Mountain biking in Hermanus is currently undergoing a face-lift, with the PPA (Pedal Power Association) having committed to funding trail development in and around the town. At the time of going to press, the current 17km loop in and around Fernkloof Nature Reserve is the only trail for which information is available.
Expect a few sandy sections and rocky stretches here and there as well as the occasional tarmac link. In places, the trail skirts the urban sprawl of Hermanus but for most of your ride you’ll be blasting through a profusion of fynbos alive with butterflies, birds, baboons, mongoose, frogs, tortoises, snakes and lizards.
GRADING:
Intermediate
DURATION:
About 2 hours
CONFIGURATION :
Circular – 17km
START POINT:
Fernkloof Gates
TERRAIN:
Jeep track and gravel, snippets of singletrack
FACILITIES:
Ablutions at Fernkloof , rental bikes from Hermanus Cycles, cell phone reception
BEWARE OF:
Hikers and dogs share the trail
HOW TO GET THERE
From Hermanus, head left towards Gansbaai on the road to Voëlklip. Turn left around 300m before the traffic circle, then continue 800m to the Fernkloof gates.
Contact Details
- Email: hermanuscycles@maxitec.co.za
- Phone: 028 313 2052
- Website: www.mtbroutes.co.za
