Freycinet Peninsula Circuit

Tasmania, Australia

17.7 miles (28.4 km) · 3,146 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Freycinet Peninsula Circuit is a 17.7-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 3,176 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 1,932 feet at an average 10.2% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,146 ft (959 m)
Average gain	178 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 1,693 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	59.2%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Freycinet Peninsula Circuit

How much elevation gain does Freycinet Peninsula Circuit have?

Freycinet Peninsula Circuit has 3,146 ft (959 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.4 km). That averages 178 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Freycinet Peninsula Circuit?

The difficulty score for Freycinet Peninsula Circuit is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Freycinet Peninsula Circuit?

The longest climb on Freycinet Peninsula Circuit runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 1,693 ft (516 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 59.2%.