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Peter's Pool – Douglas Bridge loop from Franz Josef

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Peter's Pool – Douglas Bridge loop from Franz Josef

Moderate

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363

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Peter's Pool – Douglas Bridge loop from Franz Josef

03:08

11.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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4.99 km

View of Franz Josef Glacier from Sentinel Rock

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Stunning view over the valley and the glacier.

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5.69 km

Waterfall Near Franz Josef Glacier

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Don't be fooled by the pictures, at the viewing point you are still very far from the glacier

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5.70 km

View of Franz Josef Glacier

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At this viewing point you are still very, very far away from the glacier

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6.40 km

Franz Josef Glacier

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Unfortunately the pictures don't match the position... 🤷‍♂️

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6.95 km

Reflection Lake, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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A great reflection in the sun, so only worth seeing when the sky is at least a little blue.

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6.95 km

Peter's Pool

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great reflection

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7.91 km

Douglas Bridge

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Impressive suspension bridge, wobbles a bit when walking

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8.28 km

Douglas Walk

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

3.19 km

2.09 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

3.62 km

627 m

370 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 3 September

12°C

3°C

96 %

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Comments

February 20, 2023,Franz Josef Gletscher

Wonderful tour...view of the Franz Josef Glacier...a great reflection in "Peters Pool" and suspension bridge included 🤩

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December 30, 2024,Schnell noch zum Franz Josef

After a 7-hour drive, some exercise was needed 😅

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