For most people the hills of Hong Kong make any hike a challenge. But for those who want to go extreme, we asked our subscribers to tell us what they thought was Hong Kong’s toughest day hike. Then of course we had to do them.

Starting in Stanley this hike takes in three steep peaks combining the first section of the Wilson Trail and the 5th and 6th sections of the Hong Kong Trail. The walk starts with the famous steep steps of the Twins before moving onto a slightly gentler agent but higher elevation of Violet Hill. From Violet Hill you decent down to Park View for a chance to lunch and visit the art museum if it is open.

The second half starts with climbs up to Jardine’s Lookout and Mount Butler with panoramic views across Victoria Harbour and the Southern District before a long descent past the two reservoirs in Tai Tam Park.