The Riesling and Rattler Trail (54km), Regional South Australia, South Australia

The Riesling and Rattler Trail is a 54km, grade 2 hike located in the Regional South Australia, South Australia. The hike should take around 3 days to complete.

Length: 54km

Duration: 3 days

Grade: 2

Style: One Way

Start: Riverton

End: Clare

Location: Regional South Australia

Closest town: Riverton

South Australia

From state capital: 130km

Longitude: 138.7510538

Latitude: -34.15433889

Hike summary

This trail traverses two beautiful areas of SA countryside just a couple of hours drive north of Adelaide. It is a long high quality trail traversing a variety of rural landscapes and small rural villages. There are many options available to enjoy the whole trail or just short sections.

The rail trail is gently graded.
All road crossings have facilities to cross safely.
Allow extra time to leave the trail to explore vineyards and historic features
The trail features many original cuttings, embankments and bridges
Many quality interpretive signs at regular intervals

Experience the best of the Riesling Trail on the only tour on this rail trail

Riverton former Railway Station site to Clare former Railway station site

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Trail Features

Rail Trail

Tips

Riverton to Clare in Regional South Australia

130km north of Adelaide

Fine gravel

Gentle gradient

Photo credit: Rail Trails Australia. For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

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About the region

South Australia has made a name for itself as a relaxed region full of wine, wildlife and natural wonder. Its capital of Adelaide is home to a sophisticated art and dining scene, and the ‘Festival City’ knows how to celebrate, with a calendar full to the brim with events. Beyond the capital city, undulating wine regions produce classic Australian drops, migrating whales glide along rugged coastline and koalas snooze among the treetops on wind-swept islands.

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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.

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