The Mountain trail for land preservation and urban demarcation is a comprehensive landscape management strategy for the Eastern Hills area of Bogotá. The project aims to connect the city’s eight million inhabitants to their natural environment and provide a boundary for future urban growth. 

The project was approved by government in November 2007 and improves social mix and cohesion while establishing a boundary between built space and forest reserve. 

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

The mountain trail will define the future border line between the city and the mountainous forest reserve surrounding Bogotá over a distance of 52km. The core strategy is to clearly mark and preserve the border line between the built space and the natural areas serving as an important recreational resort. 

The city is surrounded by an impressive mountain range. The project, Mountain trail for land preservation and urban demarcation, connects eight million inhabitants to their natural environment. The 52 kilometer long path links neighborhoods to each other, improving social mix and cohesion, while marking the border between built space and forest reserve.