Iron Crown (South Africa)

Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

13.9 miles (22.4 km) · 2,896 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Iron Crown (South Africa) is a 13.9-mile loop route in Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa, gaining 2,885 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,788 feet at an average 7.2% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.9 mi (22.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,896 ft (883 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 2,243 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.3%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Iron Crown (South Africa)

How much elevation gain does Iron Crown (South Africa) have?

Iron Crown (South Africa) has 2,896 ft (883 m) of elevation gain over 13.9 miles (22.4 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Iron Crown (South Africa)?

The difficulty score for Iron Crown (South Africa) is 13.4 of 100. That is harder than 79.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Iron Crown (South Africa)?

The longest climb on Iron Crown (South Africa) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 2,243 ft (684 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.3%.