This is a hike with many steps. It has a challenging start, it begins straight up on a sheer hillside. The views are amazing so it is worth it!

You will start with The Twins lowest top, Stone Hill 268m, and continue with it’s highest top Cheung Lin Shan 344m. After The Twins you will hike yet another top, Violet Hill 433m.

4,8 km (GPS Distance 5,0 km)
Difficulty: Hard (5/5)
Time: 1,5-2h
Elevation: Gain; Appx. 605 m, Loss; Appx 403 m
Distance posts: W001–H008
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Startpoint – GoogleMap
Endpoint – GoogleMap

Highlights: The scenic views over Stanley and Repulse Bay.

How to get there: Take bus no 6, 6A or 260 at Exchange Square in Central. Get off at Wilson Trail on Stanley Gap Rd between Repulse Bay and Stanley after you passed Chung Hom Kok Rd.

How to get home: You will end this section next to HK Parkview from where it is easy to find a taxi. You can also walk down to Wong Nei Chung Gap where you have many bus options.

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Good to know
The view is not always in front of you, make sure to look behind you from time to time! If you are continuing to section 2 there is a supermarket next to HK Parkview if you need to top-up your drinks/food.