Taiwan’s Top 100 climbs and routes for riders who want more.
Location: Nantou Distance: 23km Elevation Gain: 600m+ If you’re looking for a scenic cycling route in Nantou County with a mix of nature, a bit of a challenge, and a true escape from the city, the Huisun Forest Recreational Area is one to check out.…
Location: Nantou Distance: 41km Ascent 850m Provincial Highway 16 in Nantou County, is one of the few roads that penetrates into the Central Mountain range of Taiwan. It is a shame or perhaps an environmental blessing that plans to expand the road over the mountains…
Location: Taoyuan Distance: 95km Elevation Gain: 1,400m Moving into the second half of the Top 100, we’d like to include a route that passes through every county, starting from a train station. Taiwan’s railway system makes it easy to hop off a train; whether it’s…
Location: Nantou County Distance: 104km Elevation Gain: 1500m Sun Moon Lake: A Tour de France-Inspired Ride in Taiwan Sun Moon Lake has always been one of Taiwan’s most picturesque cycling destinations, now thanks to the support of the L’Étape Series by Tour de France, it…
Location: Taichung/Nantou Distance: 80km Elevation Gain: 1000m This is one of those rides that almost nobody does, and that’s exactly why it’s so good. It’s a Taichung loop that slips into Nantou County and back again to Taichung, the main event using a lonely single-lane…
Location: Taoyuan Distance: 57km Elevation Gain: 900m Let me be straight with you before we get into this: Taiwan is an incredible place to ride a road bike. But if you’re showing up here expecting a paradise of mountain bike trails, you’re going to be…
Top 100 Routes, including the best climbs, city loops, and alternate traverses around the island. Each route includes distance, elevation, surface notes, and why it’s worth riding. Each black pin links to the write-up. To make navigation easier, we’ve split the climbs into two maps.…