Walls of Jerusalem Circuit

Route overview

A multi-stage route through Walls of Jerusalem National Park, with highlights including alpine lakes, pencil pines, dolerite peaks, remote camps.

Walls of Jerusalem Circuit gives hikers a structured way to experience Walls of Jerusalem National Park over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.

Walls of Jerusalem Circuit is a 34 km hiking route through Walls of Jerusalem National Park, suited to hikers who want remote Tasmanian alpine plateau hiking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.

Trail facts

Country

Australia

Region

Walls of Jerusalem National Park

Distance

34 km

Typical duration

2–4 days

Difficulty

Hard

Elevation gain

Not specified

Best season

December to March

Trail type

Alpine circuit

Access and logistics

Permits and access

Check current permit, quota, park-entry or guided-access rules with the official source before planning this route.

Bookings

Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.

Safety context

Snowfields, altitude, rapidly changing weather, hut or campsite logistics and difficult passes require careful preparation.

Highlights

alpine lakes, pencil pines, dolerite peaks, remote camps

Why find a buddy

This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.

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