Outdoor and Adventure Travel in Taiwan
Mt. Dongjunda 東郡大山 reaches 3,617m and is located along one of the four hardest routes in Taiwan, The South Third Section (南三段) Route, is without a doubt the longest and most physically and mentally demanding.
Mt. Dongjunda is ranked #015 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,639m, The East Peak of Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山東峰) is located on the North First Section of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range (北一段) and is surrounded by rocky gravel and scree, and is noticeably devoid of plant life, making it one of the rockiest peaks in the area. Still, it is technically easy and relatively safe, and is suitable for the majority of hikers.
Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #014 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,668m, Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is located towards the northern end of the South Second Section (南二段).
This isolated mountain’s name roughly translates as “Big Reservoir Mountain”.
Mt. Dashuiku 大水窟山 is ranked #013 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,668m, Mt. Guan (關山), sometimes referred to as Guanshan, is the highest peak in Southern Taiwan and is located on the South First Section (南一段) of the Central Mountain Range.
Mt. Guan (關山)) is ranked #012 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
At 3,698m, Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) has a reputation in the Taiwanese hiking community as being one of the most dangerous and difficult mountains to climb. While it is true it’s not easy to get to, it’s also one of our favorites.
Mt. Zhongyangjian (中央尖山) is ranked #011 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
The North Peak of Snow Mountain (雪山北峰) stands at 3,703m and lies on the north ridge of Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Typically, it’s too far out of the way for most hikers to do as part of the normal 2 or 3-day ascent to Snow Mountain’s Main Peak.
Snow Mountain North Peak is ranked #010 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
Mt. Dongxiaonan (東小南山) is one of the four “Rear” peaks of Jade Mountain, that is usually bunched in with Yushan South Peak (玉山南峰) and Lushan (鹿山) on the second or third day of the four-day rear peaks route.
Mt. Dongxiaonan is ranked #009 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
Mt. Nanhuda (南湖大山) is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful peaks in Taiwan. In fact, not only is it one of the top 5 “Must Hike” peaks of Taiwan, it was also immortalized in Taiwan’s 2,000NT currency bill.
Mt. Nanhuda is ranked #008 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
If the name Mt. Mabolasi (馬博拉斯山) is mentioned to anyone in the hiking community, usually the reaction is one of incredulity and awe.
This peak is the namesake of the route it is on (Mabolasi Traverse (馬博橫斷)), which is considered one of the longest, most isolated, most difficult routes in Taiwan.
Mt. Mabolasi is ranked #007 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.
Ranked at the C level (2nd highest difficulty level), the fifth of the ‘must-do’ mountains, Mt. Xiugulan (秀姑巒山) is on a whole other level. Standing at 3,895m, it’s the highest mountain on the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan, which is often referred to the “Spine” of Taiwan.
Listed as #006 on the Top 100 Mountains in Taiwan.