Hike to Mount Wellington: circular hike to the summit of Mount Wellington

Hike to Mount Wellington: circular hike to the summit of Mount Wellington

A leader to Mount Wellington Hike, a circular hike to Mount Wellington Summit from Hobart. Contains which routes are to be taken, hiking information and more.

Kunanyi or Mount Wellington is the striking summit, which serves as an iconic background for Hobart, Tasmania's capital. While the summit can be reached by car, the incredible views of Hobart are much better if you deserve it.

In this blog post, I will outline the best hike to Mount Wellington in my opinion. It is a combination of several tracks to form a round loop to the Pinnacle summit and back to The Springs.

Hike to the summit of Mount Wellington

The truth is that there are many ways to hike to the summit of Mount Wellington. In the following, however, I will sketch the path of which I think he's the best way to do this. This summit hike to Mount Wellington is a circular route, which means that you don't have to go back on the way back on the way back.

to the summit of Mount Wellington:

The Springs> Lenah Valley Track> Sphinx Rock> Lower Sawmill Track> Organ Pipes Track> Zig Zag Track

From the summit of Mount Wellington to The Springs:

Mount Wellington Summit> Zig Zag Track> Pinnacle Track> The Springs

How long does it take to run up Mount Wellington?

Since The Springs is already at a medium height of 720 meters above sea level, the hike to Mount Wellington (1271 meters) only takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. However, if you want to have a decent fitness and keep a good pace, this can be mastered in about an hour.

Can you drive up the Mount Wellington?

The answer is. You can drive via the Pinnacle Road to the summit of Mount Wellington. At the top is a large parking space where you often park a lot of vehicles, including large delivery vans and buses.

If you want to see the incredible view of Hobart from the summit of Mount Wellington, but do not want to go on foot, you should drive by car. However, note that the road to the summit is often closed in different places in bad weather and snow. At the foot of the Pinnacle Road there is a sign that informs you about the active closures.

If you don't have your own car, you can book a full -day card for Mount Wellington Explorer. This is a shuttle bus service that stops at various points along the Pinnacle Road, including The Springs, The Chalet and Pinnacle Summit.

Buchen: Wellington bus full day card

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The Mount Wellington Summit Walk: circular hike

Hiking route: 8.7 km circular path
Duration: 2.5-3 hours of return to The Springs
Höhe: 595 m Total height difference | 1271 meters of Amsl on Mount Wellington Summit
Medium (pretty steep)

The summit hike to Mount Wellington, which I suggest, begins in the Springs. To get here, you can drive by car, buy a ticket for the Wellington Explorer or go on foot from afreen.

The hike is quite steep and overcomes almost 600 meters of altitude over 4 kilometers. However, the routes on Kunanyi are incredibly well maintained and quite full. The route follows a round loop outlined above. I also attached a card below that outlines the circuit that I suggest.
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The sources for the Sphinx Rock

Take from the Springs from the Lenah Valley Track, which you reach on the right side of the Pinnacle Road, and go up from The Springs from Mount Wellington. This is a relatively flat route that runs along the ridge to the Sphinx Rock.
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Sphinx Rock is a great viewpoint on the Mount Wellington, which offers similar (even lower) views of Hofart. You have to open a steel gate to come by. The Council installed this goal to prevent small children from going to the steep cliff waste.

After enjoying the view, prepare your legs for a short but sharp descent on the Lower Sawmill Track. You will find this starting point at the fork right next to the Sphinx Rock viewpoint.
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The Lower Sawmill Track and Organ Pipes Track

The Lower Sawmill Track is the steepest and most difficult way on this Mount Wellington hike to the summit. But don't worry, it is only short -term and before you know it will jump back on the Pinnacle Road.
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Cross the street and continue up until you reach a fork that is signposted as an "organ pipes track". This is a longer way, but to reach the summit of Mount Wellington, turn left on this fork to follow him with Zig Zag Track.

The organ pipes are one of Hobart's most famous landmarks. These are high and steep dolitals that are one of Mount Wellington's most striking features. Apparently these pillars were formed in the Jura period when Tasmania separated from today's continent of Antarctica.
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The organ Pipes Track offers a good breather for the legs after the previous steep piece. After about 800 meters you will get another fork with the signpost to the umpteen Zag Track.

Zick-Zack track to Mount Wellington Summit

The Zig Zag Track is a steep, well -shaped path that serves as the main route for the summit of Mount Wellington. While there are many hiking trails on Mount Wellington that lead to this way, the Zig Zag Track is the only way up, apart from taking the street.
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This last shock offers many opportunities to stop and admire the view of Mount Wellington and Hobart. However, keep pressing, because you definitely have the best prospects from the summit!
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Mount Wellington Summit & The Pinnacle Lookout

The first sign you will see that you approach the summit is the highly towering tip known as an Australian transmission tower. If you go on from here, you will get to the official peak and some viewpoints.
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The observation center

The Pinnacle Observation Center is an indoor viewpoint with many details about the history of the building of the Pinnacle Road. It is a great place to escape the weather and admire the view from above.

If you pass the center, there are also a few epic viewpoints on a wide and spacious promenade with a view of Hobart.
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Viewing platform Südwest

The second viewing platform on the summit of Mount Wellington is the South West Viewing Platform. This is another short promenade with a view of the hinterland of Wellington Park and the mountains behind it.
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Return to Springs via the Zig Zag Track & Pinnacle Track

The last section of the hike to Mount Wellington leads over the Zig Zag Track and the Pinnacle Track back to The Springs. The only way back on this summit round is the Zig Zag Track because there are no alternative trails for the summit.

As soon as you have arrived at the fork, where you have received the Zig Zag Track from the Organ Pipes Track, continue straight ahead and follow the signs to The Pinnacle Track.

This path is much gentler than the sawmill and overall a convenient descent back to The Springs.

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