The best running trails in the Cordillera Central Ecuador

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Running in the Cordillera Central Ecuador is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Cordillera Central Ecuador—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Running loop from Chimbacalle	Expert 02:17 21.8km
Monumento a la Virgen – Mirador del Baños loop from Ulba	Expert 03:51 21.5km
Cuicocha Lake loop from Quiroga	Expert 01:48 12.2km
Bench of Love loop from Ulba	Expert 01:44 9.65km
Quinta Lucrecia loop from El Aguacate	Intermediate 00:54 8.32km
Consulate loop from El Salado	Intermediate 01:30 13.5km
Quinta Lucrecia loop from Misicata	Intermediate 00:52 8.36km
Consulate loop from Las Palmeras	Intermediate 00:52 8.26km
Cascada de Peguche – El Lechero loop from Otavalo	Expert 01:59 14.4km

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Running loop from Chimbacalle
02:17
21.8km
6:19/km
220m
220m
Expert
5.0
(2)
181
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Monumento a la Virgen – Mirador del Baños loop from Ulba
03:51
21.5km
10:43/km
1,530m
1,540m
Expert
91
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3
Cuicocha Lake loop from Quiroga
01:48
12.2km
8:53/km
540m
530m
Expert
5.0
(1)
77
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Bench of Love loop from Ulba
01:44
9.65km
10:49/km
780m
770m
Expert
64
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Quinta Lucrecia loop from El Aguacate
00:54
8.32km
6:27/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
62
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Consulate loop from El Salado
01:30
13.5km
6:38/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
55
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Quinta Lucrecia loop from Misicata
00:52
8.36km
6:14/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
55
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Consulate loop from Las Palmeras
00:52
8.26km
6:18/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
51
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
Cascada de Peguche – El Lechero loop from Otavalo
01:59
14.4km
8:15/km
640m
640m
Expert
47
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.