A pick-your-own-ending style ramble around the hills north of Neihu.
easy hike
ERGE SHAN VIA NANBANGLIAO LOOP (二格山，南邦寮山)
This short loop at the edge of civilisation offers a quick getaway from the city.
XIAO NANGANG HILL TRAIL (小南港山步道)
Xiao Nangang Hill is a peaceful, scenic wander within walking distance of the MRT.
JIANTAN MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL (劍潭山步道)
Easily accessible by MRT and bus, this trail gives you a glimpse of weekend entertainment in modern-day Taipei and touches on both its military history and present.
QILONG HISTORIC TRAIL (騎龍古道)
Road walking with a view in Hsinchu County.
QIXINGLING TRAIL (七星領步道)
A gentle hike with expansive views over Yilan Plain.
MOUNT DATONG TRAIL (大同山步道)
A cultural stroll through hillside temples and graveyards.
SCHOLARS’ HIKING TRAIL LOOP (秀才登山步道)
Short and simple walk with views over Taoyuan's Yangmei District.
PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)
Take a stroll through the past along this historic logging route.
RESEVOIR LOOP IN TAOYUAN (桃園大圳)
Short, easy-access walk around a reservoir for days when you're not up for climbing a mountain.
TIANMU OLD TRAIL (天母古道)
A shady walk with easy public transport access and the possibility of meeting some of Taiwan's monkey population.
LINKOU TAIPING COASTAL TRAIL (林口太平沿海步道)
A simple lazy afternoon walk for when you want to get out but don't want to go too far.
XINLIAO WATERFALL TRAIL (新寮瀑布)
A super short amble to an impressive waterfall.