Río Negro · Hiking

Sendero Refugio Otto Meiling

An out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina.

2.4 mi
round trip
2,440 ft
climb
7,173 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Refugio Otto Meiling is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 5,040 ft and 7,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,280 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Colonia Suiza, about 16 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Mar de Piedras, Cerro Constitución and Cerro Del Viento. Garganta del Diablo is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento Río Alerce and Campamento Río Frias Superior are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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