Mt. Nangang loop from Academia Sinica

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Mt. Nangang loop from Academia Sinica

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Mt. Nangang loop from Academia Sinica

04:04

12.3km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.50 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.78 km

基隆河城市景觀大景

Viewpoint

3.13 km

View of Taipei from Jiuwufeng Rock

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Behind the stone it goes down quite steeply. Who dares to take a “jump picture” here?

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3.14 km

Mt. Nangang 395 Rock (Jiu Wu Mei)

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3.21 km

Mt. Nangang

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Another summit with another beautiful view of the city. In addition to a well-developed path with steps, you can also take a shortcut with a climbing section secured with a rope.

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3.48 km

Metal Ladder Climb on Xiangshan Trail

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Fun, but not really challenging. You are constantly warned that it is dangerous, but it is not even a via ferrata. There used to seem to be many more on …

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4.04 km

View of Taipei from Thumb Mountain

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Well-maintained paths with countless steps also lead up this mountain. There are boards incorporated into the pavement that indicate the distances to the reference point.

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5.51 km

Xiangshan Peak (Elephant Mountain)

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One of the peaks with a view of the city. There's also a small shelter here if you get caught in the rain. I recommend continuing on; it becomes more secluded and the paths become more natural over time.

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5.66 km

View of Taipei 101 from Elephant Mountain

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That's why you did the climb! Enjoy the view and think about whether you wouldn't like to go further because then you would be (almost) alone. Pleasant change after the crowds on this lovely weekend.

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6.20 km

View of Taipei 101 from the Xiangshan lookout

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This is just the beginning of the hike, there are many, many steps and even more beautiful viewpoints awaiting you. And the number of people is also getting smaller and smaller, hold on.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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