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Mt Stromlo Summit Climb – The Handlebar loop from Molonglo Valley

Road cycling routes

Australian Capital Territory

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb – The Handlebar loop from Molonglo Valley

Moderate

36

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Mt Stromlo Summit Climb – The Handlebar loop from Molonglo Valley

01:08

17.1km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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After 14.0 km for 209 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.97 km

Mount Stromlo Observatory Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Views aren't spectacular, but it's a great climb nonetheless. Don't forget to check out the criterium circuit at the base of the climb, either!

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2

8.31 km

Mt Stromlo Summit Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Excellent road cycling route to the summit of Mt Stromlo.

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3

14.1 km

View of Black Mountain from Stromlo Leisure Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get warmed up for a chilly April start and +80km loop to Black Mountain and back. Be able to peel off the layers when its warmer and you are climbing Mt Ainslie and Black Mountain

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4

14.4 km

The Handlebar

Highlight • Cafe

5

14.5 km

Stephen Hodge Criterium Cycling Circuit

Highlight • Cycleway

Canberra's very own criterium circuit at the base of Mt Stromlo

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6

14.7 km

Stromlo Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

4.46 km

2.02 km

269 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

7.49 km

669 m

184 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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