Cycling in Republic of South Africa
Discover a map of 5,299 cycling routes and bike trails in Republic of South Africa, created by our community.
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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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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
Route to Iphithi Nature Reserve
Cycling route in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
- 13 km
- Distance
- 200 m
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
Suzette Gillitts
Cycling route in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
- 29 km
- Distance
- 370 m
- Ascent
- 369 m
- Descent
Cape Point - mini
Cycling route in Retreat, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
- 97.3 km
- Distance
- 537 m
- Ascent
- 539 m
- Descent
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Bredasdorp Elim and Back- Distance
- 72.4 km
- Ascent
- 296 m
- Descent
- 298 m
- Location
- Bredasdorp, Province of the Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
Maureen Circle , Gqeberha to Maureen Circle , Gqeberha- Distance
- 15.6 km
- Ascent
- 63 m
- Descent
- 66 m
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, Republic of South Africa
Holla trails silver route- Distance
- 13.4 km
- Ascent
- 117 m
- Descent
- 110 m
- Location
- Ballitoville, 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
Ulondolozo Street 59, Vosloorus to Voortrekker Road 83, Alberton- Distance
- 16.7 km
- Ascent
- 148 m
- Descent
- 119 m
- Location
- Germiston, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
Paarl berg- Distance
- 31.3 km
- Ascent
- 326 m
- Descent
- 325 m
- Location
- Paarl, 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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Popular cycling regions in Republic of South Africa
Republic of South AfricaProvince of the Western Cape- Republic of South AfricaNorthern Cape
- Republic of South AfricaMpumalanga
- Republic of South AfricaEastern Cape
- Republic of South AfricaGauteng