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Alto de la Cruz por la reserva forestal Bosque Oriental de Bogotá — ida y vuelta

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Colombia

Bogotá D.C.

Alto de la Cruz por la reserva forestal Bosque Oriental de Bogotá — ida y vuelta

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Alto de la Cruz por la reserva forestal Bosque Oriental de Bogotá — ida y vuelta

02:19

6.47km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

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25 m

Bicycle parking

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A perfect place to leave your bike and start the hike to Cerro de la Cruz. It's right at the beginning of the trail.

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762 m

Trail along the La Vieja creek

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The trail follows the La Vieja ravine (water is prohibited!) and leads to Claro de Luna and then to Cerro de la Cruz.
It is recommended to stay on the …

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3.21 km

Cerro de la Cruz

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Cerro de la Cruz, located in the mountains surrounding Bogotá, is a place of pilgrimage and spiritual reflection. At the end of the 19th century, Dominican friars climbed here to …

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6.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

1.50 km

Surfaces

6.32 km

162 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Comments

June 9, 2023,Bogota - Quebrada La Viecha - Cerro de la Cruz

Attention: Admission is regulated, always closed on Mondays. Load the app "Caminos Cerros Orientales" (Spanish only), choose the first tour (there are 4 more in Bogota), choose dates about 1 week in advance, enter something with a real email address and reserve. QR code comes via email and must be shown.
Only certain routes are allowed, so not all paths …

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Trail along the La Vieja creek

Cerro de la Cruz

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