Manzanar-Malalcahuello Bike Path
In short
A 12 km family bike path along an old railway line between Manzanar and Malalcahuello.
The Manzanar-Malalcahuello bike path, in Curacautín, is 12.3 km long (24.6 km round trip) and follows the old Araucanía railway line, along the Cautín river and through tunnels (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- A family ride: easy to moderate, about 2 hours (source: Araucanía Andina).
- Rent a bike in Malalcahuello (same source).
- End the day at the Manzanar or Malalcahuello hot springs.
Getting there
On route CH-181: Manzanar is 18 km from Curacautín, and Malalcahuello further on towards Lonquimay (source: Araucanía Andina).
Before you go
Wear a helmet, bring water and cash, and take your rubbish back (source: Araucanía Andina).
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Town
- Curacautín
-38.46996, -71.61121 (a point along the route) · View on map · Source of the point (© OpenStreetMap contributors / Wikidata)
Today's conditions
No conditions have been added for this area yet.
Information from official sources, with the date of the last check. Confirm with the source before you go: araucania.tours informs, it does not guarantee conditions.
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