Ride Through the Heart of Limpopo

Limpopo offers mountain bikers a thrilling adventure with its diverse and scenic trails. The mountain bike trails in Limpopo range from wildlife-packed reserves to rugged, mountainous terrain that will challenge any rider. Whether you’re seeking smooth forest tracks or more technical, rocky climbs, Limpopo has trails for all levels. Explore the best MTB trails in Limpopo and experience the beauty of this incredible province with every pedal stroke. Ready to start your next biking adventure? Gear up and hit the trails today!

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Why Limpopo Trails Are a Rider’s Paradise

The Limpopo mountain biking routes are as diverse as the landscapes they cover. From remote wilderness to well-maintained reserve trails, there’s something for every rider here:

🌳 Forest MTB trails in Limpopo – Pedal through the lush forests of the Waterberg Biosphere or Limpopo River, with winding paths that offer scenic views and challenging climbs.
🦁 Wildlife reserve MTB routes in Limpopo – Explore Limpopo MTB routes that pass through game reserves, where you can catch glimpses of Africa’s Big Five while enjoying your ride.
🏞 Challenging mountain biking in Limpopo – Ride through rugged mountain trails in the Mopani region or Limpopo’s escarpments, where you’ll experience steep ascents, rocky descents, and thrilling technical sections.
🌅 Limpopo river MTB trails – Follow trails along the Limpopo River, offering serene scenery, river crossings, and stunning landscapes that make this ride a unique experience.
🌍 Mountain biking in Limpopo nature reserves – Explore pristine nature reserve MTB trails, where the paths wind through dense bushveld, offering quiet moments in the wild.

Your Next Ride Starts Here

Plan your Limpopo mountain biking adventure with our detailed trail guide. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed ride through nature reserves or a technical climb in the mountains, we’ve got descriptions, difficulty ratings, and terrain insights to help you find the top MTB trails in Limpopo.

Explore the best mountain bike trails in Limpopo, choose your trail, and start pedaling today!

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Limpopo Mountain Bike Trails

Bela-Bela Savanna Loop

Description	A loop through the savanna near Bela-Bela, offering open terrain and potential wildlife sightings.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Bela-Bela
Source	General Knowledge

Blouberg Mountain Trail

Description	A challenging trail in the Blouberg Mountains, with steep climbs and scenic views.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Rocky, Steep
Website	SouthAfrica.net
Location	Blouberg
Source	Web ID: 10

Blyde River Canyon 15km Loop

Description	A 15km loop near Blyde River Canyon, offering dramatic views and moderate terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Blyde River Canyon
Source	Web ID: 0

Duiwelskloof Forest Ride

Description	A forest ride near Duiwelskloof, with lush greenery and moderate terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Duiwelskloof
Source	General Knowledge

Entabeni Game Reserve Trail

Description	A trail through Entabeni Game Reserve, offering savanna views and wildlife sightings.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SouthAfrica.net
Location	Entabeni
Source	Web ID: 10

Haenertsburg Village Loop

Description	A loop around Haenertsburg village, offering scenic views and gentle terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	Dirty Boots
Location	Haenertsburg
Source	Web ID: 3

Hoedspruit 10km Savanna Ride

Description	A 10km ride through savanna near Hoedspruit, ideal for beginners.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	Wikiloc
Location	Hoedspruit
Source	Web ID: 14

Hoedspruit 20km Bushveld Loop

Description	A 20km loop through bushveld near Hoedspruit, offering moderate challenges.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	Wikiloc
Location	Hoedspruit
Source	Web ID: 14

Iron Crown Ascent

Description	A challenging ascent to Iron Crown, the highest point in Limpopo, with stunning views.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Rocky, Steep
Website	Wikiloc
Location	Haenertsburg
Source	Web ID: 15

Kruger Big Five Beginner Trail

Description	A beginner-friendly trail in Kruger National Park, with guided tours and Big Five sightings.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	Dirty Boots
Location	Kruger National Park
Source	Web ID: 3

Kruger Big Five Expert Trail

Description	An advanced trail in Kruger National Park, with challenging terrain and Big Five sightings.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	Dirty Boots
Location	Kruger National Park
Source	Web ID: 3

Lekgalameetse Waterfall Loop

Description	A loop through Lekgalameetse Reserve, featuring waterfalls and forest trails.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Lekgalameetse
Source	Web ID: 7

