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2,703 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-136 ft
Descent
945 ft
High Point
-57 ft
Altitude change
872 ft
Altitude min
945 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-32.3%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
1,073 ft
Distance climb
1,460 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
Faffas Flow Details
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerDarren Herbst
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Faffas Flow is a 824 m less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Paarl. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 m blue climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, pump track, rock face and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 10 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to faffas-flow trailhead
(-33.768640, 18.936510)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faffas Flow
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Where is Faffas Flow located?
Faffas Flow is located in Paarl Trails - Spice Route, Paarl, South Africa. It is part of the Paarl Trails - Spice Route trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.76864, 18.93651.
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How hard is Faffas Flow?
Faffas Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Faffas Flow?
Faffas Flow has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 136 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 872 ft to 945 ft.
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Is Faffas Flow a point to point trail?
Yes, Faffas Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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