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Knocklofty Summit Track – Knocklofty Summit loop from Hobart

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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 near the summit. The track passes through diverse vegetation, with plenty of views across Hobart, the Derwent estuary, and kunanyi / Mount Wellington, making it a fantastic route to explore without travelling too far from the city.

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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 sits within native bushland, and though the views are limited from here, you can catch glimpses of kunanyi / Mount Wellington through the trees. You’re likely to see wallabies and other native wildlife while you’re here, making it a great place to enjoy the quiet scenery before heading back along the track.

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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 make it a calm place to spend time. There are picnic tables, barbecues, toilets, and a playground, with flat, easy paths throughout. It’s one of the more relaxed spots in Hobart, with plenty of space to spread out.

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 Track, the preserved yards and ruins help explain how women and children lived here during the colonial period. It’s one of eleven locations included in the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage listing. Entry to the site requires a ticket, with interpretive displays and facilities available on site.

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)

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