Batongguan Traversing Trail
Taiwan · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 52/100
At a glance
| Countries | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Nantou-Hualien (Yushan NP) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 96 km |
| Typical duration | 8 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 3000 m |
| Best season | Oct-Apr |
| Start | Dongpu Trailhead (Nantou) |
| End | Shanfeng Trailhead (Hualien) |
| Permit / guide | yes - national park permit |
| Special gear | none |
Score
52/100
1921 Japanese-era cross-island route over the Central Mountain Range; landslide-prone eastern half makes it Taiwan's hard-man classic
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Official figure 96.1 km / 8 days; max altitude approximate (~3,000 m); eastern section poorly maintained with collapse points
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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