Cerro San Sebastián (1905 m)

Cerro San Sebastián
We take the local bus to the national park Huerquehue and after some formalities at the entrance we start to hike. Andreas was about to make a comment on the walking poles of the man in front of us when he turns and asks us in German if we are from Switzerland (busted!). He is Chinese but works in Zürich and his German is very good. We continue at a “pas de zurichois” through an almost jungle like forest to a plateau where we already get the views of the Villarica and the Lago Tinquilco. One more part in the forest of Araukarie trees before some scrambling and ridge walk starts. We are rewarded at the top with a 360 degrees view and spend a good hour at the summit.
The way down is long, hot and steep and the swim in the Lago Tinquilco is pure delight. Once back in Pucón we get some ice cream and beer before heading back to the hostel.
Tomorrow we go to the natural hot springs of Los Pozones, about an hour away by bus from Pucón.Read more