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Junjianyan Hiking Trail

軍艦岩親山步道

Junjianyan Hiking Trail
Photo credit: Ming Chang
Alternative spellings:
Battleship Rock Trail
Junjianyan and Danfeng Shan Hiking Trail

About this trail

Junjianyan Hiking Trail crosses pale sandstone ridges above Beitou. Its distinctive ship-shaped rock and exposed summit viewpoints overlook Taipei Basin, while the broader route continues through low-elevation forest toward the Danfeng Shan area.

Trail condition

Scrambling Walking only
How much hands-on movement is required?

No hands-on climbing is normally required.

Exposure Low exposure
How serious are the consequences of a fall?

No significant exposed sections or dangerous drop-offs.

Navigation Easy to follow
How easy is the route to follow?

The trail is well defined and generally easy to follow.

Getting there

By Public Transport

Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Trailhead:
Search for “Junjian Yan Hiking Trail” on Google Maps, then choose a suitable MRT or bus route to reach the trailhead.

MRT Beitou Station Trailhead:
Search for “MRT Beitou Station” on Google Maps, then choose a suitable MRT or bus route to reach the trailhead.

By Car

Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Trailhead:
Navigate to “Junjian Yan Hiking Trail” on Google Maps. The trailhead is on the campus. Campus parking rules apply.

MRT Beitou Station Trailhead:
Navigate to “MRT Beitou Station” on Google Maps. Street parking in the surrounding residential area is limited; public transport is recommended.

Planning essentials

Distance
5.7 km
Duration
2h 40min
Trail type
point-to-point
Difficulty
Moderate ⓘ
Location
Taipei
Elevation Gain
295 m
Max elevation
230 m
Min elevation
0 m
National Park Permit
NO
Police Permit
NO
Public Transport
NO