Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT

Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 2,994 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain2,994 ft (913 m)
Average gain249 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb1.8 mi, 1,506 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade31.8%
Runnable57% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score11.2 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat5%
Mild uphill21%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill16%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill11%
Steep downhill14%

Questions about Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT

How much elevation gain does Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT have?

Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT has 2,994 ft (913 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 249 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT?

The difficulty score for Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 78.4% 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 Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT?

The longest climb on Paarl Mountain 5 Beacons FKT runs 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and gains 1,506 ft (459 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.8%.

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