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Fischer's Tower – Ol Njorova Gorge Trailhead loop from Elsamere Nature Reserve

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Fischer's Tower – Ol Njorova Gorge Trailhead loop from Elsamere Nature Reserve

Hard

5.0

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Fischer's Tower – Ol Njorova Gorge Trailhead loop from Elsamere Nature Reserve

06:39

82.5km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Hell's Gate National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.06 km

Fisherman's Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Lakeside camp with nice facilites and restaurant.

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9.26 km

Fischer's Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fischer’s Tower is a volcanic plug near the northeastern border of Hell’s Gate national park, with a height of approximately 25 meters. You can bike directly to its base. An …

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16.4 km

Kaparitania turnoff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Half a kilometers east of the Ol'Njorowa Gorge and Ranger station the main road follows the valley as gravel toward the east at Elsa Gate, and paved toward the northwestern …

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16.9 km

Ol Njorova Gorge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Pedestrian canyon trails start here with mandatory guides. You can leave your bike safely with them. There are also mountain bikes for rent here, and biking guides to explore Hells Gate National Park.

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17.7 km

Gorge Overlook and Artisan Market and Metalworkers Workshop

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful crafts are on sale surprisingly far from the tourists entrance. Look for the silversmith working at the fire

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67.0 km

Central Tower Overlook

Highlight • Natural Monument

Scenic vista of the iconic volcanic plug column standing in the valley. A trail leads down a gravel road to an Artisan market and further into the gorge.

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82.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.0 km

7.74 km

6.05 km

5.84 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

39.1 km

21.0 km

12.2 km

5.84 km

3.87 km

578 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,160 m)

Lowest point (1,640 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

23°C

13°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Fischer's Tower

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