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Essentials about the MacLehose Trail in brief
What few Hong Kong travelers know is that Hong Kong is not only one of the most densely populated cities in the world, but right next to its high-rise canyons lie a multitude of unspoiled natural landscapes. If you want to discover the natural beauty of Hong Kong, it is best to put on your walking shoes and set out on one of the countless hiking trails. For those who can’t get enough of hiking, the MacLehose Trail is recommended. At 100 kilometers long, it is the longest continuous hiking trail in Hong Kong and was named one of the 20 most beautiful hiking trails in the world by the National Geographic Magazine.
The route of the MacLehose Trail
The MacLehose Trail begins in the east of the New Territories in Sai Kung and ends in the west in Tuen Mun. The total distance covers 4,830 meters in altitude, leads over 23 hills or mountains and through eight country parks. The lowest point of the trail is at sea level, the highest is Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest mountain at 957 meters. Incidentally, the trail is named after Sir Murray MacLehose, the longest serving British governor of Hong Kong, who himself was a passionate hiker.
The sections of the MacLehose Trail
The MacLehose Trail is divided into ten sections that vary in length, trail conditions, and difficulty. What all sections have in common, however, is that they are well marked, often concrete, and often with steps due to the frequent rainfall. Of course, you don’t have to hike the entire length of the MacLehose Trail in one piece, but can hike individual sections depending on your time budget, preferred landscape and desired level of difficulty. By the way, there are campsites along the trail to spend the night. And with a bit of luck, one or the other rhesus monkey or wild boar will cross your path on the trail.
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Getting there
By public transport:
Due to its length, there are many ways to get to the MacLehose Trail.
By car:
Due to its length, there is a large number of access and parking possibilities on the MacLehose Trail.
Photos: LUFC, 針山, CC BY-SA 3.0 / C J B Scholten at English Wikipedia, R38943437917 Upper section of Tai Mo Shan Road meandering up the mountain, CC BY 2.5
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English version: Machine translation by DeepL