Hiking
Activity
6.4 km
Distance
3 hours
Duration
+195m
Elevation Gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Updated 3 months ago
About This Route
Circuit trail around a dramatic limestone plateau, home to rare flora and fauna with archaeological sites.
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Elevation Profile
Trail Details
ActivityHiking
Typeout and_back
Distance6.4 km
Duration3 hours
Elevation gain195 m
Surfacetrail
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