Purpose built MTB tracks, link jeep tracks on the 1000 acre estate of Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort. The spectacular Cathkin Peak, Sterkhorn and Champagne Castle is in the backdrop. We started constructing trails in January 2012 and construction is ongoing. Five loops of 4km; 7km; 1.7km; 1.2km and 1.2km respectively, have been built, colour coded…
Nestled in the unspoiled surroundings of the Drakensberg mountain range (a World Heritage Site) lies Cathedral Peak Hotel and offers an enjoyable MTB experience. Mountains beckon all round, with options such as Mike’s Pass (600m ascent in 1st 11km) with a 16km add-on loop at the top between 1700m and 2000m ASL. (Total ascent 915m.)…
Cascades MTB park is the home of Mountain biking in KZN. Cascades has been host to the 2009, 2011 , and 2012 World-cups. Cascades has a number of XCO, XCE and Down hill trails. The public are free to use these trails at no charge. Cascades has been used as the unofficial “home” of mountain…
Blinkwater is in the heart of the of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an area of scenic wonder ideal for both the backpacker and the mountain biker On your bike (Bike friendly alternative – not a formal trail). Contact Details Phone: (033) 507 0047 Website: www.blinkwatergamefarm.co.za
Bike friendly alternative – not a formal trail The 30 km of self-guided walking trails are suitable for moderate mountain biking. The terrain is slightly hilly with quartz ridges and general savanna vegetation. There are steep mountain sides for the more experienced riders, or take a relaxed ride through the valley and view the game….
X-trax mountain bike track is based 15 minutes from Moreletapark on Garsfontein road in the Pretoria area. The park is on a small holding that consists of a 2 km loop that has technical sections of varying difficulty depending which coloured arrow you decide to follow. We aim to improving your technical skills rather than…
Positioned on 27 hectares of landscaped gardens and natural bushveld, Mokoya is an oasis of adventures and nature activities, with several mountain-biking trails waiting to be explored. For the long-distance rider, the epic Two Provinces circuit of about 82 kilometres is perfect and a brilliant endurance preparation for any MTB Classic. Mokoya Lodge, another awesome…
Water hazards, Some forested areas, Sandy, and Downhill capabilities Trail Directions DF Malan Drive, near Northcliff & Roodepoort. Blueberry street, Honeydew, South Africa Trail Length 6.25 miles (approx. 10.5 km) Trail Level Trails for all skill levels Trail Type Singletrack & Fire Roads Contact Details Website: trails.mtbr.com
An hour’s drive from Johannesburg, near the town of Heidelberg, lies the 11 595-hectare Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. The Reserve gets its name from the Transvaal suikerbos or sugarbush that is found in abundance. Between Vosloorus and Heidelberg, just off the N3 highway to Durban, you will find an unspoilt haven of nature. A reserve was…
Ideally situated for weekend getaways, only one hour from Johannesburg and 40 minutes from Pretoria. We have 400 hectares of indigenous trees, pristine bush and excellent birding. The reserve boasts a wide variety of antelope as well as giraffe, zebra and wildebeest. Smaller animals, interesting insects and reptiles can also be viewed. (Bike friendly alternative…