more stats
1,371 ft
Distance
-48 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
981 ft
Altitude min
1,030 ft
Altitude max
1,030 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
1,283 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
Avg time

Lower Contour Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bethlehem Plaas
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #259912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118603 in E-Biking
    • #166252 in Trail Running
    • #172389 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Bethlehem Plaas

Test description, 1) esthetic statement 2) surface 3) direction 4) elevation 5) Obstacles 6) Skills

Access Info

Trailhead Behind old oak tree

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
All
  • 2 rides
  • Last: Mar 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Contour located?
      Lower Contour is located in Bethlehem Plaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bethlehem Plaas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.92218, 18.95989.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Contour?
      Lower Contour is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Contour?
      The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 981 ft to 1,030 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Contour a point to point trail?
      Lower Contour is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Contour?
      Lower Contour is 1,371 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Contour?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Contour. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Contour? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Contour are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Contour?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lower Contour. The trail is 1,371 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Contour?
      Lower Contour is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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