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Semuc Champey Natural Pools – View of Semuc Champey loop from Lanquín

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Semuc Champey Natural Pools – View of Semuc Champey loop from Lanquín

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Semuc Champey Natural Pools – View of Semuc Champey loop from Lanquín

01:01

3.18km

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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752 m

Semuc Champey Entrance Sign

Highlight • Rest Area

The colorful letters form the goal to the entrance of the nature reserve. The visitor center with toilets is also located here. There is an entrance fee to visit Semuc Champey.

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1.15 km

Semuc Champey Natural Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

To get to the sinter terraces, it is advisable to switch to a four-wheel drive vehicle in Lanquin. After about 50 minutes you will reach the chargeable entrance. You should …

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1.22 km

View of Semuc Champey

Highlight • Viewpoint

To the viewpoint it is a short but steep climb. The view of the pools with the turquoise color is beautiful.

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1.56 km

View of Semuc Champey

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

1.82 km

Semuc Champey Pools

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

3.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.81 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.27 km

107 m

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Semuc Champey Natural Pools – View of Semuc Champey loop from Lanquín

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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