Hiking for Beginners in Monterrey

Located just 10 minutes from downtown Monterrey, it's a traditional place to start hiking. Its path follows a watercourse that flows into a large turquoise water pool with a waterfall, ideal for a refreshing swim in summer. Although the terrain is mostly marked, some areas require appropriate footwear and good foot positioning. It is recommended to go slowly and focus on learning this type of terrain

• Distance: 8.4 km
• Time: 4 hours More information:
• La Estanzuela (
lacumbreana.org)

The friendliest trail around Monterrey is in the town of Allende. With 5 kilometers of travel, you will embark on an adventure along a river surrounded by abundant water and vegetation. You will be surprised by its blue pools and waterfalls. Remember to wear appropriate footwear for walking on the water, as well as food and hydration for the tour.

• Distance: 5 km
• Time: 1 hour
• More information: Rio Ramos (lacumbreana.org
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An excellent option for a mountain getaway in Monterrey. Its trails are wide, guarded by forest rangers, and have drinking fountains and bathrooms for greater comfort. If you want to introduce your family to hiking, we recommend the Pinal Trail. Here you will learn to walk in silence, to connect with nature and to renew yourself physically and mentally. After this walk, you can explore other sidewalks in the park, such as Los Coatis, El Chile or Mesa del Epazote. Keep in mind that the bike tour is considered more advanced and requires previous experience

• Distance: 13.2 km Time:
• 5 hours More information:
• El Pinal (
lacumbreana.org)

At its top, you will find a protruding stone that is very reminiscent of the one in the movie The Lion King. This mountain will provide you with the opportunity to learn what to take with you on your excursions, from the right footwear to food and hydration, as well as the importance of the schedule. The trail is well marked and is ideal for smaller groups who wish to enjoy nature in silence

• Distance: 6.4 km
• Time: 3 hours
• More information: Cerro El Chupón (
lacumbreana.org)

The path to the rock only takes about an hour to climb and takes us to a viewpoint from where we can see a large part of the metropolitan city of Monterrey. As we move forward, the terrain becomes more challenging, with a greater presence of vegetation. It's important to take time to prepare and choose the right footwear, especially on rainy or humid days, when the terrain

• Distance: 3.5 km
• Time: 2 hours
• More info: Wikiloc | Mirador Villa Montaña -
La Piedra Trail

Built in the 1960s and dismantled in 1983 due to several incidents, including some fatal ones, the Cerro de la Silla Cable Car is now a very famous hiking route among the city's inhabitants. Its steep climb represents its main challenge; it is an excellent way to train your legs in the mountains and will prepare you to conquer others such as its summit of Las Antenas, Pico Norte or

• Distance: 5.2 km
• Time: 2.5 hours
• More information: Cable car (lacumbreana.org
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This trail serves as an introduction to the Cerro de las Mitras. This hill, with around 14 peaks and tens of kilometers of trails, offers extensive exploration. Piquín is an ideal place to start exploring this hill without taking very high risks. Its path takes us through tree-covered trails, immersing us in nature, and culminates in a viewpoint with

• Distance: 4.6 km
• Time: 2.5 hours More information:
• Pico Piquín (
lacumbreana.org)

This mountain offers a route with not very high physical difficulty, where you can experience how your body responds to the stimuli of sport. At its top, you'll find one of the many Schoenstatt chapels distributed around the world. Without a doubt, this is one of the most incredible because of the view it offers.

• Distance: 5.8 km
• Time: 3.5 hours
• More information: Schoenstatt Hill (lacumbreana.org
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Located almost in the center of the city, Las Antenas provide an ideal route if you are starting out in the world of hiking. Its steep but short climb will introduce you to the slope of the mountains in this region of Mexico. We are sure that their view will change your perspective of the city

• Distance: 6 km
• Time: 2.5 hours
• More information: Las Antenas (lacumbreana.org
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This tour is an adventure from the start. It starts on the Monterrey-Saltillo highway and crosses a bridge. Then, we arrived at a large canyon where we walked for about 5 kilometers until we reached Paso del Caballero. Here, it is crucial to pay attention to hydration, since the route takes place in a fairly dry environment, and it is vital to bring enough water.

• Distance: 11.2 km
• Time: 4 hours More information:
• Paso del Caballero (
lacumbreana.org)