13 Peaks Challenge (South Africa)

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

65.8 miles (105.8 km) · 20,141 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The 13 Peaks Challenge (South Africa) is a 65.8 mile route in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The course features 20,141 feet of elevation gain and 20,115 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 4.2 miles, gaining 1,930 feet. The course averages 308 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 50% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 15.7 out of 10, placing it in the 79.89th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Western Cape's mountain terrain.