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Lobethal Road: Norton Summit to Lobethal, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
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Drives South Australia, Australia The Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa

Lobethal Road: Norton Summit to Lobethal

Lobethal Road · Norton Summit → Lobethal

Intense13 mi30 min1,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,800 ftOne way
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The drive

Lobethal Road climbs out of Adelaide's eastern suburbs and crosses the ridges of the Adelaide Hills. The drive starts at Norton Summit, about 12 km east of the city, and runs 21 km (13 mi) away from Adelaide through Ashton and Basket Range to Lobethal. The bends are nearly continuous the whole way.

Basket Range sits on a ridge at about 462 m, in apple and cherry orchard country with many bed and breakfast cottages. Lobethal, where the drive ends, was founded in 1842 by German Lutheran settlers. The name means valley of praise, and the town is known for the Lights of Lobethal, a Christmas display on its streets each December.

Along the way

  1. Norton Summit
  2. Lobethal Road (Basket Range)
  3. Lobethal
Elevation
1,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,800 ft
Norton SummitLobethal
Curves
Twisty most of the way
Norton SummitLobethal
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Expect cyclists and weekend riders.
  • The bends are nearly continuous, so allow the 30 minutes the drive takes.
  • The Marble Hill and Hunters Road shortcuts near Basket Range are not part of the drive; stay on Lobethal Road.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Traffic SA.

Questions about this drive

How long does Lobethal Road take from Norton Summit to Lobethal?

Lobethal Road from Norton Summit to Lobethal is 21 km (13 mi) and takes about 30 minutes.

Is Lobethal Road twisty?

Yes. Lobethal Road is twisty most of the way, with nearly continuous bends over the Adelaide Hills ridges.

What is Lobethal known for?

Lobethal was founded by German Lutheran settlers in 1842 and is known for the Lights of Lobethal, a Christmas display along its streets each December.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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