Adelaide, South Australia · Road route 04

Corkscrew–Gorge Road Loop

A punchy hills loop pairing Gorge Road with Adelaide's short, steep Corkscrew Road climb.

Distance
48.5 km
Elevation
660 m
Difficulty
Hard
Ride time
2 hr 45 min–3 hr 45 min moving time
GPX route outline · Starts near Victoria Square
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Route overview

Plan the ride

A punchy hills loop pairing Gorge Road with Adelaide's short, steep Corkscrew Road climb.

Climbing practice without an all-day distance

City
Adelaide
Surface
Paved roads
Start location
Victoria Square
Recommended tyre width
28–32 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time
2 hr 45 min–3 hr 45 min moving time
Route data checked

The GPX file and page data were checked on this date. This is not an on-the-ground closure check; verify current conditions before riding.

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Highlights

Climbing practice without an all-day distance. Climbing practice without an all-day distance

03

Water

No refill points are verified in this guide. Start with enough water for the route and check any planned refill is open on the day.

04

Coffee stops

No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Victoria Square or along the route.

05

Parking & public transport

Start near Victoria Square. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.

06

Bike setup

Start with 28–32 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.

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Download the GPX

Import the file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS, Bryton or another navigation app. Review the full line before the ride.

Download Corkscrew–Gorge Road Loop GPX