Hobart Intercity Cycleway (15.6km), South East Tasmania, Tasmania

Hobart Intercity Cycleway is a 15.6km, grade 2 hike located in the South East Tasmania, Tasmania. The hike should take around 4 hrs to complete.

Length: 15.6km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: One Way

Start: Hobart

End: Claremont

Location: South East Tasmania

Closest town: Hobart

Tasmania

From state capital: 1km

Longitude: 147.3353243

Latitude: -42.87559891

Hike summary

A high standard rail trail located beside the main railway line.

This concrete-surfaced trail runs from the Hobart Regatta Grounds on Queens Domain, past the Botanic Gardens, Runnymede Historic House and residential areas, linking the northern suburbs with the city centre. There are urban landscape views, colourful murals and the Tasmanian Transport Museum en route. The trail runs beside an active railway, connecting the Port of Hobart with Claremont in the north. In Claremont a trail branches along the spur line to Cadbury's. There are very few road intersections and it’s popular with recreational users and commuters.

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Tasmania.

Route and GPX file

This hike is missing a route map and GPX file. If you have one for this hike, please upload your .gpx or .kml file here.

Upload GPX file

Tips

Hobart to Claremont in South Eastern Tasmania

Hobart area, 1km from Hobart

Sealed

Flat coastal

For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

Gear you might need

As well as including the Ten Essentials, my planning, food and packing checklists provide an summary of things to consider on your day, overnight and multi-day hikes. Every person and every hike is different, so customise your kit according to your needs. Download your free checklists here >>

Location

Getting there

Get directions

Weather

Gallery

If you have any great photos from this hike and are happy to share them, please upload your .jpg files here.

Please note: Uploading photos does not transfer ownership of copyright away from you. If requested, you will be credited for any photos you provide and can ask they be deleted at any time.

Upload photos

Hikes you might like

Let someone know before you go. Register your trip intentions here. Your trip intentions will be emailed to your emergency contact.

Suggest an edit

Does this hike info need updating? maybe the route, features or access conditions have changed? Suggest an edit here.

Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

Preparing to Hike | Hiking Safety | Hiking Skills | Hike Navigation | Hacks and Tips