Badplaas Valley Loop

Badplaas is a small resort town in the southern Mpumalanga Escarpment — famous for its hot spring resort and surrounded by the lush subtropical valleys of the Lowveld foothills. The 25km Valley Loop follows farm roads and dirt tracks through the rolling valley terrain below the Escarpment with the subtropical vegetation and bird diversity of this transition zone throughout.

What to Expect

Gravel roads and dirt tracks on gently rolling to moderately hilly valley terrain. The subtropical Lowveld vegetation — indigenous bush, fever trees and the lush green characteristic of the southern Escarpment foothills — creates a beautiful riding environment. Post-ride recovery at the Badplaas hot springs resort makes this one of Mpumalanga’s most relaxing MTB destinations.

Getting There

Badplaas is on the R38 south of Barberton. GPS: -26.0023, 30.5712.

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