忠陽山の峠・トップ7

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

A not too demanding mountain with a maximum gradient of 7%, can be ridden from both sides without major climbs and effort

A beautiful climb with fantastic views of the bay and the jungle. Highly recommended. There are various refreshment options along the approach road down in the valley and about two-thirds of the way down.

A great starting point for many beautiful tours! Highly recommended!

20km stretch to the highest road in Taiwan (Wuling) from the Puli site. After Quingjing Farm the road gets quieter, narrower and spectacular. For the full experience time the trip to finish at Songsyue Lodge for warm dinner and overnigh stay at 3100m. (advance booking required).

The name of the highlight is not very helpful, but this is the famous Taroko Gorge Highway. Amazing climb all the way to Wuling that tops at above 3000m. It is long, but not too steep (until the last section from Dayuling). Make sure to check if the road is opened as landslides are somewhat common. Go early in the morning and remember to look up from the handlebars :)

Great ascent with great views. Very demanding towards the top.

Yushan Mountain Range consists of eleven peaks which are the main peak, front peak, east peak, west peak, south peak, northern peak, north by northern peak, Lu Mountain, East Xiaonan Mountain, Xiaonan Mountain, and Nanyu Mountain. Their arrangement forms a double-cross, with the main peak of Mt. Jade being in the center. Except for the north by northern peak and Xiaonan Mountain, they are all listed as part of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan. They are all mountain hiking enthusiasts' conquests, and the main peak of Mt. Jade is especially a hiking route for fans of local and abroad. This trail, starting from Tataka Trailhead, is about 61.2 kilometers long, and the elevation is more than 3,000 meters. Mountain hikers need to possess a lot of knowledge, skills, physical strength, and endurance. The towering main peak, the steep cliff of the east peak, and the distance of Lu Mountain route are especially challenging and can prove an adventurous trip. The Yushan massif is known as the ridge of Taiwan. It is shaped like a resting dragon, and looks magnificent and powerful. This route winds eastward from the saddle of Tataka at the end of the western edge of Mt. Jade. The forests and vegetation along the way change with different elevations. There are spruce trees, hemlock trees, fir trees, Yushan junipers, rhododendron, and a variety of alpine grass. Flowers and plants sway colorfully along the roadside despite the harsh environments. The Temple of the Mountain God on the top of the west peak has a wide coverage of white wood forests and cliffs, gravel slopes of the main peak, grass slopes of Xiaonan Mountain, and the sea of rhododendron by the northern saddle are the features of this route. The tops of peaks are covered with white snow in the winter for a beautiful look.