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Central Highlands

The best walks and hikes in the Central Highlands

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Want to go hiking in the Central Highlands? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Central Highlands to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Central Highlands is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1. Sri Lankan Railway Track – Ella Rock Second Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station

10.3km

03:20

410m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(236)

1,385

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2. Nine Arches Bridge – View of Ella Rock loop from Ella

9.59km

02:51

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(131)

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3. View of Adam's Peak – Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) Summit loop from Nallathanniya

10.2km

05:14

900m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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(42)

677

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4. View of Ella Rock – View of Ella Rock loop from Ella

2.82km

00:52

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

(53)

169

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5. View from Ella Rock – Ella Rock First Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station

10.1km

03:44

610m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(13)

241

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6. View of Nine Arches Bridge – Nine Arches Bridge loop from Ella

3.48km

01:00

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(20)

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7. View from Ella Rock – Ella Rock First Viewpoint loop from Ella

5.77km

02:24

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(30)

116

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8. Eucalyptus Forest – Sita Eliya Peace Pagoda loop from Nuwara Eliya

11.1km

03:13

290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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9. Kithalella Railway Bridge – View from Ella Rock loop from Kithalella

21.2km

06:59

920m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(20)

166

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10. Nine Arches Bridge – View of Nine Arches Bridge loop from Ella

8.07km

02:20

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Central Highlands

1. Sri Lankan Railway Track – Ella Rock Second Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station

2. Nine Arches Bridge – View of Ella Rock loop from Ella

3. View of Adam's Peak – Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) Summit loop from Nallathanniya

4. View of Ella Rock – View of Ella Rock loop from Ella

5. View from Ella Rock – Ella Rock First Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station

6. View of Nine Arches Bridge – Nine Arches Bridge loop from Ella

7. View from Ella Rock – Ella Rock First Viewpoint loop from Ella

8. Eucalyptus Forest – Sita Eliya Peace Pagoda loop from Nuwara Eliya

9. Kithalella Railway Bridge – View from Ella Rock loop from Kithalella

10. Nine Arches Bridge – View of Nine Arches Bridge loop from Ella

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