Siem Reap lake circuit

Route overview

At 40.7 km and 107 m of climbing, this suits riders of any level, including those on a first outing on a hire bike.

A flat 40.7 km loop from Siem Reap through Krous and Phum Pralay, with just 107 m of climbing and a high point of 21 m.

The loop starts in the centre of Siem Reap, where the first kilometre is lined with cafés and restaurants, and heads out through the village of Krous at 5.9 km. The ground barely tilts: the lowest point is at the start, essentially at sea level, and the whole route gathers only 107 m of climbing. All of that gain comes in the first half. The high point of the ride, at a modest 21 m, arrives at 13.1 km, shortly before the hamlet of Phum Pralay at 15.7 km. Nothing here registers as a climb; the profile is a series of shallow rises rather than anything sustained. From Phum Pralay the loop turns back towards Siem Reap over the second half, which is flat throughout and loses the small amount of height gained earlier. The finish returns to the same streets as the start, where all the listed food and coffee stops are concentrated, including Common Grounds, The Village Bakery and Café and Cafe Indochine Restaurant within the first kilometre.

Highlights

• Flat 40.7 km loop with only 107 m of climbing
• Krous at 5.9 km and Phum Pralay at 15.7 km
• High point of just 21 m at 13.1 km
• Dozens of cafés and restaurants in the first kilometre

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

2½–3½ hours riding

Know before you go

• No cafés or restaurants listed after 0.9 km, so carry water for the loop

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.