more stats
1,742 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
119 ft
Altitude min
144 ft
Altitude max
119 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance climb
538 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
Avg time

Hans Loop Prologue Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candlebark Park
    Templestowe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7134 in E-Biking
    • #144300 in Trail Running
    • #119092 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,923 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #373 in E-Biking
    • #4,775 in Trail Running
    • #3,896 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks Victoria

Another extension to Hans Loop NW. Nice flowy single track tight through Bush and into open Grass land, linking up with main track

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Flowy

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,465 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hans Loop Prologue located?
      Hans Loop Prologue is located in Candlebark Park, Templestowe, Australia. It is part of the Candlebark Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.74042, 145.14325.
      ▼ How hard is Hans Loop Prologue?
      Hans Loop Prologue is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hans Loop Prologue?
      Hans Loop Prologue has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 119 ft to 144 ft.
      ▼ Is Hans Loop Prologue a point to point trail?
      Hans Loop Prologue is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hans Loop Prologue?
      Hans Loop Prologue is 1,742 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hans Loop Prologue?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hans Loop Prologue. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hans Loop Prologue? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hans Loop Prologue are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hans Loop Prologue?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hans Loop Prologue. The trail is 1,742 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hans Loop Prologue?
      Hans Loop Prologue is a very popular trail. There have been 8,377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,743 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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