Your Guide to Taiwan's Hiking Trails: Photos, Filters, and FAQs

2 Hiking Trails


What to expect

Taiwan has 2 trails including medium trails. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Raknus Selu Trail and the one with the least climb is the Mountains to Sea National Greenway. The longest trail is Raknus Selu Trail at 183 km. To complete this hike you should budget at least 14 days. For a shorter adventure, you can try the Mountains to Sea National Greenway a t 174 km. This could be done in as little as 11 days. Trails with the best offering of hostels include Raknus Selu Trail and Mountains to Sea National Greenway.

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