Neuquén · Hiking

Sendero Laguna Las Mellizas

3.6 mi
round trip
2,920 ft
climb
3,721 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Laguna Las Mellizas is an out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in Neuquén, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 2,630 ft and 3,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,180 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Villa Traful, about 5.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Frutilla and Cerro Huelta. For camping, Parador y camping and Camping Paloma Araucana are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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