Melbourne, Victoria · Road route 08

1 in 20 & The Wall Loop

A compact Dandenong circuit pairing Melbourne's benchmark 1 in 20 climb with The Wall from Monbulk.

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Distance: 46.8 km
Elevation: 920 m
Difficulty: Hard
Ride time: 2 hr 45 min–3 hr 45 min moving time

GPX route outline · Starts near Upper Ferntree Gully

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Route overview

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A compact Dandenong circuit pairing Melbourne's benchmark 1 in 20 climb with The Wall from Monbulk.

A first serious Dandenong climbing day

City: Melbourne
Surface: Paved mountain roads
Start location: Upper Ferntree Gully
Recommended tyre width: 28–32 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time: 2 hr 45 min–3 hr 45 min moving time
Route data checked: 4 September 2026

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.

Highlights

A first serious Dandenong climbing day. A first serious Dandenong climbing day

Hazards

Tourist roads are narrow, damp and busy later in the day. Start early, use lights and descend within sight distance.

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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.

Coffee stops

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

Parking & public transport

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

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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