150km+ of singletrack through savanna, farmland and rocky terrain near Skeerpoort — Van Gaalen is one of the largest MTB trail networks in Gauteng, combining extensive flowing trails for all levels with a working cheese farm stop. Game sightings, a technical Pofadder extension and artisan cheese make this one of the province’s most memorable trail days.
12km of singletrack and jeep track through the historic Voortrekker Monument grounds south of Pretoria — moderate koppie climbs with monument and Pretoria panoramic views. A unique combination of MTB and national heritage in one of South Africa’s most recognised historical sites.
Technical jump lines, rock gardens and bermed singletrack at Wolwespruit Bike Park east of Pretoria — purpose-built for intermediate to advanced riders developing jump and drop skills. Combined with the adjacent pump track, Wolwespruit is Pretoria’s most complete skills development facility.
Pretoria’s best pump track — purpose-built rollers and berms at Wolwespruit Bike Park for skills development, fitness training and pure pump technique. Suitable for intermediate riders and above, rideable on any bike type, and an excellent warm-up for the adjacent technical bike park trails.
8km of easy flowing singletrack through light woodland east of Pretoria — a quiet community trail network in the Woodlands suburb suitable for beginners, casual riders and families wanting a no-fuss local ride close to the Pretoria East amenities.
The advanced black route at Thaba Eco Hotel — 15km of steep rocky climbs and technical descents south of Johannesburg. The most demanding trail at one of Gauteng’s best-resourced MTB venues, with hotel accommodation, a quality restaurant and 50km+ of colour-coded trails on the same property.
50km+ of colour-coded MTB trails at Thaba Eco Hotel south of Johannesburg — easy green loops to advanced black technical routes, with hotel accommodation on-site. Thaba is Gauteng’s most complete trail venue for riders wanting to combine serious singletrack with hotel-quality facilities.
The blue trail through Rietvlei Nature Reserve — 15km of gravel and singletrack through one of South Africa’s most wildlife-rich urban nature reserves, with white rhino, cheetah, hippo and buffalo alongside the trail. One of Pretoria’s best MTB experiences.
25km of MTB through one of South Africa’s best urban wildlife reserves — Rietvlei’s full trail network covers open plains, dam-side tracks and koppie terrain with white rhino, hippo, cheetah and buffalo alongside. The most wildlife-complete MTB experience in the greater Pretoria area.
The 33km extended loop at Rosemary Hill — flowing intermediate singletrack through rosemary fields, bluegum woodland and scenic farm terrain east of Pretoria. With bike rentals available and a quality coffee shop, Rosemary Hill is one of Gauteng’s most complete trail day-trip destinations.