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Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake

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Elevation profile Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake

Statistics

Difficulty points 175
Length 3.5 km
Average gradient 6.7%
Steepest 100 metres 10.4%
Total ascent 235 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#92 toughest climb of Africa
#100 most elevation gain of Africa
#31 longest climb of South Africa
#23 average steepest climb of Africa
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Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is a climb in the region South Africa. It is 3.5 km long and bridges 235 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 175. The top of the ascent is located at 311 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Ou Kaapse Weg

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:29:52
11 km/h 00:19:00
15 km/h 00:13:56
19 km/h 00:11:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ou Kaapse Weg can be cycled from 2 sides. Ou Kaapse Weg from Masiphumelele is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake.

Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is not a problem.

Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is 3.5 km long.

The average gradient of Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is 6.7%.

Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.4%.

The summit of Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is at 311 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:29:52 to climb Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake. At 11 km/h the time is 00:19:00, and at 15 km/h 00:13:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:00 is an achievable time.

Ou Kaapse Weg from Westlake is located in the region in South Africa.

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