Mount Buller - Klingsporn Bridle Track (17km)

Alpine National Park

Victoria

16.7km

7 hrs

Grade 4

Circuit

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Quick overview: Discover the challenging 16.7km circuit trail of Mount Buller via Klingsporn Bridle Track, nestled in Victoria's stunning Alpine National Park, just a hop from the town of Mirimbah. Starting and ending at the Mirimbah Picnic Ground, this Grade 4 hike offers seasoned bushwalkers a steady climb to the summit of Mount Buller with striking views across the Alpine Area. Don't miss the lookout at 'Thank Christ Corner', or the serene ambience of Burnt Hut Spur, before making your way back down the scenic McLaughlan Shoulder ridgeline. A memorable day out, just 242km from Melbourne.

Length:

16.7km

Duration:

7 hrs

Grade:

4

Style:

Circuit

Max elevation: 1772m

Min elevation: 674m

Total Ascent: 1265m

Start: Mirimbah Picnic Ground

End: Mirimbah Picnic Ground

Alpine National Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Mirimbah

From state capital: 242km

Latitude: -37.11101638401319

Longitude: 146.4010190757496

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Hike overview

The Mount Buller via Klingsporn Bridle Track is a good introductory hike to Victoria's Alpine Area and represents one of the less intense approaches to the summit of Mount Buller.

The hike commences from a carpark on Loch Street near the Toll Gate to the Mount Buller Alpine Resort, opposite the Mirimbah Picnic Ground. Locate the Klingsporn Bridle Track to the east and commence the gradual ascent along the norther side of the steep Mirimbah spur.

After approximately 4km you will arrive at 'Thank Christ Corner' on McLaughlan Shoulder Spur. You should be able to locate a track running south on the eastern side of the spur as well as one ascending the spur itself. Remain on the low track and follow it across several gullies onto Burnt Hut Spur. Ascend this spur towards tie microwave tower then pass to the east of the Buller reservoir.

From this point, locate the start of the Summit Nature Walk and follow it west towards the prominent summit of Mount Buller. Ascend the trail to the summit.

After taking some time to appreciate the rewarding views, retrace your steps approximately 100m and locate a trail on your left which follows the ridge line of McLaughlan Shoulder. Descend along the steep ridge for approximately 2km to a trail junction. Here you will find that the spur splits to the north east and north west along the high point of Mirimbah Spur. Ignore the trail to your left and head right (north east) for 900m down the spur to Thank Christ Corner.

Turn west when you reach the Klingsporn Bridle Track and retrace your earlier steps back to your vehicle.

Tips

Only for the very fit, this involves close to 1300m of accumulated vertical ascent.
This is a challenging hike that should not be underestimated. Do not attempt this hike during Summer or Winter unless you are experienced in Alpine conditions and have the necessary equipment for snow hiking (crampons/ice axe/snow shoes)
This hike requires that you have a sufficient level of equipment (in good working order), fitness and self-reliance. It is vital that you take personal responsibility for ensuring you are prepared!

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Mount Buller - Klingsporn Bridle Track (17km)

Total distance: 16619 m
Max elevation: 1772 m
Min elevation: 674 m
Total climbing: 1265 m
Total descent: -1266 m

Getting there

Closest towns to this walk: Benalla, Bright, Dinner Plain, Falls Creek, Harrietville, Hotham Heights, Mansfield, Mitta Mitta, Mount Beauty, Mount Hotham, Myrtleford, Omeo, Porepunkah, Tawonga South, Wangaratta

Getting to the trailhead in Alpine National Park.

From Melbourne, take the Hume Fwy/National Highway M31, C382, Goulburn Valley Hwy/B340, B300 and Mount Buller Rd/C320 to Summit Rd in Mount Buller. Continue along Summit Road Drive to the Mirimbah Picnic Ground. The hike commences from a carpark on Loch Street near the Toll Gate to the Mount Buller Alpine Resort, opposite the Mirimbah Picnic Ground.

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Access conditions

2WD Access
Bitumen Road
Large Car Park
Camping Area

About the region

The Alpine National Park is a national park in the Central Highlands and Alpine regions of Victoria, Australia. The 646,000-hectare national park is located northeast of Melbourne. It is the largest National Park in Victoria, and covers much of the higher areas of the Great Dividing Range in Victoria, including Victoria's highest point, Mount Bogong at 1,986 metres and the associated subalpine woodland and grassland of the Bogong High Plains. The park's north-eastern boundary is along the border with New South Wales, where it abuts the Kosciuszko National Park.

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Track grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

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Mount Buller - Klingsporn Bridle Track (17km)

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Benjamin Cebon

Typo Alert – actually Klingsporn.

This used to be a great downhill mountain bike Trail, but it’s gotten quite rutted, and is no longer maintained for mountain biking.

20/06/2024, 07:21

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  Benjamin Cebon oops. Thanks for picking that up. I’ll fix it today
  
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2. Benjamin Cebon
  
  Darren Edwards will be helpful if people are searching for info online.
  
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  Benjamin Cebon absolutely. I have just fixed it.
  
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Darren Edwards

Awesome hike to do in winter.

20/06/2024, 02:16

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24/03/2022, 05:20

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Grant Hollingworth

Fantastic hike with stunning views of the high country

02/03/2022, 03:25

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Liv Oudemeilink

Willow McConchie Kalyn Donkinyou wanna do it for my birthday Ahahah

10/10/2020, 20:52

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Mount buller - klingsporn bridle track (17km)

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