Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa)

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

17.3 miles (27.9 km) · 3,919 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa) is a 17.3-mile loop route in Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State, South Africa, gaining 3,953 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.9 miles gaining 2,509 feet at an average 6.6% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.3 mi (27.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,919 ft (1,195 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	9.1 mi, 1,985 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.6%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa)

How much elevation gain does Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa) have?

Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa) has 3,919 ft (1,195 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.9 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa)?

The difficulty score for Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa) is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa)?

The longest climb on Ribbok Trail, Golden Gate Highlands National Park (South Africa) runs 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and gains 1,985 ft (605 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.6%.