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Ben Lomond Saddle – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown

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Ben Lomond Saddle – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown

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Ben Lomond Saddle – Ben Lomond Summit loop from Queenstown

10:49

26.9km

1,600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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976 m

View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

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A brief foretaste of the fantastic view that is still to come.

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4.31 km

View of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown from a mountain ridge

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There is an incredibly beautiful view from the ridge. If you want to hike the entire ridge, you absolutely need to be sure-footed and not afraid of heights. The path …

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5.37 km

View of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables

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5.65 km

View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

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5.95 km

View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

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Great spot to look back at the view (even when it is a bit rainy)

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6.43 km

View of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables

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6.58 km

Ben Lomond Saddle

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It is sufficient to buy a one-way ticket to get to the mountain station. Afterwards you should definitely take the hike to the Saddle and enjoy the view over Queenstown. Take the quaint hiking trail back to Queenstown.

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7.90 km

Ben Lomond Summit

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Fantastic view in all directions. The climb becomes a bit more exhausting and difficult from the saddle.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.61 km

5.22 km

2.44 km

965 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

7.61 km

4.01 km

3.16 km

1.56 km

807 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 April

15°C

7°C

95 %

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View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

View of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown from a mountain ridge

View of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables

View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

View of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu

View of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables

Ben Lomond Saddle

Ben Lomond Summit

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