海拔 630 公尺,位於新北市三峽區金圳里,無基石~ 詩朗山: 又稱西崙山,海拔 667 公尺,位於新北市三峽區金圳里,台灣省政府圖根補點基石~ 塞口坑山: 海拔 755 公尺尺,位於新北市三峽區金圳...

  • TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: 2A – Huangdidian

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    near Yongdingkeng, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: 2A – Huangdidian Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: 2A – Huangdidian Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: 2A – Huangdidian

    A spectacular day hike.This was not my first time walking the spectacular Huangdidian ridge line. And I’m certain it won’t be my last. I’m really glad it was included in the route of the TSLT because a whole-Taipei route...

  • TAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B

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    near Shidi, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Taiwan Trails and Tales
    Distance
    6.83mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B Photo ofTAIPEI SKYLINE TRAIL: SECTION 2B

    This section of the Taipei Skyline Trail was the last section that I walked, and covered ground that was entirely new to me. Walking it was an unexpected delight. I had been anticipating something a little out of the way...

  • Ruifang-Yilan (Nord-est coast Coaling tunnel) vol2

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    near Ruifang, Taipei (Taiwan)
    Author
    Rabba
    Distance
    54.99mi
    Elevation +
    4649f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofRuifang-Yilan (Nord-est coast Coaling tunnel) vol2 Photo ofRuifang-Yilan (Nord-est coast Coaling tunnel) vol2 Photo ofRuifang-Yilan (Nord-est coast Coaling tunnel) vol2

    Because I can't ride through Sandaoling Tunnel I made a deviation from Houtong to Mudan (Huomu Rd). Scenic east Road to prefer at the freeway. On weekdays can be heavy traffic before enter the county.

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