Cycling in Knysna
3 cycling routes from Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa, 21 to 34 km, 85 km mapped in all, with up to 450 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (13 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface and road routes, 82% paved, 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 3
- Lengths
- 21–34 km
- Biggest day
- 450 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- 82% paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 4
- Longest gap
- 16 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 82% paved · 18% gravel or unpaved — 15 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Climbs
- 4 named climbs.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 3 routes.
- Ridden
- Mar to Apr, Dec.
Cycling guide to Knysna
Knysna in Western Cape, South Africa, offers several cycling routes mostly in loop forms and one out-and-back. Routes range from 20.6 km to 34 km featuring climbs with elevation gains from 294 m to 450 m. Cyclists can explore places like Green Pastures, Hornlee, and Belvidere, along with several others on different routes. The routes start and end close to towns such as Knysna and Rheenendal, providing access to railway stations. Surfaces include mostly paved roads but with notable stretches of gravel or unpaved sections, and some routes include sections on main roads without cycle lanes. The routes cover both urban and semi-rural areas with elevation gains reflecting moderate climbing challenges.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
December to April, with recorded rides in December, March, and April; temperature data is unavailable.
Terrain
The terrain includes moderate climbs with the largest ascent reaching 251 m over 5.2 km at an average gradient of 4.8%, peaking at 270 m above sea level. Gradients can reach a maximum of 11.6% on some climbs. Routes vary from 20.6 km to 34 km with elevation gains up to 450 m, combining paved and gravel surfaces for mixed terrain cycling.