Pilgrim’s Rest Gold Rush Ride

Pilgrim’s Rest is one of South Africa’s most remarkable historical sites — a fully preserved 19th-century gold-rush village declared a National Monument, where the entire town including its Victorian-era buildings, hotels and stores has been preserved in its original condition. It is the only completely intact gold-rush village remaining in southern Africa. The 22km Gold Rush Ride explores the gravel roads and forest tracks through the indigenous forest surrounding this extraordinary historical setting.

What to Expect

Gravel roads and forest tracks on moderately rolling terrain through indigenous forest and plantation. The Pilgrim’s Rest valley — enclosed by forested ridges on both sides — is a beautiful and intimate landscape. AllTrails rates the Pilgrim’s Rest to Mac-Mac Forest route 4.4 stars from reviews, making it one of the highest-rated rides in Mpumalanga. The historical village as a start/finish point is unique in South African MTB.

Getting There

Pilgrim’s Rest village on the R533 off the Panorama Route. GPS: -24.8989, 30.7523.

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