Taipei Grand Trail

Taipei Grand Trail
Qixing Mountain (七星山), located in the second and third sections of the Taipei Grand Trail
Length130 km
LocationTaipei, Taiwan
Began construction2017
Completed2018
Use
Elevation gain/loss1,120 meters
Highest point1,120 meters (Seven Star Peak)
Difficulty
  • Easy
  • medium
  • high
SeasonYear-round
Sights
Surface
  • Natural
  • gravel
  • asphalt
Maintained byTaipei City Government
WebsiteOfficial website

The Taipei Grand Trail is a long-distance trail located in Taipei, Taiwan, combining hiking trails and bicycle paths. It is 130 kilometers long and has an elevation difference of nearly 1,120 meters. The entire route is divided into eight sections, of which 1–7 are green belts (mainly mountain trails), and section 8 and its extensions are "blue belts" (mainly riverside bicycle paths). One-third of the green belt route passes through Yangmingshan National Park and includes the Tatun Volcanic Group, Qixing Mountain (the highest peak in Taipei), the Zhuzihu Flower Sea, the Shuangxigou Historic Trail, as well as the Bishan campsite, the Baishihu Suspension Bridge, the "Jiantanshan Old Place" viewing platform, and the Maokong Tea Garden.[1]

History

In 2017, the Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Public Works Bureau of the Taipei City Government began investigating the mountain trails under its jurisdiction in order to improve the quality of leisure and recreation and build a trail tourism industry. This led to the creation of the Taipei Grand Trail, which connected mountain ridges, ancient trails, mountain paths, and urban roads. The entire network measured about 92 kilometers, divided into seven sections. It was inaugurated on 17 September 2018. In 2021, an eighth section was added, connecting the Taipei Grand Trail to the existing Riverside Park Bikeway, which had been completed in 2011.[2] The section passes by the Jingmei, Xindian, and Tamsui rivers, and the riverside parks along the way, and includes an optional extension. This turned the multiuse trail network into a 130-kilometer loop.[2][3]

Section details

Section Start Attractions End Route length/required time
1 Guandu metro station Erziping Approximately 13 kilometers / 7–8 hours
2 Tianping Pavilion Datun Mountain Xiaoyoukeng Service Station Approximately 12 kilometers / 6–7 hours
3 Xiaoyoukeng Service Station
Fengguizui Approximately 13 kilometers / 7–8 hours
4 Fengguizui Dahu Park metro station / CUST – optional segment Approximately 10 kilometers / Approximately 18 kilometers / 7–8 hours (including transportation) – optional segment
5 Jiantan metro station Bishan Rock Kaizhang Shengwang Temple Approximately 12 kilometers / 6–7 hours
6 CUST Linguang metro station Approximately 11 kilometers / 5–6 hours
7 World Mountain Villa (section point) / National Chengchi University (actual starting point)
Flying Dragon Trail behind Chengchi University Approximately 13 kilometers / 5–6 hours (including transportation) / Approximately 9 kilometers
8 Taipei Zoo station
Guandu metro station Approximately 38 kilometers / 4–5 hours (cycling time)
Extension Jiantan metro station Bailing Sport Park Guandu metro station The extension connects the fifth section with the eighth section.

Section 1 (Guandu metro station – Erziping)

  • Taipei Grand Trail starting point guide sign
  • Zhongyi Mountain Trail entrance
  • Guizikeng Mountain Trail
  • Qingtian Palace
  • Erziping

Section 2 (Tianping Pavilion – Xiaoyoukeng)

  • Miantianshan
  • West peak of Datun Mountain
  • South peak of Datun Mountain
  • Dinghu Calla Lily Trail
  • Yangmingxi Riverside Trail entrance
  • Xiaoyoukeng Arrow Bamboo Forest Trail
  • Xiaoyoukeng and visitor service station

Section 3 (Xiaoyoukeng – Fengguizui)

  • Qixing Mountain and Xiaoyoukeng, seen from the Bailaka Highway
  • The Qixing Mountain monument is the highest point on the entire trail and also the highest point in Taipei City.
  • Milk Lake has a high concentration of sulfurous gases.

Section 4 (Fengguizui – Dahu Park metro station / CUST)

  • Entrance to Shuangxigou Ancient Trail (Wanxi Industrial Road)
  • Meihuashan Triangle Point
  • Yuanjue Waterfall

Section 5 (Jiantan metro station – Bishan Rock Kaizhang Shengwang Temple)

Section 6 (CUST – Linguang metro station)

  • Lion Garden Fude Pavilion next to the CUST walking path
  • Ninety-five Peaks Giant Rock
  • Nangang Mountain Third-Order Triangulation Point

Section 7 (World Mountain Villa / National Chengchi University – Flying Dragon Trail)

Section 8 (MRT Zoo Station - MRT Guandu Station)

References

  1. ^ "臺北大縱走品牌故事＆LOGO介紹" [Taipei Grand Walk Brand Story & Logo Introduction]. taipeigrandtrail.gov.taipei (in Chinese). Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b "納入河濱自行車道段 臺北大縱走完成山水健行版圖" [Including the riverside bike path section, the Taipei Grand Trail completes the map of mountain and water hiking.]. travel.taipei (in Chinese). 29 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
  3. ^ "特色山徑再升級！台北大縱走再加第8段總長130公里" [Featured mountain trails upgraded again! The Taipei Grand Traverse adds an 8th section, bringing the total length to 130 kilometers.]. newtalk.tw (in Chinese). 29 March 2021. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2025.
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