- Durationapprox. 6 hours incl. driving
- Group1 to 4 people
- WhenDaily with reservation
- GuideDE, CH-DE, EN, ES
Built at the end of the 19th century, this railway carried coal from Amagá to Medellín. Today it is almost overgrown. You hike the old track bed through dark tunnels, over an original railway bridge and through the green mountains of Antioquia.
What happens
Drive into the countryside
Southwest in an air-conditioned car, cold drinks on board.
Hike on the old track bed
2 to 3 hours, flat, about 10 kilometres there and back. Through dense vegetation and overgrown tunnels.
Tunnels and bridge
The original bridge and the tunnels are the best photo spots of the day.
History along the way
Your guide tells how the railway linked Medellín with the coal fields and why it fell into ruin.
Included
- Pickup and return from your accommodation in Medellín
- Private driver and guide, air-conditioned electric SUV (BYD Yuan Up)
- Cold soft drinks on board
- Guided hike
- History and photo stops
- Guide speaks German, Swiss German, English and Spanish
Good to know
- Light hiking shoes and weatherproof clothing.
- Suitable for anyone with normal fitness, the route is flat.
- A torch or phone light for the tunnels.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the hike?
Easy. The route is flat and about 10 kilometres there and back.
Where is Amagá?
Southwest of Medellín in the department of Antioquia, in the former coal-mining area.
