Helderberg Rim (South Africa)

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

39.0 miles (62.7 km) · 15,862 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Helderberg Rim (South Africa) is a 39.0 mile point-to-point route located in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The route climbs 15,862 feet and descends 16,042 feet. The largest climb extends 3.6 miles, gaining 2,902 feet. The course averages 409 feet of vertical gain per mile. 40% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 20.1 out of 10, placing it in the 86.57th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Western Cape.