Shitoushan Monastery – Staircase to Lion's Head loop from 勸化堂

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Shitoushan Monastery – Staircase to Lion's Head loop from 勸化堂

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Shitoushan Monastery – Staircase to Lion's Head loop from 勸化堂

02:58

8.88km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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334 m

Shitoushan Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

6.15 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very youthful! Very green.

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8.29 km

Staircase to Lion's Head

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A windy staircase which leads up to Lions head. Time to time a nice view over the county view.

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8.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.73 km

716 m

348 m

295 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

3.47 km

1.31 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

25°C

22°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 26, 2024,Löwenkopfberg-Kloster 🇹🇼😎

A meditative hike at the foot of the Löwenkopf mountain starting at the monastery along lonely forest paths 👍👍👍👍
Unfortunately, the rain caught us again on the last part of the route 🙂‍↕️

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