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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Weston Creek

Road cycling routes

Australian Capital Territory

Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Weston Creek

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Mount Stromlo Observatory – Mt Stromlo Summit Climb loop from Weston Creek

01:12

20.2km

250m

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: May 13, 2026

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

After 13.4 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.69 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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2

7.79 km

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Excellent road cycling route to the summit of Mt Stromlo.

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3

13.5 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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4

13.9 km

The Handlebar

Highlight • Cafe

5

14.0 km

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6

14.1 km

Stromlo Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

B

20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.69 km

2.54 km

265 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

6.20 km

287 m

184 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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