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Riebeek-Kasteel Route

A permanent, self-guided route covering the included public roads of Riebeek-Kasteel. Complete it on your own day, at your own pace.

Strava-traced route — 13 km

Interactive Route Map

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This map plots the current route — starting and finishing at Voortrekker Park and covering 13 km of Riebeek-Kasteel's public roads, traced and measured on Strava. Final field confirmation (surface notes, crossings, signage) is still to come, so treat turn-by-turn details as provisional until that check is complete.

Drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom. Orange line is the route; the white/orange marker is Voortrekker Park, the start & finish point. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

13 kmTotal route
189 mElevation gain
110–157 mElevation range
~1h10–1h50Runner time (est.)
~2h35–3h05Walker time (est.)
Sourced from Strava The map and GPX above are traced directly from Strava, starting and finishing at Voortrekker Park and covering 13 km with 189 m of elevation gain. Strava is the single source of truth for this route — any future changes will be made there first and then reflected here. A final on-the-ground check (surface conditions, crossings, signage) is still pending before every turn note is locked in.
Self-guided and unsupported Run The Village is not a formally supported road race. There are no marshals, road closures, medical teams or guaranteed water points along the route. Participants are responsible for their own navigation, hydration, safety and fitness. See our Terms & Safety Disclaimer before you start.
Know Before You Go

Route information

Recommended start point & parking

The route starts and finishes at Voortrekker Park, close to the village centre. On-street parking is available nearby; final parking guidance will be confirmed once the route has a final on-the-ground check.

Where to eat & get a drink

Beans About Coffee and The Barn are popular pre- or post-run stops in the village centre, with Wunderkammer worth a browse if you've got time to spare. All are an easy walk from Voortrekker Park.

Where to stay

Riebeek-Kasteel has accommodation to suit most trips, including The Royal Hotel, La Montagne, Shades Of Provence, Villa Anna Katarina, Diana's Loft and Obiekwa Country House. Book directly with each establishment — Run The Village isn't affiliated with any of them.

Road crossings & traffic notes

The route uses public roads shared with vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Specific crossings and caution points will be documented once the route has a final on-the-ground check.

Weather & seasonal guidance

The Swartland has hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Early mornings are recommended in summer; check conditions before winter runs.

Navigation & compatible devices

The GPX is compatible with Garmin, COROS, Suunto and most GPS watches, as well as the Strava and Komoot apps.

Format

One continuous GPS route. Complete it as a single activity for Full Route Finisher status, or split it across multiple outings as an Every Road Explorer.

Finisher Rewards — coming soon Finishers will be able to redeem vouchers from local Riebeek-Kasteel establishments via WhatsApp or SMS once your completion is verified. Partner establishments are still being arranged, so rewards are not active yet — but if you'd like, leave your mobile number below and we'll message you the moment they go live.
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