Mafadi (South Africa)

Uthukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

24.1 miles (38.8 km) · 8,122 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance24.1 mi (38.8 km)
Elevation gain8,122 ft (2,476 m)
Average gain337 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb8.8 mi, 5,585 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade62%
Runnable44% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score17.9 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat8%
Mild uphill15%
Moderate uphill10%
Steep uphill22%
Mild downhill12%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill24%

Questions about Mafadi (South Africa)

How much elevation gain does Mafadi (South Africa) have?

Mafadi (South Africa) has 8,122 ft (2,476 m) of elevation gain over 24.1 miles (38.8 km). That averages 337 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mafadi (South Africa)?

The difficulty score for Mafadi (South Africa) is 17.9 of 100. That is harder than 90.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 44% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mafadi (South Africa)?

The longest climb on Mafadi (South Africa) runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and gains 5,585 ft (1,702 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62%.

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