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Chapman's Peak Drive & Cape Point Loop — Smitswinkel Climb Challenge

Hard
road
Hout Bay, Western Cape strava
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Elevation profile

1284m 992m

Min 992m · Max 1284m · Gain 819m · 28 km

Route stats

Distance
28 km
Elevation gain
820 m
−205 m descent
Max grade
8.5%
2.9% avg
Difficulty
Hard
Surface
Tar / Road
Route type
Point-to-point

About this route

Steep, relentless ascent via Smitswinkel Pass with a 12% average gradient and punchy pitches pushing 16%. Rewards strong riders with panoramic views of False Bay and the surrounding mountains.