Dibbins Hut - Mount Loch Circuit Hike (20.5km)

The Dibbins Hut - Mount Loch Circuit is a 20.5 kilometre, grade 4 hike in the Alpine National Park, Victoria. It is a challenging but rewarding hike that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

The hike can be done as a long day walk or an overnight trip. If you are planning to overnight, there is a camping area at Dibbins Hut.

The hike begins by following a 4WD road along a ridge towards Mount Loch. The views from this section of the hike are amazing. Just short of Mount Loch, you will turn right onto the Australian Alpine Walking Track. The Australian Alpine Walking Track is a well-maintained track that takes you past Derrick Hut and down Swindlers Spur to Dibbins Hut.

The last kilometre before Dibbins Hut is quite steep, so be sure to take your time. Dibbins Hut is in a beautiful river flat beside the Cobungra River. It is a great place to have lunch or spend the night.

The return route first crosses the Cobungra River on a small bridge. From there, you will climb a few meters and then cross Cobungra Gap into the watershed of the East Kiewa River.

From Cobungra Gap, you will travel north-east to the Red Robin Battery. The Red Robin Battery is a fascinating relic of the gold mining era. From the Red Robin Battery, you will swing southerly along a 4WD track that climbs steadily to the Red Robin Mine.

The Red Robin Mine is no longer in operation, but it is still a popular spot for hikers and photographers. From the Red Robin Mine, you will follow a fairly level ridge back to Mount Loch and then to the start at the carpark.