Luohe Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Sha-Li River Riverside Walk

   Riverbank parks run about 36 km in total; a typical walk is a few kilometres between bridges1-3 hours, as desiredeasyFlat; no climbing

   Flat riverside parks along the confluence of the Sha and Li rivers, the easiest walking in the city.

2. 2

   Yuewan Lake Park Loop

   Lakeshore loop; length is not published, so measure the route on AmapAbout 1 houreasyFlat; no climbing

   Easy lakeshore stroll beside Luohe Museum, suited to families and early-morning exercise.

3. 3

   Shahe National Wetland Park Walk

   Park area is 651 ha; walkable length depends on the open sections2-3 hourseasyFlat; no climbing

   Large wetland on the Sha River flood-storage basin, the best birdwatching walk in Luohe.

4. 4

   Chaya Mountain (Chayashan) Rock Trails

   Network of stepped paths; listings advise at least one day for the whole areaFull daymoderateModerate stepped climbs on granite outcrops

   Granite peak cluster known as the Monkey King mountain, about 25 km west of Suiping; the nearest real hill hiking to Luohe.

5. 5

   Yaoshan (Mount Yao) Summit Trails

   Several stepped routes; length depends on route chosenFull daymoderateSubstantial climb on stone steps

   Mountain scenery of the Funiu range with a large Buddha statue nearby, entry about ¥65 (~$10) per listings.

6. 6

   Jigongshan Baoxiaofeng Route

   Route: gate, shuttle bus to Baojian Pass, Baoxiaofeng peak, Meiling Dance Hall, Yilu, then walk down Changsheng ValleyHalf to full daymoderateModerate climb to Baoxiaofeng ridge

   Cool summer hill resort on the Henan-Hubei border with 20th-century villas and the rooster-shaped Baoxiaofeng peak.

7. 7

   Sanhuangzhai Songshan Climb

   Stepped climb with suspension bridge sectionsHalf dayhardSteep stone steps; cable car optional (about ¥100 return, ~$15)

   Cliff-edge climbing on Songshan (Shaoshi range), the most dramatic hike reachable in a long day from Luohe.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

Seasonal conditions in Luohe.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.