Laguna Espejo Hiking Excursion

On this excursion from Malalcahuello, we'll hike to Laguna Espejo located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada glacier in the La Araucanía region of Chile.

Laguna Espejo Hiking Excursion

We'll start this hiking route from Malalcahuello at 7:30 am at Kilometer 0 of the Lonquimay Volcano Crossing. The total hike extends 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) and has a medium difficulty level, with altitudes ranging from 1,720 to 2,554 meters (5,643 to 8,379 feet). Throughout the route, we will make several stops to enjoy the landscapes.

Initially, we'll traverse a wooded area with native species including araucarias and ñirres. After this, the route leads to the eastern face of the Sierra Nevada glacier, where we find Laguna Espejo, or 'Mirror Lake.'

While enjoying the reflection of the mountains on the lake, we'll have a snack consisting of an energy bar, a candy, and an isotonic drink. Notable waterfalls flowing into the lagoon will be observed, particularly the Salto Punta Negra waterfall.

After visiting Laguna Espejo, we'll return to the meeting point, arriving at 4:30 pm.