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: October 15, 2025

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Parque Nacional Volcán Barú

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Parking

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112 m

On the Pipeline Trail

Highlight • Trail

First on a path along a blooming meadow, accompanied by chickens and then past a small house, we continue from here into the forest.

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1.11 km

Resplendent Quetzal in Parque Nacional Volcán Barú

Highlight • Forest

what a beauty!!!
Unfortunately, we did not see one when we walked on the Pipeline Trail. We could only hear, but not see it...

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1.55 km

Pipeline Bridge on the Pipeline Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Pipeline Trail without booking a tour - is easy and accessible by bus

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1.87 km

Tropical Flowers of Parque Nacional Volcán Barú

Highlight • Forest

the blossoms of the tropical flowers in the rain forest are particularly beautiful and impressive.

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2.24 km

Cenizo (Ulmus Mexicana) – The 1,000-Year-Old Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

An impressive experience! In about two hours, with breaks to marvel and take photos, you hike from almost 1,600 meters to over 1,800 meters in altitude to admire this 1000-year-old …

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2.55 km

Waterfall at the End of Pipeline Trail

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At the very end of the Pipeline Trail, this majestic view awaits you. Depending on the weather, more or less water falls down. Follow the course of the river bed …

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3.51 km

IMPORTANT: In November 2022, the suspension bridge itself was still closed as a transition. However, an alternative crossing was created under the bridge. So use this one if the bridge is still locked. :)

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5.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.00 km

Elevation

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