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.
Scenic trails through rosemary fields and bluegum woodland near Pretoria — 5km, 10km and 33km colour-coded loops for all levels, with bike rentals available. Rosemary Hill is one of Pretoria East’s best-loved trail venues with a quality café and consistently well-maintained singletrack.
15km of free urban MTB through the Braamfontein Spruit corridor to Emmarentia Dam — one of Johannesburg’s most popular weekend rides, connecting the city’s green belt from Randburg to the dam through leafy northern suburbs. Free, public and accessible from dozens of street entry points.
A 40km advanced endurance challenge in Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve near Heidelberg — 600m+ elevation gain through rocky Highveld terrain with steep climbs, technical descents and panoramic views over the southern Gauteng plains. One of the most demanding trails in the Gauteng nature reserve system.
Over 60km of fast flowing singletrack north of Johannesburg — Northern Farm is Gauteng’s most-ridden MTB venue, a local institution with trails for all levels from beginner green loops to advanced 60km days, and a legendary post-ride café. Located in Fourways, 25km from the Johannesburg CBD.
The 20km red route — Northern Farm’s intermediate step-up loop with longer climbs and more technical singletrack than the blue circuit. The choice for regular Northern Farm riders seeking more challenge on the city’s most popular trail network.
The most technically demanding trail at Van Gaalen — the Pofadder extension takes riders off the flowing singletrack network and onto big drops, loose rocky descents and committing technical features. Advanced riders who have ridden the Van Gaalen network before come back specifically for Pofadder.