Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route

DOC track · Nelson/Tasman

Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route is a 11.8 km DOC tramping track in Nelson/Tasman with 1,137 m of climbing and a high point of 1,801 m.

Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route
Photo: Department of Conservation

The most popular route to Angelus Hut in fine weather.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance11.8 km
Time (DOC)6 hr
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced, Expert
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain1,137 m
Elevation loss275 m
Highest point1,801 m
Lowest point893 m
RegionNelson/Tasman
Start-41.84727, 172.79905
End-41.88804, 172.74824

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

Elevation profile of Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge RouteElevation from 905 m to 1,795 m over 11.79 km.500 m1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km
Elevation from 905 m to 1,795 m over 11.79 km.

Walked by TrailTreks

We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Nelson Lakes.

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GPX file

Download the Angelus Hut via Pinchgut Track and Robert Ridge Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.

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.

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