忠陽山の絶景の山頂・トップ11

A monkey. He runs from right to left across the road, punching his way between his legs with his fists, pushing himself forward from the asphalt. After a few seconds, he's past me, disappeared from sight, back into the densely growing green forest. I doubt my cognitive abilities. I have to laugh, even though I have no breath to waste. I'm somewhere between sea level and 3,275 meters. I'm in the middle of the most impressive climb I've ever ridden. It's one of the longest any road cyclist can ride: the Wuling Pass in Taiwan. The facts: 3,410 meters of elevation, from zero to 3,275 meters without any significant interruptions. 85 kilometers, from the east coast of Taiwan on the North Pacific through Taroko National Park, through the jungle to the verdant heights of the pass. It's a pass that can't be grasped in the dimensions in which cyclists usually describe their mountain tours. Because what I'm telling you about the Wuling Pass is this: The last 15 kilometers were very tough. That means: 15 kilometers of uphill are just the – hard, hard, hard – finale of the climb. That means: Before that, there were already 70 kilometers of uphill. 85 kilometers alone make the journey worthwhile. Source: Radsport-Rennrad.de

Linzhishan, or Linzhi Mountain, is part of the Alishan Mountains. The range boasts more than 20 peaks over 2,000 meters in height, but none above 3,000 meters. Thus, Linzhishan ranks quite high in this ranking.

Although there's no view from the summit of Mount Malun, the 2,305-meter-high peak is still worth the effort. It's the second-highest peak in the Guguan Seven Heroes, a mountain range in central Taiwan. The climb to the summit is comparatively gentle. Don't forget to sign the summit book.

0.8km one-way (1.6km up and down, backtrail), diverting from the Tataka Trailhead. Long section consisting of boulder / rock scrambling.

Prominent peak in Taroko National Park. Amazing 360 degrees views. On the clear day, one can see all the way to Taipei and Taipei 101.

Viewpoint from Hehuan North Peak

There are few viewpoints along the route. You can't see anything at the summit itself. It's still worth it.

Nice trail from the Dayuling trailhead to Qilai North Peak via Panshishan. Panshishan to Qilai North Peak is well marked but quite technical.