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Knocklofty Summit Track – Knocklofty Summit loop from Hobart

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Australia

Tasmania

Knocklofty Summit Track – Knocklofty Summit loop from Hobart

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Knocklofty Summit Track – Knocklofty Summit loop from Hobart

01:50

17.3km

580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.20 km for 520 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Janets Pond

Lake

2.56 km

Knocklofty Summit Track

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a lovely scenic walk through native bushland above West Hobart that climbs gradually through open forest with a few shady sections and past frog ponds to panoramic viewpoints …

Tip by

3.04 km

Knocklofty Summit

Highlight • Summit

Knocklofty Summit is the highest point in the reserve at 375 metres, and is a peaceful spot to pause after a lovely walk through the open eucalypt forest. The summit …

Tip by

14.1 km

Cascade Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

Cascade Gardens is a spacious, green park at the base of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, set around the Hobart Rivulet. Wide lawns, mature trees, and the sound of running water …

Tip by

14.5 km

Cascades Female Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cascades Female Factory is the most significant site in Australia linked to female convicts, offering insight into a part of history that’s often overlooked. Set along the Hobart Rivulet …

Tip by

17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.23 km

804 m

491 m

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

3.77 km

2.89 km

2.64 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

15°C

7°C

0 %

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