Our levels of difficulty are based on a major Alpine road guide in which Everyone Routes are divided into driving difficulty levels (source: Wikipedia). Various factors such as route, surface, width, edge protection, inclines and declines, absolute and relative height, etc. are used for the overall assessment. The scale, which is basically vehicle-independent, includes five levels of difficulty from SG 1 to SG 5 and the respective intermediate levels (e.g. SG 2-3).
For our adventure trips in Africa, we use the SG1 – SG4 scale to assess the technical riding requirements of our participants.
Easy to drive routes
also suitable for beginners
mostly paved roads
Potholes and bumps possible
unpaved roads, easy gravel paths without steep gradients,
also feasible for Enduro beginners
Mixed tires should suffice
Versatile terrain, steep ascents/descents, river crossings, sandy passages, deep sand. partly boulders and constrictions. Safe driving skills required. Most studded tires required!
→ Only for experienced enduro riders! Completing an enduro course beforehand is strongly recommended!
A challenging route even for experienced riders, requiring above-average riding skills. Heavy-duty tyres are recommended or required. Mostly single trails, few passing places, poorly maintained road surface, coarse gravel, heavily washed out/worn, possible side slopes, slippery when wet (mud, grass), possible narrow sections, still passable fords, no edge protection, very narrow, unimproved hairpin bends, extreme, rutted deep sand, obstacles, rocks, ledges.
steep inclines and declines
Extensive off-road enduro experience or prior completion of an enduro course required!