Gertrude Saddle Route
DOC track · Fiordland
Gertrude Saddle Route is a 4.3 km DOC tramping track in Fiordland with 620 m of climbing and a high point of 1,411 m.
Gertrude Saddle includes rocky alpine terrain and should only be attempted by experienced trampers and in good weather. Wet weather, snow or ice create treacherous conditions in any season.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-6 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 620 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 1,411 m |
| Lowest point | 794 m |
| Region | Fiordland |
| Start | -44.76912, 168.00278 |
| End | -44.74206, 168.01202 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- The Chasm Walk (6.7 km away)
- Falls Creek Route (8.1 km away)
- Lake Marian Falls Track (9.0 km away)
- Lake Marian Track (9.0 km away)
- Pass Creek Track (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Gertrude Saddle Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.