Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho)

Uthukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 5,475 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho) is a 17.2-mile loop route in Uthukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, gaining 5,475 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 1,962 feet at an average 13.5% grade. About 45% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,475 ft (1,669 m)
Average gain	319 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 4,979 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	85.9%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho)

How much elevation gain does Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho) have?

Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho) has 5,475 ft (1,669 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 319 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho)?

The difficulty score for Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho) is 16.9 of 100. That is harder than 86.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho)?

The longest climb on Drakensberg: Bannerman's Pass - Langalibalele Pass Loop (South Africa, Lesotho) runs 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and gains 4,979 ft (1,518 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 85.9%.