In Cautintal and its vicinity are three national parks and beautiful Reservas,
National Park Conguillio and Tolhuaca, and Reserva
Malalcahuello, Nalcas.
Reserva Nacional Conguillío
The National Park with its 60 832 hectares Conguillío is one
of the most beautiful national parks in Chile.
The park was established in 1950 mainly to protect the still
numerous existing Auracarien built.
Because sometimes they look like umbrellas spanned by the National Park is
also Conguillío Las Paraguas - called - the umbrellas.
At its center stands the majestic forever fuming volcano
Llaima (3125 m), which is among the most active volcanoes in
South America.
The last time there was an outbreak in 2008.
By ash and lava flows, numerous lagoons.
The largest of the "Lago Conguillío" in the can is to be bathed in summer.
In the north you will reach the National Park Conguillío of
Curacautín by car.
The entrance is at the Laguna Captrén (about 1 ½ hours
drive).
Since the road is partly to ride hard with a normal city
car, it is recommended that to drive with a jeep.
Entrance to the park: U.S. $ 5.50
The brilliant "Sierra-Nevada-path" (10 km, about 3 hours one
way) begins at the parking lot at Playa Linda, at the east
end of Lake Conguillío.
The walk through Auracarienwaelder is rather simple and
offers breathtaking views of Lake Conguillío, the Llaima
volcano, and a large proportion of the total remaining
parks.
A path from the "Sendero de Chile" (18 km, about 6 hours one
way) links the "Laguna Captrén" with the "Guardaría
Truful-Truful".
At the "Laguna Captrén" Executed "Los Carpinteros" (8 km,
about 2 ½ hours one way) to the breathtaking, 1800-year-old
Araucaria 3 m thick Madre.
It is the biggest tree in the park
In winter, skiing can also be made.
Over Information to, and on other routes, the hotel
Andenrose, located about 12 km east of the Camino Curacautín
International.
From there, the National Park Conguillío be reached directly.
Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas
The national park was established in 1931 and Malalcahuello comprises 12 789
ha In contrast, the National Park Nalcas founded until 1967
and covers 17 530 ha today, these two parks managed together
and bear the name "Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello-Nalcas".
Apart from huge lava fields and Auracarienwaeldern are the
main attractions of the park and the two Lonquimay Tolhuaca.
When Lonquimay volcano is one of the most famous ski resorts
in Chile.
This is very popular to drive especially because of the
extraordinary experience of skiing on a volcano.
This ski area can be of the "Camino International" is
reached only by car.
Transportation is available from the hotel Andenrose (12 km
east of Curacautín reached at the International à Camino by
bus).
Ski equipment at Cabanas Ruca Pehuen, these are located on the outskirts of
Malalcahuello
But in summer it is worth a trip to the crater and its
tributary Lonquimay, the "Crater Navidad", which was created
by the eruption 1988th
From there, you have a wonderful view of the park
In addition, there are 10 different color-coded hiking
trails throughout the National Park.
Often this can be observed Huasos, which together carry just
their herds.
Provides information and maps about the various hiking trails at the park
headquarters in Malalcahuello at the International and the
Hotel Camino Andes rose.
Reserva Nacional Tolhuaca
Founded in 1935, this National Park covers 6474 hectares and
located 49 km north of Curacautín.
The park is known for its diverse vegetation and the
abundance of species of animals.
To admire, there are also waterfalls, lagoons and the two
"Laguna Malleco" and "Laguna Verde".
The main river is the "Río Malleco", which empties into the
"Laguna Malleco".
From there, the waterfall plunges "Salto Malleco," as one of the main
attractions of the park, 49 meters in depth.
There are seven marked trails of which one of the most
popular is the "Salto Malleco Trail".
This is relatively flat and has 13 information stations.
He leads the main attraction, the "Salto Malleco" pass and
provides insight into the diverse nature of the national
parks.
Besides this, there are still 6 more marked trails that lead through
Auracarienwälder, past lagoons and waterfalls, and many
breathtaking viewpoints.
In the "Laguna Malleco" are the park administration, as well as picnic and
camping areas.
You can reach the National Park of Tolhuaca Curacautín by
car (approx. 35 km).
