The red route — Klipriviersberg’s 15km signature MTB loop with the reserve’s best city views, technical rocky koppie climbing and Iron Age ruins on the upper trail. A solid intermediate workout 20km south of the Johannesburg CBD.
10km of mixed terrain through caves, river crossings and historical sites north of Pretoria — Krokodilberg’s uniquely multi-featured trail combines MTB with cave exploration, game sightings and a post-ride braai in one of the Gauteng hinterland’s most characterful trail destinations.
Technical rocky singletrack north of Pretoria — Leeuwenkloof’s advanced trails deliver steep descents and challenging rocky climbs for skilled riders seeking a Pretoria-north skills workout. One of the more demanding informal trail networks in the greater Pretoria area.
A quick free koppie ride in the northern Johannesburg suburbs — Lonehill Nature Reserve’s 5km of easy dirt singletrack through a suburban granite koppie is the most convenient nature trail for Fourways and Lonehill residents, with small climbs and Sandton skyline views on a completely accessible route.
A 15km condensed Magaliesberg technical challenge — significant elevation gain and technically demanding rocky terrain packed into a shorter distance for advanced riders with limited time. All the rocky Magaliesberg character and mountain views without the full day commitment of the 49km Breedtsnek.
30km+ of rugged advanced MTB through the Magaliesberg range — multiple significant koppie climbs, technical rocky singletrack and panoramic views over the Highveld plains. One of Gauteng’s most rewarding advanced trail environments for fit, self-sufficient cyclists.
20km intermediate MTB loop through Ezemvelo Nature Reserve near Bronkhorstspruit — quiet open plains riding with springbok and plains game, a peaceful escape from Gauteng’s busier trail centres east of the city.
10km of rocky intermediate singletrack in Faerie Glen Nature Reserve — koppie climbing, technical rocky sections and ridge views in a compact urban reserve east of Pretoria, a quality local loop worth multiple laps.
Unique 15km MTB loop around the Gerotek Vehicle Test Facility west of Pretoria — open gravel paths and dirt tracks with an unusual industrial backdrop, one of Gauteng’s most offbeat riding destinations.
25km of intermediate MTB trails through South Africa’s oldest proclaimed nature reserve — rocky koppie climbing, sweeping Pretoria views and historical Anglo-Boer War sites, all 10km from Pretoria CBD.