Riviersonderend Mountain Catchment Area, Western Cape, South Africa
17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 5,186 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Genadendal Hiking Trail is a 17.2-mile loop route in Riviersonderend Mountain Catchment Area, Western Cape, South Africa, gaining 5,186 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 1,309 feet at an average 18.4% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 17.2 mi (27.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 5,186 ft (1,581 m) |
| Average gain | 302 ft per mile (57 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.0 mi, 1,707 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 60.4% |
| Runnable | 49% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 12.1 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 13% |
| Mild uphill | 19% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 20% |
| Mild downhill | 14% |
| Moderate downhill | 3% |
| Steep downhill | 24% |
Genadendal Hiking Trail has 5,186 ft (1,581 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 302 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Genadendal Hiking Trail is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Genadendal Hiking Trail runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 1,707 ft (520 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.4%.
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