Why this ride
A dense sequence of passes, valleys and viewpoint roads. It also links naturally to Adelaide Hills cultural landscape.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Adelaide Hills Gorge and Chain Loop
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 101 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 1 h 52
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
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Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Check state road reports, fire, flood, fuel range and unsealed-road suitability. Specific flag: weekend traffic; fire closure.
Seasonal context
Mar-Nov
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Adelaide
Adelaide is one of the neatest cities in Australia, laid out in 1837 by Colonel William Light on a grid of wide streets, squares and a ring of parklands that still wraps the centre like a green belt. Unlike most Australian colonies, South Australia was settled by free emigrants rather than convicts, and the city has long had a reputation for being quietly civilised, with good food, many festivals, and a relaxed pace. The Torrens river runs through the centre, the Adelaide Hills rise to the east, and the Gulf St Vincent lies to the west.
Read the complete Adelaide write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Adelaide sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Birdwood.
2. Birdwood
Planning note
Birdwood comes up 25 km in. Next is Lobethal.
3. Lobethal
Planning note
49 km in you reach Lobethal. Next is Adelaide.
4. Adelaide
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Adelaide write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Adelaide, late in the day.
Recorded source links
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