M O U N T N E L S O N

Steady 6% gradient climb rewards you with sweeping views of Hobart, Bruny Island & the Derwent. A short ride, but don’t underestimate it!

Route Overview
22 km • 500 m climbing • Sealed • Intermediate
Steady climb, rewarding summit views, and café at the top.

What to Know
Duration: ~1–1.5 hrs

Surface: Sealed roads

Difficulty: Intermediate
Bring layers—weather shifts in Tas.

Why We Love It
Historic signal station (1811), sweeping Derwent & Bruny views, and a cafe built into the old signalman’s hut. Look out for swift parrots & wallabies tasmania.com+2hobartandbeyond.com.au+2tastrails.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2hobartandbeyond.com.au+2

Post-Ride Stop
Six Russell Bakes — great coffee and even better pastries!

Ride it with us — join our next local bunch ride or book a tailored guide.

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