Alex Knob

About

16Km hike, 6-7 hours, 1303 metres

Why go

• Rewards your soul
• Panoramic views of the Southern Alps and glacier valley make every switchback worth it
• The view is worth every step

Must try

• Hike to see the Franz Josef Glacier from afar
• Hike to see the glacier
• Panoramic views of the glacier

Pro tips

• Trail starts from Glacier Valley Road
• Takes about 6-8 hours return
• Pack layers because the weather changes fast
• Start early in the morning
• Parked 0.7 miles down the road in the bigger lot

Good to know

• The weather in the area too rainy and unpredictable
• Trail condition towards the summit - muddy
• Constant noise of helicopters flying tourists up the glaciers

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (125 reviews)

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