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The best cycling routes in South Africa

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Cycling in South Africa is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Africa. So you can find your perfect South Africa bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 1, 2025

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1. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Wittebome

98.0km

06:19

1,200m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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1,574

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2. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre – Smitswinkel Viewpoint loop from Brakkloof

47.6km

02:57

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre – Smitswinkel Viewpoint loop from Kalk Bay

42.0km

02:40

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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1,017

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4. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Cape Town Station

73.7km

05:04

1,310m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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787

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5. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre loop from Kalk Bay

26.9km

01:40

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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711

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6. Gelato and Coffee Food Truck – View of Llandudno Beach loop from Cape Town Station

39.9km

02:34

420m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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662

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7. Gelato and Coffee Food Truck – Maiden's Cove loop from Llandudno

31.9km

02:04

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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483

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8. Muizenberg Promenade loop from Simon's Town

24.6km

01:31

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(6)

398

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9. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Redhill Informal Settlement

96.0km

06:21

1,460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(4)

333

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10. Pizza Restaurant – Puncture Spot loop from Muldersdrift

32.5km

02:10

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in South Africa

1. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Wittebome

2. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre – Smitswinkel Viewpoint loop from Brakkloof

3. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre – Smitswinkel Viewpoint loop from Kalk Bay

4. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Cape Town Station

5. Simon's Town Waterfront Centre loop from Kalk Bay

6. Gelato and Coffee Food Truck – View of Llandudno Beach loop from Cape Town Station

7. Gelato and Coffee Food Truck – Maiden's Cove loop from Llandudno

8. Muizenberg Promenade loop from Simon's Town

9. View of Hout Bay – View of Nordhoek Beach loop from Redhill Informal Settlement

10. Pizza Restaurant – Puncture Spot loop from Muldersdrift

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