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About. Hartz Mountains National Park has been shaped by ancient glaciers and offers visitors a window into Tasmania’s remote and rugged south-west wilderness. You’ll feel on top of the world as you gaze out at the seemingly endless mountain peaks, stretching towards Tasmania’s southern coast.
Hartz Mountains National Park is located in the south of Tasmania, Australia. It is one of 19 Tasmanian National Parks, and in 1989 it was included in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, in recognition of its natural and cultural values. The Hartz Mountains were named after the Harz mountain range in Germany.
Sep 28, 2022 · Hartz Mountains National Park is nestled between Southwest National Park and the verdant hills of Huon Valley, covering 71.4 ㎢ of southern Tasmania’s wild glacially carved landscape. The park is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and is located only 90 minutes south of Hobart.
At the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Hartz Mountains National Park is one of Tasmania’s most accessible alpine areas. Its high peaks simultaneously provide grandstand views into the mountainous Southwest wilderness and comforting looks down into the Huon Valley.
Want to find the best trails in Hartz Mountains National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 7 great trails for walking and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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- According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hartz Mountains National Park is Hartz Peak , which has a 4.7 star rating from 32...
- According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hartz Mountains National Park is Hartz Peak and Mount Snowy Track . This trail is estimated to b...
- There are 7 trails in Hartz Mountains National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 549 AllTrails community reviews.
- If you're looking for elevation gain, Hartz Mountains National Park has you covered. Hartz Peak and Mount Snowy Track boasts the most elevation g...
People come to Hartz Mountains National Park for the hiking. Glaciers have cut high elevation lakes into the plateau formed by this dolerite mountain range. Waterfalls cascade off the range and it's all to be explored on foot. There are three recommended short walks of under an hour in the park.
Hartz Mountains National Park is a national park in Southern Tasmania and is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Being only a little more than an hour drive from the state capital of Hobart, Hartz Mountains National Park is an easy-to-get-to park for wilderness hiking.
