Raknus Selu Trail

The Raknus Selu Trail is a long-distance route in northwestern Taiwan. It starts in Longtan District of Taoyuan City and runs south through Hsinchu and Miaoli before finishing in Dongshi, Taichung, crossing four cities and counties along the way.

The Raknus Selu Trail is 183.04 km long with 12,004 meters of elevation gain, which places it firmly in the extra difficult category. It is a multi-day route designed for experienced hikers who can handle sustained climbing, long daily distances, and repeated elevation changes over many stages.

A typical through-hike takes about 14 days. That estimate fits the trail’s 183.04 km length and matches published stage planning for the route, so most hikers should treat it as a two-week itinerary rather than a short backpacking trip.

The Raknus Selu Trail is a multi-day cultural and historic long-distance route rather than a single mountain path. The main line links historic trails, farm roads, and highway sections as it travels from Taoyuan south toward Taichung, so conditions vary a lot from one stage to the next.

No. Although this listing is based in Taoyuan City, the Raknus Selu Trail extends well beyond Taoyuan. The full route continues south through Hsinchu and Miaoli and ends in Taichung’s Dongshi area, making it a cross-region hike rather than a local day trail.

The Raknus Selu Trail is not a beginner-friendly backpacking route. With 183.04 km of distance, 12,004 meters of climbing, and an extra difficult rating, it is better suited to hikers who already have experience with multi-day trips, route planning, and long back-to-back days on foot.