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View of Franz Josef Glacier – Lake Wombat loop from Franz Josef

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View of Franz Josef Glacier – Lake Wombat loop from Franz Josef

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4.7

(107)

737

hikers

View of Franz Josef Glacier – Lake Wombat loop from Franz Josef

05:38

17.3km

740m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.10 km

Tree Arch Trail, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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6.15 km

First Lookout on Alex Knob Track

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6.74 km

View of Franz Josef Glacier

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8.18 km

Christmas Lookout

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12.6 km

Lake Wombat

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16.4 km

Franz Josef Glacier Trailhead (Parking Area)

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From here you can also walk towards the glacier

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.90 km

3.34 km

796 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

4.89 km

3.62 km

520 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 3 September

12°C

3°C

96 %

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Comments

December 31, 2023,Alex Knob Track - Aufstieg

Nice, long climb to the viewing point with a view of the glacier.

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January 11, 2025,Alex Knob Track am Franz Josef Gletscher

Technically demanding hike. It's always over hill and dale, especially in the upper area. If the clouds aren't in the way, you can see the glacier several times along the way.

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View of Franz Josef Glacier – Lake Wombat loop from Franz Josef

Tree Arch Trail, Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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View of Franz Josef Glacier

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Lake Wombat

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