Clare Valley Riesling Trail

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The Clare Valley Riesling Trail is one of Australia's most popular and accessible walking and cycling trails.

Steeped in history, flanked by quiet townships and vineyards, blessed with stunning vistas and never far from delightful restaurants, cafes and cellar doors, the Riesling Trail is immensely enjoyable and totally free.

The Clare Valley's reputation for riesling inspired the naming of the Riesling Trail; a multi-use recreational trail for walking and cycling, which presently utilises 25 kilometre of a disused section of a former railway line connecting the townships of Auburn, Leasingham, Watervale, Penwortham, Sevenhill and Clare. The trail is now an integral segment of the 800 kilometre Mawson Trail and provides a wonderful opportunity to discover and experience the townships, soak up the history of the Clare Valley and enjoy the grandeur of its unique, unspoilt rural landscape.

Brochure and Map

Download a copy of the Riesling Trail brochure [PDF 1.6mb] and map [PDF 162kb].

Trail Loops
You need not travel the full length of the Riesling Trail in one attempt. Three 'Loop Trails' exist which allow you to  return to your starting point without back-tracking. Loop trails are sign posted and maps are available from local outlets.

Trail Facts
Length: Total distance 25 kilometresRiesling Trail, Clare Valley
Distance between towns:
Clare to Sevenhill 7 kilometres
Sevenhill to Penwortham 4 kilometres
Penwortham to Watervale 5 kilometres
Watervale to Leasingham 2 kilometres
Leasingham to Auburn 7kilometres

Use & Terrain
The Riesling Trail is great for walking and cycling, also ideal for both wheelchairs and pushers. While the length of the trail can be cycled in approximately two hours, the experience will be enhanced by completing the trip in stages (via the Loop Trails) and visiting attractions along the way. You'll find picturesque countryside with spectacular views of the Clare Valley's vineyards and hillsides. A tranquil and safe thoroughfare, with a gentle gradient.

Seasons
Suitable for year round visits - use caution in summer months during days of extreme temperatures.

Signage
You'll find signs in place along the Riesling Trail indicating directions and distances, points of special interest and 'Loop Trails'.

Car Parking
Riesling Trail car parking is available at Clare, Sevenhill, Watervale and Auburn.
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