Clarens 10km Village Loop

Clarens is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most beautiful small towns and its surroundings are equally rewarding on a mountain bike. The 10km Village Loop is the perfect introduction — an easy singletrack circuit on the outskirts of the sandstone village that delivers the characteristic scenery of the eastern Free State without demanding technical skills or high fitness.

What to Expect

Compact singletrack winds through the sandstone koppies immediately surrounding Clarens village. The terrain is easy — gentle gradients, smooth sandstone surfaces and well-defined trails that loop back to the village. Golden Gate’s distinctive golden sandstone cliffs are visible throughout and the mountain scenery is genuinely spectacular.

Clarens as a Riding Base

Clarens has exceptional accommodation, restaurants and cafés — the village is a destination in its own right. Use it as a base for the 10km, 20km and 34-mile loops on consecutive days. The combination of riding and village life makes Clarens the eastern Free State’s premier MTB destination.

Getting There

Clarens is on the R711 between Bethlehem and the Golden Gate National Park. GPS: -28.5256, 28.4312.

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