Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 5 hours
Distance: 16 kms (round trip)
Climb: 537 meters
Access: Riñinahue
Discover Piedras quemadas trail, the unique landscape of the lava fields, impacting vestiges of a huge volcano eruption spreading over more than 500 hectares, occurring in the Caulle Range in 1922. The trail begins at Pichi Lagoon, from where you climb through the striking Valdivian Forest. Lookouts are on the trail that provide spectacular views of mountains and cascades.
In the Middle of a great conservation park
Parque Futangue is a privately protected natural reserve in southern Chile, located in the Andes near Lake Ranco. It preserves vast areas of temperate rainforest, volcanic landscapes, rivers, and native wildlife, including endangered species. Its importance for conservation lies in protecting biodiversity, restoring degraded ecosystems, and promoting sustainable tourism.
The park also supports scientific research and environmental education, helping people understand fragile ecosystems. By maintaining native forests and watersheds, it contributes to climate regulation and water conservation. Parque Futangue stands as a model of how private initiatives can complement public efforts in safeguarding nature.