Cerro de Monserrate desde Bogotá — circular

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Colombia

Bogotá D.C.

Cerro de Monserrate desde Bogotá — circular

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Cerro de Monserrate desde Bogotá — circular

02:22

5.41km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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83 m

Road to Monserrate

Highlight • Viewpoint

The summit of Monserrate allows you to see a large part of Bogotá. I recommend going up at 5:00 a.m. to catch the sunrise.

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2.38 km

The footpath to Monserrate is open daily except Tuesdays from 5:00 AM. It takes approximately one hour to climb the 1,500 steps.

At the top, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view over the Sabana de Bogotá.

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2.91 km

Basilica of the Lord of Monserrate

Highlight • Religious Site

The picturesque, whitewashed Basilica of the Lord of Monserrate was built in the 17th century on Monserrate and, with its shrine to the "Fallen Jesus" (El Señor Caído), is a …

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5.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

504 m

171 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

575 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

21°C

11°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Monserrat Monastery Hike, Bogota, Colombia.

Bogota
Well I am on a bit of a walkabout in Bogota in Colombia. This morning I did the Monserrat Monastery hike on the edge of the city. For me that means I walked 2ks to a bus stop, caught three buses across town and then did the Monserrat hike. It’s very similar to the Pen Y Fan main tourist …