Cycling in Republic of South Africa
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When visiting South Africa, you can either create your own bike routes with the bike route planner or you can participate in one of the many guided bike tours provided. While on tour in South Africa, you can encounter baboons, snakes, birds and antelopes while enjoying riding on wide shoulders as most roads are paved and in excellent condition. Mountain bike fans can take on some great tours around Cape Town or Johannesburg, for example in Mpumalanga, a South American province which’s name means “the place where the sun rises”. Enjoyable trips are guaranteed!
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Cycling route in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
- 961.8 km
- Distance
- 11,717 m
- Ascent
- 13,159 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Stellenbosch, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 50.1 km
- Distance
- 502 m
- Ascent
- 497 m
- Descent
Chpman's Peak
Cycling route in Constantia, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 41.9 km
- Distance
- 747 m
- Ascent
- 746 m
- Descent
From Edenvale to Kempton Park
Cycling route in Modderfontein, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
- 13.7 km
- Distance
- 139 m
- Ascent
- 152 m
- Descent
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Cape Point - mini- Distance
- 97.3 km
- Ascent
- 537 m
- Descent
- 539 m
- Location
- Retreat, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Route in Krugersdorp- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 6 m
- Location
- Krugersdorp, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
From Benoni to Ekurhuleni- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 196 m
- Descent
- 210 m
- Location
- Benoni, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Route to Iphithi Nature Reserve- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 199 m
- Location
- Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Suzette Gillitts- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Descent
- 369 m
- Location
- Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
Vredehoek - GreenPoint - Campsbay- Distance
- 31.4 km
- Ascent
- 375 m
- Descent
- 368 m
- Location
- Cape Town, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Vaalrivier Street 50, Vanderbijlpark to Vaalrivier Street 50, Vanderbijlpark- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 30 m
- Location
- Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Long ride through Cape Town- Distance
- 37.9 km
- Ascent
- 508 m
- Descent
- 620 m
- Location
- Cape Town, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Highlights
- Go on a bike safari through Kruger National Park. The national park is 200.000 hectares big and is home to more than 147 mammal species and over 500 kinds of birds.
- Explore South Africa’s vineyard’s by bike.
- Conquer the Table Mountain. From the top, you can enjoy an amazing view of Cape Town. Thanks to its plateau-like peak, it is a popular destination.
Tips
- Pay attention and pack the right adapter in order to be able to use any electronic devices you might have brought.
- You should pay attention to your surroundings. Best check your travel guide or ask in your hotel which areas you should avoid.
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