Groenkloof Nature Reserve Trails
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.
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Groenkloof Yellow Route
The 15km signature intermediate loop at Groenkloof Nature Reserve — rocky koppie climbing, Pretoria panoramas and historical charm in South Africa’s oldest nature reserve, the best quick hit south of the city.
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Ezemvelo Nature Reserve Trails
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.
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Faerie Glen Nature Reserve Trails
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.
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Gerotek Test Track Trails
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.
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Cradle of Humankind Trails
Scenic 20km+ singletrack through the UNESCO Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site — moderate bushveld riding near fossil heritage sites, blending mountain biking with South Africa’s most significant prehistoric landscape.
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Cullinan Diamond Rush MTB
Challenging 30km route near Cullinan with 1,290m of elevation gain — rocky gravel climbs, technical descents and sweeping Highveld views, a popular training loop and event race route east of Pretoria for fit advanced riders.
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Delta Park Trails
Free 8km easy loop through Delta Park’s green oasis in Randburg — relaxed urban MTB through ponds, river channels and birdlife-rich parkland, perfect for casual riders, beginners and families in northern Johannesburg.
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Dinokeng Game Reserve Trails
20km+ of gravel paths through Gauteng’s largest game reserve north of Pretoria — ride through savanna with kudu, zebra and plains game on an authentic bushveld loop in Dinokeng’s 18,000-hectare wilderness.
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Dinokeng Savanna Trail
Dedicated 20km savanna MTB route through Dinokeng Game Reserve — steady gravel riding with regular game sightings including kudu and zebra through open Highveld bushveld north of Pretoria.