5.7 km
Total Distance
222 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A trail through the western sector of Cajas National Park to the shores of the expansive Laguna Luspa. From the Cuenca–Molleturo road, Route 8 and Route 7 cross the páramo through pajonal grasslands and dwarf forests, descending to the water amidst the park's labyrinth of glacial lakes. A demanding high-altitude round trip of approximately 5.7 km.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes