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Mount Buller via Klingsporn Bridle Track (17km)

Mount Buller Alpine Resort

Victoria

16.7km

7 hrs

Grade 4

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Quick overview: Experience the alpine environment of Victoria on the 16.7km Mt Buller via Klingsporn Track, a full-day, Grade 4 hike in the Alpine National Park. Starting and ending at Mirimbah Picnic Ground, this circuit trail takes around 7 hours to complete, offering a steady climb through forest and open spur country leading up to the Mount Buller summit. Located 242km from the capital city and just a stone's throw away from the town of Mirimbah, this trail provides a rewarding sense of space and elevation, ideal for those seeking a challenging yet approachable alpine experience.
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
Mount Buller Alpine Resort
Victoria
Nearby town: Mirimbah
From state capital: 242km
Latitude: -37.11101638401319
Longitude: 146.4010190757496
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Mt Buller via Klingsporn Track is a 16.7 km, grade 4 hike located in Alpine National Park, Victoria, and typically takes around seven hours to complete. It is a solid full day walk that offers a steady introduction to Victoria’s alpine environment without the sustained steepness found on some of the more direct summit routes.

This route is often regarded as one of the more approachable ways to reach the summit of Mount Buller. The Klingsporn Bridle Track follows a measured climb through forest and open spur country, making it well suited to walkers looking for an alpine experience that builds gradually rather than demanding an immediate, hard ascent.

The walk begins from a carpark on Loch Street near the Mount Buller Resort toll gate, directly opposite the Mirimbah Picnic Ground. From here, locate the Klingsporn Bridle Track to the east and begin the climb along the northern side of the Mirimbah Spur. The track rises steadily through tall forest, providing shade and a sense of distance from the nearby resort roads.

After roughly four kilometres, you reach Thank Christ Corner on McLaughlan Shoulder Spur. This is a key navigation point where several tracks intersect. A trail runs south along the eastern side of the spur, while another climbs directly uphill. Stay on the lower track and follow it across a series of shallow gullies before reaching Burnt Hut Spur. From here, the climb becomes more pronounced as you ascend toward the microwave tower, passing east of the Buller Reservoir along the way.

Near the upper slopes, you will pick up the Summit Nature Walk. Follow this well defined track west as it leads directly toward the summit of Mount Buller. The final climb is straightforward, and the summit area provides a rewarding sense of space and elevation after the long approach.

Once you have spent some time at the top, you can return the same way via the Klingsporn Bridle Track. For those looking to add a more demanding finish, an alternative return is possible. Retrace your steps about 100 metres from the summit area to find a faint track on the left that follows the ridgeline of McLaughlan Shoulder. This route descends steeply for around two kilometres before reaching a junction where the spur splits along the high point of Mirimbah Spur. Ignore the left branch and take the right hand option heading north east, descending for about 900 metres back to Thank Christ Corner.

From here, turn west onto the Klingsporn Bridle Track and follow it back down to the trailhead, completing a varied and rewarding circuit that balances gradual climbing, alpine terrain, and a clear sense of journey through Mount Buller’s landscape.

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.

Practical information

  • This walk is suitable only for very fit and experienced hikers, with close to 1,300 metres of accumulated vertical ascent over the day.
  • It is a demanding alpine hike that should not be underestimated and is best avoided in summer or winter unless you are highly experienced in alpine environments. In winter conditions, appropriate snow travel equipment such as crampons, an ice axe, or snowshoes may be required.
  • A high level of fitness, self reliance, and well maintained equipment is essential. You are responsible for ensuring you are properly prepared, capable of navigating independently, and able to manage rapidly changing alpine weather conditions.

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Mount Buller via Klingsporn Bridle Track (17km)

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

Getting to the trailhead: Mount Buller Alpine Resort.

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

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Nearby towns: Barwite, Bonnie Doon, Goughs Bay, Jamieson, Kevington, Macs Cove, Maindample, Mansfield, Merrijig, Merton, Mount Buller, Mount Buller Alpine Resort, Mount Buller Village, Sawmill Settlement, Tolmie

About the region

The Alpine National Park stretches across 646,000 hectares of rugged beauty in Victoria’s high country, northeast of Melbourne. It’s the largest national park in the state, encompassing much of the Great Dividing Range, including Victoria’s highest peak, Mount Bogong, which rises to 1,986 metres. The park’s northeastern edge meets the border of New South Wales, connecting with Kosciuszko National Park to form a vast and continuous alpine environment. These high plains, snow gum woodlands, and river valleys hold a rich mix of natural wonder, history, and cultural significance.

This is a place that rewards time and curiosity. Whether you’re hiking across windswept ridgelines, cycling along twisting mountain trails, or following old stock routes once used by cattlemen, the Alpine National Park offers experiences that feel deeply tied to the landscape. During the warmer months, the grassy plains burst with wildflowers and the cool air carries the scent of snow gums. In winter, the region transforms again, drawing backcountry skiers and snowshoers into a quieter, snow-covered world.

There are many ways to explore this country. The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing takes in some of the region’s most dramatic scenery, threading through river valleys and over exposed alpine ridges. For something equally rewarding, the Razorback Trail leads to Mount Feathertop, Victoria’s second-highest peak. The narrow ridge that leads there offers striking views across the high country and a sense of immersion in the landscape that’s hard to forget. Mount Bogong, the highest of them all, is a tough climb but a deeply rewarding one for experienced walkers.

Beyond the trails, the park also tells stories of the people who’ve called this place home for thousands of years. The Alpine National Park lies within the traditional lands of the Taungurung and Gunaikurnai Peoples. Their deep cultural connection to Country continues today, woven into the fabric of the landscape. Scattered throughout the high plains, you’ll also find huts once used by mountain cattlemen, many of which now offer shelter for hikers and skiers.

For those seeking more than hiking, the park has plenty to offer. Remote four-wheel drive tracks crisscross the region, with the Wonnangatta Valley offering one of the most iconic routes through steep, forested country. The Mitta Mitta River provides thrilling white-water rafting, while cross-country and downhill skiing draw visitors in the colder months. No matter how you travel through the park, there’s a sense of rawness and scale that makes each visit memorable.

The Alpine National Park isn’t a place to rush through. It’s a landscape shaped by time, weather, and tradition. Take the time to pause, breathe the cool mountain air, and absorb the silence. Whether you’re following a well-worn trail or forging your own path, this high country offers something both grounding and expansive.

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