Lephalale Power Station Ride

Description	A ride near Lephalale, passing the Medupi Power Station, with open terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	Wikiloc
Location	Lephalale
Source	Web ID: 11

Lindani Blue Route

Description	One of the trails at Lindani Game Reserve, offering a beginner-friendly route through bushveld.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Vaalwater
Source	Web ID: 16

Lindani Green Route

Description	One of the trails at Lindani Game Reserve, offering a scenic route with gentle climbs.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Vaalwater
Source	Web ID: 16

Lindani Red Route

Description	One of the trails at Lindani Game Reserve, offering a challenging route with steep sections.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Gravel, Steep
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Vaalwater
Source	Web ID: 16

Lindani Yellow Route

Description	One of the trails at Lindani Game Reserve, offering a moderate route with varied terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Vaalwater
Source	Web ID: 16

Louis Trichardt Forest Loop

Description	A loop through forests above Louis Trichardt, suitable for all levels.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Louis Trichardt
Source	Web ID: 16

Magoebaskloof Cheerio Gardens Trail

Description	One of four trails in Magoebaskloof, starting at Cheerio Gardens, with forest and farm roads.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Magoebaskloof
Source	Web ID: 7

Magoebaskloof Forest Singletrack

Description	One of four trails in Magoebaskloof, featuring singletrack through Afromontane forests.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Magoebaskloof
Source	Web ID: 7

Magoebaskloof Pine Plantation Path

Description	One of four trails in Magoebaskloof, through pine plantations with scenic views.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Magoebaskloof
Source	Web ID: 7

Magoebaskloof Stanford Lake Loop

Description	One of four trails in Magoebaskloof, starting at Stanford Lake College, with lake views.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Magoebaskloof
Source	Web ID: 7

Marakele National Park Loop

Description	A loop through Marakele National Park, offering savanna views and wildlife sightings.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Marakele
Source	General Knowledge

Modimolle Gravel Grind

Description	A gravel route near Modimolle, ideal for endurance rides with open terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Modimolle
Source	General Knowledge

Modjadji Cycad Reserve Trail

Description	A trail through Modjadji Cycad Reserve, featuring ancient cycads and forest paths.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Modjadji
Source	Web ID: 0

Mokopane Urban Sprint

Description	A fast urban sprint in Mokopane, with a mix of paved and gravel paths.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Mokopane
Source	General Knowledge

Mookgophong Farmland Loop

Description	A loop through farmlands near Mookgophong, offering open spaces and gentle terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Mookgophong
Source	General Knowledge

Musina Baobab Trail

Description	A trail near Musina, featuring ancient baobabs and savanna terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Musina
Source	Web ID: 0

Naboomspruit Bushveld Ride

Description	A ride through bushveld near Naboomspruit, with open terrain and wildlife.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Naboomspruit
Source	General Knowledge

Northam Savanna Sprint

Description	A fast sprint through savanna near Northam, with flat terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Northam
Source	General Knowledge

Nylsvley Nature Reserve Loop

Description	A loop through Nylsvley Nature Reserve, known for birdwatching and savanna views.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Nylsvley
Source	General Knowledge

Phalaborwa Gateway Trail

Description	A trail near Phalaborwa, a gateway to Kruger National Park, with bushveld terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Phalaborwa
Source	General Knowledge

Pietersburg Game Reserve Ride

Description	A ride through Pietersburg Game Reserve, offering savanna views and wildlife.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Pietersburg
Source	General Knowledge

Polokwane 15km Urban Loop

Description	A 15km urban loop in Polokwane, with a mix of paved and gravel paths.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Polokwane
Source	General Knowledge

Potgietersrus Game Farm Trail

Description	A trail on a game farm in Potgietersrus, offering bushveld views and wildlife.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	BrandSouthAfrica
Location	Potgietersrus
Source	Web ID: 18

Seshego Township Loop

Description	A loop through Seshego township, offering a cultural experience and flat terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Seshego
Source	General Knowledge

Soutpansberg 4km Family Ride

Description	A 4km family-friendly ride in Soutpansberg, with forestry roads and gentle terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Soutpansberg
Source	Web ID: 16

