Cycling in Kraaifontein
1 cycling route from Kraaifontein, Western Cape, South Africa, 39 km, 39 km mapped in all, with up to 283 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (7 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 86% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 39 km
- Biggest day
- 283 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Longest gap
- 31 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 86% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 31 km on Around Kraaifontein.
Cycling guide to Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein in the Western Cape of South Africa offers a 39.1 km point-to-point cycling route called Around Kraaifontein. The route passes through several places including Durmonte, The Crest, Goedemoed, Vierlanden, Bergsig, Proteaville, Schoongezicht, and Aurora. Cyclists can expect mostly paved surfaces with 99% paved roads and only 1% gravel or unpaved sections.
The ride features a notable climb starting at 33.8 km, extending for 2.4 km with an average gradient of 2.5% and a maximum gradient of 3.9%, reaching a height of 162 m. The highest point on the route is 175 m. There are four railway stations near the route, providing transport options. However, 33.5 km are on main roads without designated cycle lanes, and the longest stretch without services is 30.9 km, so riders should plan accordingly.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
November is the recorded month for this route.
Terrain
The terrain is generally rolling with a highest elevation of 175 m. The biggest climb is moderate at 61 m gain over 2.4 km, averaging 2.5% with a maximum of 3.9%.