Mafadi (South Africa)

Uthukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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

Mafadi (South Africa) is a 24.1-mile loop route in Uthukela District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, gaining 8,122 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 6,014 feet at an average 12.0% 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	24.1 mi (38.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,122 ft (2,476 m)
Average gain	337 ft per mile (64 m per km)
Longest climb	11.8 mi, 6,528 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	62%
Runnable	44% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	24%

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 88.2% 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 11.8 miles (18.9 km) and gains 6,528 ft (1,990 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62%.