Soutpansberg 10km Forest Challenge

Description	A 10km challenging ride in Soutpansberg, with forest trails and steep sections.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Singletrack, Steep
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Soutpansberg
Source	Web ID: 16

Swartklip Gravel Loop

Description	A gravel loop near Swartklip, offering open terrain and moderate challenges.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Swartklip
Source	General Knowledge

Thaba’Nkwe Blue Trail

Description	One of the trails at Thaba’Nkwe Lodge, offering a beginner-friendly route through bushveld.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Thabazimbi
Source	Web ID: 16

Thaba’Nkwe Green Trail

Description	One of the trails at Thaba’Nkwe Lodge, offering a scenic route with gentle climbs.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Thabazimbi
Source	Web ID: 16

Thaba’Nkwe Red Trail

Description	One of the trails at Thaba’Nkwe Lodge, offering a challenging route with steep sections.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Gravel, Steep
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Thabazimbi
Source	Web ID: 16

Thaba’Nkwe Yellow Trail

Description	One of the trails at Thaba’Nkwe Lodge, offering a moderate route with varied terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Thabazimbi
Source	Web ID: 16

Thabaphaswa Black Route

Description	One of four trails at Thabaphaswa Mountain Retreat, offering a very challenging route.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Rocky, Steep
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Mokopane
Source	Web ID: 16

Thabaphaswa Blue Route

Description	One of four trails at Thabaphaswa Mountain Retreat, offering a beginner-friendly route.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Mokopane
Source	Web ID: 16

Thabaphaswa Green Route

Description	One of four trails at Thabaphaswa Mountain Retreat, offering a scenic route with gentle climbs.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Mokopane
Source	Web ID: 16

Thabaphaswa Red Route

Description	One of four trails at Thabaphaswa Mountain Retreat, offering a challenging route with steep sections.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Gravel, Steep
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Mokopane
Source	Web ID: 16

Thabazimbi 20km Bushveld Loop

Description	A 20km loop through bushveld near Thabazimbi, offering moderate challenges.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Thabazimbi
Source	Web ID: 16

Thohoyandou Rural Ride

Description	A rural ride near Thohoyandou, with farmland views and gentle terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Thohoyandou
Source	General Knowledge

Tshipishe Village Loop

Description	A loop around Tshipishe village, offering a cultural experience and flat terrain.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	Wikiloc
Location	Tshipishe
Source	Web ID: 15

Turfloop Nature Reserve Trail

Description	A trail through Turfloop Nature Reserve, offering savanna views and wildlife.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Turfloop
Source	Web ID: 7

Tzaneen Dam Ride

Description	A ride around Tzaneen Dam, with flat terrain and water views.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Tzaneen
Source	General Knowledge

Vaalwater 25km Savanna Loop

Description	A 25km loop through savanna near Vaalwater, offering moderate challenges.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Vaalwater
Source	Web ID: 16

Vuwani Forest Path

Description	A forest path near Vuwani, with lush greenery and moderate terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Vuwani
Source	General Knowledge

Warmbaths Spa Trail

Description	A trail near Warmbaths, offering flat terrain and scenic views near the spa.
Difficulty	Easy
Terrain	Gravel, Flat
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Warmbaths
Source	General Knowledge

Waterberg 30km Biosphere Ride

Description	A 30km ride through the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, with varied terrain and scenic views.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	SouthAfrica.net
Location	Waterberg
Source	Web ID: 10

Waterberg Taaibos Trail

Description	A trail in the Waterberg, featuring rock formations and breathtaking views.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Rocky, Hilly
Website	SouthAfrica.net
Location	Waterberg
Source	Web ID: 10

Wolkberg Plantation Loop

Description	A loop through Wolkberg’s plantations, offering scenic views and moderate terrain.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Gravel, Hilly
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Wolkberg
Source	Web ID: 0

Wolkberg Wilderness Descent

Description	A challenging descent in Wolkberg Wilderness, with steep terrain and scenic views.
Difficulty	Difficult
Terrain	Rocky, Steep
Website	MTBRoutes
Location	Wolkberg
Source	Web ID: 0

Zwakale Microbrewery Loop

Description	A loop near Zwakale Microbrewery in Magoebaskloof, with forest trails and a refreshing end.
Difficulty	Moderate
Terrain	Singletrack, Hilly
Website	SA-Venues
Location	Magoebaskloof
Source	Web ID: 7