Cycling in Siem Reap
4 cycling routes from Siem Reap, Cambodia, 23 to 78 km, 188 km mapped in all, with up to 79 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface and gravel routes, 54% paved, 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Dec to Jan.
At a glance
- Routes
- 4
- Lengths
- 23–78 km
- Biggest day
- 79 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 54% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Best months
- Dec to Jan
- Longest gap
- 25 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 54% paved · 34% gravel or unpaved — 64 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 17% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 10 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- Ridden
- Mar to Apr, Nov.
Cycling guide to Siem Reap
Cyclists in Siem Reap can explore three main loop routes ranging from about 41 km to 78 km. These routes pass through towns like Krous, Phum Pralay, Svay Thom, Lolei, Prasat Bakong, and Kampong Phluk, providing varied riding experiences around the Siem Reap region. Surface conditions vary between roughly one-third to two-thirds paved roads, complemented by gravel or unpaved sections, and short cycle path segments on some routes. Elevations are low across these rides, not exceeding 57 m. The routes feature a mix of short and longer stretches without services, up to 24.7 km on the Siem Reap to Kampong Phluc ride. The biggest elevation gains recorded are modest, under 210 m overall. Two railway stations lie near the longest route, while shorter ones have none. Recorded months for riding these loops include March and April.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
Rides are recorded in March and April, with no temperature data available.
Terrain
The terrain is mostly flat with minor elevation gains up to 201 m. The highest points are no more than 57 m above sea level. Gradients are gentle, as there are no significant climbs on these routes.