Overberg 3 Peaks FKT

Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

27.8 miles (44.7 km) · 4,860 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Overberg 3 Peaks FKT route traverses 27.8 miles through Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Elevation gain totals 4,860 feet, with 4,850 feet of descent. The longest climb spans 2.8 miles with 998 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 177 feet per mile. About 65% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 18.9 puts it in the top 14.9% of challenging routes at this distance. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Western Cape.

Route facts

Distance	27.8 mi (44.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,860 ft (1,481 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	9.2 mi, 1,127 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.8%
Runnable	65% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	33%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Overberg 3 Peaks FKT

How much elevation gain does Overberg 3 Peaks FKT have?

Overberg 3 Peaks FKT has 4,860 ft (1,481 m) of elevation gain over 27.8 miles (44.7 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Overberg 3 Peaks FKT?

The difficulty score for Overberg 3 Peaks FKT is 8.9 of 100. That is harder than 65.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 65% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Overberg 3 Peaks FKT?

The longest climb on Overberg 3 Peaks FKT runs 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and gains 1,127 ft (343 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.8%.