About this Trail
Conquer Mafadi, the highest point in South Africa at 3,450 meters. This challenging expedition requires endurance, navigation skills, and a love for grand mountain adventure.
Trail Highlights
Route Profile
1447 m
at 0.0 km
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Distance
44.9 km
Highest
3452 m
Gain
2436 m
Duration
16h 44m
Avg slope
10.8%
Max slope
104%
Difficulty
Extreme
Crux rating
Moderate
Slope distribution
Advanced route statistics
Longest climb
5.5 km
Longest descent
5.5 km
Steepest climb
104%
Steepest descent
-104%
Average altitude
2852 m
Running pace
9 min/km
Climb angle
6.2°
Total descent
2436 m
Daily Breakdown
Day 1
Day 1
Distance
15 km
Elevation Gain
850m
Day 2
Day 2
Distance
12 km
Elevation Gain
800m
Day 3
Day 3
Distance
15 km
Elevation Gain
350m
Day 4
Day 4
Distance
15 km
Elevation Gain
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