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Bikepacking from Puli to Hualien City

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Puli to Hualien City

23 h 32 min
Duration
263.2 km
Distance
15,257 m
Ascent
15,694 m
Descent
11.2 km/h
Avg. speed
3,019 m
Max. altitude

Ready for one of Taiwan’s most legendary cycling adventures? The ride from Puli to Hualien City is both epic and rewarding. Starting in Puli, a charming town known for its pure spring water and as the gateway to Sun Moon Lake, you’ll head east across the spine of the island.

This isn’t a route for the faint of heart: it traverses the daunting Central Mountain Range, with a max elevation over 3,000 meters! Expect a real mix of surfaces (paved roads are common, but some sections aren’t so smooth) and mostly quiet roads and scenic tracks—perfect for soaking up epic highland and forest views.

On the final stretch, you descend towards Hualien City, nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Hualien is famed for its laid-back vibe and proximity to the dramatic Taroko Gorge. This ride is truly a bucket-list experience for adventurous cyclists. Just be sure to bring your climbing legs and a camera—you’ll want to remember these views!

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埔里經中橫至花蓮
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埔里經中橫至花蓮

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

中途住觀雲山莊
143.2 km
Distance
4,026 m
Ascent
4,439 m
Descent
中橫-埔里到花蓮
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中橫-埔里到花蓮

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

168.4 km
Distance
3,406 m
Ascent
3,825 m
Descent
埔里至花蓮
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埔里至花蓮

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

埔里 -> 花蓮 (台14線 ->台14甲->台8線)<br /><br />中途住合歡山莊
143.2 km
Distance
4,107 m
Ascent
4,521 m
Descent
Puli to Hwa Lian- Cross Taiwan Central Mountain Range
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Puli to Hwa Lian- Cross Taiwan Central Mountain Range

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

Puli to Hwalian will go across the Taiwan Central Mountain Range, which is aout 9000 feet above the sea level.  After Wu Ling, there will be over 50KM countinue downhill journey.  The bike break is very important.  A bike with disk breaks is recommanded.
158.2 km
Distance
3,957 m
Ascent
4,439 m
Descent
我的Never Stop 中橫挑戰
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我的Never Stop 中橫挑戰

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

一定要完成
141.8 km
Distance
4,450 m
Ascent
4,894 m
Descent
Cross Taroko
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Cross Taroko

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

Take bus to Puli, Nantou and start riding. After arrive to Hualian, take train to Taichung. 
139.6 km
Distance
4,002 m
Ascent
4,464 m
Descent
2010, The  Best friends offered the best bike trip
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2010, The Best friends offered the best bike trip

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

crossing formosa central  cross highway
141.4 km
Distance
3,760 m
Ascent
4,200 m
Descent
1

Taiwan 3rd day

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

143.6 km
Distance
3,160 m
Ascent
3,588 m
Descent
0

2107.10.15 A+組 西進東出

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

2107.10.15 A+組 西進東出
136.2 km
Distance
3,712 m
Ascent
4,128 m
Descent
0

T8 Sun Moon to Toroko

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

160.2 km
Distance
3,067 m
Ascent
3,796 m
Descent
1

武嶺-西進東出

Cycling route in Puli, Taiwan, Taiwan

武嶺-西進東出
138.2 km
Distance
3,702 m
Ascent
4,129 m
Descent

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