Taipei Grand Hike 3 | 台北大縱走第三段

### Shout-out to Malcolm Couchsufers in Taiwan Taipei Grand hike part 3

Taipei Grand Hike Part 3: Xiaoyoukeng to Fengguizui
tarting from the Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center, this classic route conquers the highest peak in Taipei City—Mount Qixing—before traversing across Lengshuikeng, Qingtiangang, and the tranquil ridge of Ding Shan and Shihti Ling, finally ending at Fengguizui. Spanning approximately 13 kilometers, the trail features post-volcanic sulfur landscapes, sweeping 360-degree panoramic views, expansive pastoral grasslands, and serene cryptomeria pine forests.
Itinerary Route:
Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center ➔ Qixing Mountain Main Peak (Activity Pillar - West) ➔ Qixing Mountain East Peak (Activity Pillar - East) ➔ Lengshuikeng Visitor Center ➔ Qingtiangang Visitor Center ➔ Shiti Ling ➔ Ding Shan ➔ Fengguizui (Activity Pillar - North)

### Event Details

• Time: Tue, August 4, 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM (approx. 4 hours depending on pace), try take the bys 1:10 PM to back to city
• Meeting Point: MRT NTU Hospital Station, at the bus station across the road, outside of Exit 4. We will catch the 1717 bus leaving sharply at 8:30 AM to head directly to Xiaoyoukeng.
• What to bring: Plenty of water (at least 2.5–3L, highly crucial), high-energy snacks/lunch, sturdy hiking boots, sun protection, rain gear, and a towel.
• What to expect: Post-volcanic sulfur vents at Xiaoyoukeng, steep stone steps scaling the highest peak in Taipei (1,120m), panoramic basin views, open grasslands at Qingtiangang, and the peaceful forested trails of Ding Shan.
• Difficulty: 5.5/10 (Demands good physical stamina due to continuous stone steps and major elevation gain, though technically straightforward).

台北大縱走第三段：小油坑至風櫃口

本段路線自小油坑遊客服務站出發，征服臺北市最高峰七星山主峰與東峰，接著下切至冷水坑、擎天崗草原，再經由頂山與石梯嶺步道緩行至終點風櫃口。全長約 13 公里，沿途涵蓋壯觀的火山噴氣孔地貌、無敵環景視野、綿延草原與幽靜柳杉林。
路線規劃：
小油坑遊客服務站 ➔ 七星山主峰[活動柱-西] ➔ 七星山東峰[活動柱-東] ➔ 冷水坑遊客服務站 ➔ 擎天崗遊客服務站 ➔ 石梯嶺 ➔ 頂山 ➔ 風櫃口[活動柱-北]

### 活動資訊

• 時間： 8月4日（周二）早上 8:15 – 下午 1:00（約 4 小時，視步伐而定）目標
  搭到 1:10 從風櫃口發車的公車市民小巴 1
• 集合地點： 捷運台大醫院站，4 號出口外馬路對面的公車站，我們會搭乘 8:30 發車的 1717 公車直達小油坑。
• 攜帶物品： 充足飲用水（非常重要，建議 2.5 至 3 公升）、高熱量零食與午餐、防滑登山鞋、防曬用品、雨具、毛巾。
• 行程亮點： 小油坑硫氣孔奇觀、台北第一高峰七星山無敵視野、擎天崗大草原與頂山柳杉林小徑。
• 難度： 5.5/10（需有良好耐力應付持續的石階爬升與長距離徒步）。

台北大縱走第三段導覽影片
This video provides a helpful visual guide of the terrain and scenery you can expect along Section 3 of the Taipei Grand Trail.