Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa)

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

24.2 miles (39.0 km) · 831 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa) is a 24.2-mile loop route in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa, gaining 823 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 12.1 miles gaining 972 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	24.2 mi (39.0 km)
Elevation gain	831 ft (253 m)
Average gain	34 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	12.1 mi, 742 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.1%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	29%
Mild downhill	29%

Questions about Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa)

How much elevation gain does Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa) have?

Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa) has 831 ft (253 m) of elevation gain over 24.2 miles (39.0 km). That averages 34 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa)?

The difficulty score for Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa) is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa)?

The longest climb on Braamfontein Spruit (South Africa) runs 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and gains 742 ft (226 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.1%.