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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Molonglo Valley

Road cycling routes

Australian Capital Territory

Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Molonglo Valley

Moderate

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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Molonglo Valley

01:10

12.9km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.83 km for 186 m

After 2.09 km for 769 m

After 10.4 km for 769 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.34 km

Stromlo Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

2

1.51 km

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Highlight • Cycleway

Canberra's very own criterium circuit at the base of Mt Stromlo

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3

1.61 km

The Handlebar

Highlight • Cafe

4

1.92 km

View of Black Mountain from Stromlo Leisure Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get warmed up for a chilly April start and +80km loop to Black Mountain and back. Be able to peel off the layers when its warmer and you are climbing Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain

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5

6.77 km

Mount Stromlo Observatory

Highlight • Monument

Nice little urban road climb. Rarely come across vehicles but wildlife - especially kangaroos - are always around. Take care when descending.

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6

6.87 km

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Excellent road cycling route to the summit of Mt Stromlo.

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B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

3.80 km

1.62 km

381 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

2.59 km

1.72 km

663 m

< 100 m

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