Which is harder, Bibbulmun Track or Overland Track section 6?

Bibbulmun Track is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (588 mi (946 km), 8,911 ft (2,716 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Bibbulmun Track vs Overland Track section 6

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units

	Bibbulmun Track	Overland Track section 6
Distance	588 mi946 km	10.0 mi17 km
Elevation gain	8,911 ft2,716 m	810 ft247 m
Typical duration	36 days	1 day
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	National	National
Country	Australia	Australia
Best time to hike	Best months: May, September, October, November	Best from February to February
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Bibbulmun Track vs Overland Track section 6: which should you hike?

At 588 mi946 km, Bibbulmun Track is the longer route — roughly 578 mi930 km more than Overland Track section 6 (10.0 mi17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Overland Track section 6 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.