Santander · Hiking

Ferrocarril Del Bucaramanga

1.7 mi
round trip: 2,194 ft
climb: 2,160 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Ferrocarril Del Bucaramanga is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Santander, Colombia. It runs between about 1,840 ft and 2,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Bucaramanga, about 4.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cuchilla El Espina, Cuchilla Palo Negro and Cuchilla Los Argelinos. For camping, Don Polo and El Gato 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ferrocarril Del Bucaramanga for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.