Raid d'Eland D2K MTB
MTB from Dullstroom to Kaapsehoop with 3000 meter descent
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 160 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 841 m
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 4˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 841 m to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 160 km, 2789 vertical metres of ascent and 3165 vertical metres of descent.
Description
150 km MTB from Dullstroom to Kaapsehoop via Elandskloof - Elandshoogte - Elands River - Elandshoek
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Picturesque
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Wet-weather friendly