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Blydefontein's Black Route combines the Red Route's technical features & the Green Route's endurance factor. The Black Route starts at the camping site and works its way around Klein & Groot Oppermanskop, which is popular for its rocky terrain. Here you may be lucky and hear some baboons shouting from a distance. Thereafter the rider can enjoy a climb on Groenberg and some flowy single tracks on Langberg. Returning on the Groenberg trail, the rider will have the opportunity to enjoy a breath-taking view over the Karoo-velds, spotting some cattle & sheep in the surrounding areas. The Black Route ends with a 9km loop, consisting of partly windfarm roads, a fast-paced single track and double tracks back to the camping site.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Altitude min5,482 ft
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Altitude start5,727 ft
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Altitude end5,728 ft
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Grade max-25.4%
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Grade min31.9%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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