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Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Machu Picchu

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5.0

(5)

144

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Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Machu Picchu

00:38

1.92km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

View of Machu Picchu

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have the best view of the city. You can turn here from the Inca Trial or from the guided tour of Machu Picchu if you have booked Tour 1.

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539 m

Machu Picchu Viewpoint

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A fantastic sight of a mystical city. From above through the clouds on the old walls, up to the Wayna-Picchu where the keen eye can discover traces of the narrow path and some buildings.

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789 m

Sun Temple (Machu Picchu)

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The Temple of the Sun was a sacred enclosure built by the Incas to pay tribute and offer sacrifices to the sun in Machupicchu. This star was one of the …

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921 m

Temple of the Three Windows

Highlight • Historical Site

The architecture of the Incas is and remains impressive. This skill of building seamlessly and mortar etc. in such a way that all the buildings are earthquake-proof.
The Temple of …

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1.13 km

Central Plaza of Machu Picchu

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The main square is at the western end of the urban sector of Machu Picchu in a naturally elevated position and consists of a flat terrace on which the most …

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1.50 km

View of the Temple of the Condor

Highlight • Historical Site

Make sure to book your tickets in advance!

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1.62 km

Machu Picchu

Highlight • Historical Site

Machu Picchu is epic. The ruins stand 2,430 meters above sea level amidst a tropical mountain forest in a stunningly beautiful environment. It was probably the most incredible urban creation …

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1.87 km

Machu Picchu

Highlight • Historical Site

Those who don't want to take the bus to Aguas Calientes can also get back on foot in one and a half to two hours. But beware, there are irregular …

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1.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.26 km

574 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.20 km

260 m

194 m

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,490 m)

Lowest point (2,420 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

3°C

0 %

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5.0

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Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Machu Picchu

00:38h

1.92km

90m

Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Machu Picchu

View of Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Viewpoint

Sun Temple (Machu Picchu)

Temple of the Three Windows

Central Plaza of Machu Picchu

View of the Temple of the Condor

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