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Magaliesberg / Skeerpoort Valley — Cradle Connector Road Route

Moderate
road
Skeerpoort, North West komoot
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Elevation profile

786m 521m

Min 521m · Max 786m · Gain 677m · 48 km

Route stats

Distance
48 km
Elevation gain
680 m
−680 m descent
Max grade
6.3%
1.4% avg
Difficulty
Moderate
Surface
Tar / Road
Route type
Loop

About this route

A road cyclist's loop linking Skeerpoort to the Cradle of Humankind via the scenic R563, incorporating 1,400m altitude gain across rolling passes through fynbos-clad ridgelines. Technical hairpin climbs reward with world-class vistas over the Magaliesberg range.