The farm is a mountain-biker’s heaven: for the beginner there are many kilometres of gravel farm roads to learn on and gain confidence, and for the intermediate and advanced rider there are challenges not only in distance and elevation, but in a variety of terrain from deep sand and river beds to shale and sandstone…
The 6 km winding dirt road that leads to Rebellie from the turnoff, is ideal for mountain biking. Furthermore the rugged 4 x 4 trails promise to be very challenging for the fitness of the rider. Cycling on the tarmac road towards either Clarens or Golden Gate, promises excellent scenery Contact Details Email: rebellie@mweb.co.za Phone: 083-627-8391 Website: www.rebellie.co.za
CLOSEST TOWN > Harrismith TRAIL DESTINATION > Platberg Nature Reserve DISTANCE > Self-guided 45km circuit GRADING > Difficult to Extreme OVERVIEW The Platberg, the Free State’s own “Table Mountain”, overlooks the town of Harrismith. Literally meaning the flat-mountain, the 2 377-metre high inselberg is an eastern Free State landmark and forms an imposing backdrop to…
CLOSEST TOWN > Ficksburg TRAIL DESTINATION > Meulspruit Dam DISTANCE > 7.5km circular GRADING > Intermediate to Difficult Ficksburg nestles between the foot of the Imperani Mountain and the banks of the Caledon River. Magnificent views of the majestic Maluti Mountains form a backdrop that changes with the seasons as you ride along these trails…
Memel is a firm outdoor favourite with local travellers, and it is no wonder the outdoor crowd flock to this pristine little dorp. Nestled midway between the untouched Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve and the majestic Drakensberg, this natural paradise at the foot of Kranskop Mountain brims with a good 600km of gravel roads to explore on…
Marquard was founded in 1905 on the farm Varschfontein as is a vibrant and energetic town in the beautiful South Eastern Free State. This is the ideal spot for a peaceful family getaway. There are very few tarred roads in Marquard and there is no traffic either… One of the most pleasant activities is simply…
Mountain biking is one of the seven adventure options offered on this farm. Trails are on off-road tracks – a 50km circular route will take you around Langberg Mountain to Vrede and back. On the mountain, a 4X4 mountain bike track, suitable only for fit and experienced bikers goes past the boulders where abseiling and…
Flat-topped mountains with dappled sheer sandstone cliffs covered in scratchy scrub bush with clusters of duiwel thorns that lurk off the beaten track, long grass that caresses your legs and wets your shoes with dew. Cow pats, bumpy hoof prints and the smell of cattle pervade the air; sandstone fence posts and old broken walls….
This 146.88 ha farm is situated in the Vredefort Dome Heritage Site. On your bike From the parking lot at Hakuna Matata, the best way is westwards following horse trails and farm tracks down alongside the Vaal River. Surfaces vary from tennis-court smooth to wildly stony, especially on downhill sections, so keep your balance at…
CLOSEST TOWN > Clarens TRAIL DESTINATION > Golden Gate National Park DISTANCE > 50km (Various) GRADING > Intermadiate Golden Gate Highlands National Park and the surrounding Maluti Mountains offer a selection of riding options, although the roads inside the SA section of the park are all (sadly) tarmac. However, Bokpoort-Bergwoning- and other farms in the…