Cycling in Malacca
1 cycling route from Malacca, Melaka, Malaysia, 78 km, 78 km mapped in all, with up to 217 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (3 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 44% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 78 km
- Biggest day
- 217 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Longest gap
- 18 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 44% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Malacca
Malacca is a starting point for routes such as the 78 km loop to Kuala Sungai Baru, returning through coastal villages including Kampung Sembilan, Tanjung Kling, and Pantai Puteri. The route passes through several small settlements giving access to local communities. The route has 217 m of elevation gain with a highest point at 71 m, offering rolling terrain.
Riders can experience mainly paved surfaces with a small portion of gravel or unpaved tracks. There are 34.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes and two railway stations near the route. There is a longest stretch of 18.4 km without services along the way. Malacca's routes provide connections to neighbouring villages and coastal areas for moderate rides.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
May with average temperatures around 28 °C offers suitable weather for cycling.
Terrain
The terrain is mostly rolling with mild climbs, as the highest elevation on the route is 71 m with a total elevation gain of 217 m over 78 km. Gradient details are not specified, but the overall profile suggests gentle gradients suitable for varied riding levels.