This short loop at the edge of civilisation offers a quick getaway from the city.
easy hikes in Taiwan
ST. MARIAN’S HIKING TRAIL (聖母山步道)
St. Marian's Hiking Trail, also known more recently as Matcha Mountain is a well known trail in Yilan's Jiaoxi District. It's a big climb with views that are guaranteed to make you glad you made the effort.
NIULIAOPU to TOUGH GUY PEAK (牛寮埔 / 硬漢嶺)
The not-so-tough route up to Tough Guy Peak.
JIAOKENG HIKING TRAIL TO QINGTIANGANG (礁坑古道)
Forested ridges, wide open grasslands, cows - this short hike has lots to offer.
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.
TEAPOT MOUNTAIN (茶壺山)
Teapot Mountain is an easy climb among stunning coastal mountain scenery.
QIXING SHAN (七星山)
An exciting hike through the uplands of Yangmingshan National Park with the promise of a hotspring soak for your feet at the end.
SCHOLARS’ HIKING TRAIL LOOP (秀才登山步道)
Short and simple walk with views over Taoyuan's Yangmei District.
CUEI LAKE AND NEIGOU SHAN TRAIL (翠湖/內溝山步道)
Fun scramble through a hidden valley just to the east of Taipei.
LUBI MOUNTAIN THERE-AND-BACK (魯壁山)
This climb is a great way to stretch your legs after getting carsick on all those windy mountain roads.
PAOMA HISTORIC TRAIL (跑馬古道)
Take a stroll through the past along this historic logging route.
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