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Sri Lankan Railway Track – Kithalella Railway Bridge loop from Ella Railway Station

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Sri Lankan Railway Track – Kithalella Railway Bridge loop from Ella Railway Station

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Sri Lankan Railway Track – Kithalella Railway Bridge loop from Ella Railway Station

03:51

12.4km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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769 m

Kithulgala Railway Walk

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You mainly meet tourists here

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1.09 km

View of Waterfall and Terraced Fields from the Railway

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1.59 km

The trail goes with the rail of Sri Lankan Railway. Some locals aware to be careful. Being honest, the train drives slowly and makes a lot of noise (you can hear the machine unless you see the train).

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2.49 km

Kithalella Railway Bridge

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On the way to Ella Rock you pass this bridge. Shortly thereafter you can turn left at a small restaurant and continue the hike

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3.57 km

View of Little Adam's Peak

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Here is a great view of the "Little Adam's Peak" and is, so to speak, the middle station for the ascent to Ella Rock and on to the second vantage …

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3.82 km

View from Ella Rock

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View Point you can see Ella, Little Adams Peak and the Worlds Ende 😉

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4.25 km

Ella Rock: First Viewpoint

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Either walk further to the second viewpoint (maybe better than the first one) or return back down

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6.50 km

Kinigama Forest Reserve

Forest

10.9 km

Railway Walk to Ella

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It goes back to Ella on the tracks.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

994 m

179 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

3.72 km

721 m

230 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 23 May

29°C

19°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Kithulgala Railway Walk

View of Waterfall and Terraced Fields from the Railway