Appelsbos Circle Trail

Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

5.9 miles (9.5 km) · 2,463 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Appelsbos Circle Trail is a 5.9 mile point-to-point route located in Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa. The route climbs 2,463 feet and descends 1,476 feet. The longest climb spans 2.8 miles with 1,185 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 420 feet per mile. 38% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 20.5 puts it in the top 13% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Western Cape.