Reitz Grassland Sprint
The Reitz Grassland Sprint is a compact 18km loop through the open Highveld grassland surrounding Reitz — a quick, accessible gravel ride for visitors to the eastern Free State who want a ride without committing to a longer route. At 18km it’s ideal as a morning warm-up or a standalone easy outing.
What to Expect
Flat to gently rolling gravel and farm road terrain through open grassland. The riding is easy to intermediate — accessible to most cyclists with basic fitness. The open Highveld scenery and clean air of the eastern Free State interior make even a short loop like this rewarding.
Getting There
Reitz is on the R26 in the eastern Free State. GPS: -27.8012, 28.4312.
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