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- Mountain Bike
517 trails
- E-Bike
479 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
15 trails
- Hike
364 trails
- Trail Running
365 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
8 trails
Region Details
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- 2
- 172
- 142
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 16, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 535
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 520
- Trails E-Bike
- 479
- Trails Horse
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 365
- Trails Trail Running
- 365
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 8
- Total Distance
- 419 miles
- Total Descent
- 79,199 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,874 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,937 ft
- Reports
- 5,251
- Photos
- 1,130
- Ridden Counter
- 134,932
Articles
Video: Andrew Neethling Meets Clemens Kaudela in South Africa 'Mission to Ride'
May 19, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Clemens was in town building a new line at Hellsend Dirt Compound, so Andrew took the opportunity to hang out with Clemens for a chat, and to show...
Video: Niko Velasco Rips Through Scorched Trails in South Africa
Dec 19, 2020 from pinkbike.com
After a fire burned through the night on Niko Velasco's farm, he checked the trails by ripping through at a searing pace.
Video: Big Trains at The Halloween Jam at Hellsend Bike Compound
Nov 3, 2020 from pinkbike.com
A spooky jam, with all the local South African rippers.
Video: Whip Offs and Dirt Jump Jams at the 2020 Hellsend Dirt Party
Jul 14, 2020 from pinkbike.com
One last send session at the compound before the lockdown
Sub Regions
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Banhoek Conservancy Trails
- 16
- 13
- 1
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Bethlehem Plaas
- 9
- 8
- 1
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Boschendal Wine Farm
- 2
- 12
- 10
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Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
- 89
- 16
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Delvera Wine Estate
- 2
- 1
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Dirtopia Trail Network - Murati & Uitkyk Wine Estates
- 7
- 17
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Helderberg Trails
- 2
- 18
- 7
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Hellsend Dirt Compound
- 4
- 1
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Idas Valley Nature Area
- 3
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Knorhoek
- 1
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MTO Jonkershoek
- 1
- 16
- 11
- 6
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Plaisir Trails
- 7
- 9
- 1
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STF Botmaskop
- 4
- 7
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STF Coetzenburg
- 1
- 5
- 1
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STF Eden / Paradyskloof
- 9
- 1
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STF G-Spot
- 6
- 3
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STF Koloniesland
- 3
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STF Mont Marie
- 3
- 5
Popular Stellenbosch Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 643 ft • 7 ft • 899 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 692 ft • 108 ft • 829 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 108 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 2,638 ft • 10 ft • 806 •
Challenging trail for experienced riders with above average technical skills.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 430 ft • 0 ft • 774 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,287 ft • 44 ft • 767 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.4 • 4,229 ft • 8 ft • 754 •
An awesome flowy trail featuring loads of jumps and berms sculpted by legendary trail builder Hylton Turvey.
Stellenbosch Mountain Bike Routes
The Prado Featured
12 miles • 2,157 ft • 13 • Loop •
The Prado route starts you off from the MTO Trails main gate and takes up the famous Irish Trail climb....
12 miles • 925 ft • 15 • Loop •
Open farm roads with great views onto the mountain ranges surrounding Stellenbosch with flowing single...
The Levo Featured
★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 2,541 ft • 12 • Loop •
The Levo route starts you off from the MTO Trails main gate and takes you up some meandering jeep track...
The Ibex Featured
11 miles • 1,996 ft • 10 • Loop •
The IBEX route starts you off from the MTO Trails main gate and takes up the famous Irish Trail climb....
The Hanger to The Top Mast Featured
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,705 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
This climb is from the trail head at The Hanger Bike Co. all the way to "Top of the World" and the top of...
★ 3.0 • 15 miles • 2,269 ft • 3 • Loop •
25km MTB and trail run from Muratie
Photos of Stellenbosch Mountain Bike
Videos of Stellenbosch Mountain Bike
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Sep 27, 2025
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Sep 27, 2025
trail: Afterburner
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Jun 9, 2021
trail: Boegoe Zag
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Dec 15, 2020
trail: Eden Main Line
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152 |
Dec 1, 2020
trail: Mach 1
0:26 |
292 |
Sep 22, 2020
trail: Eden Main Line
0:29 |
120 |
May 18, 2020
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Eden Connector to Top | Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:55am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 7, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | A number of trees down across the trail.... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Cobra | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | ||
| Klipwerf | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | ||
| Siamese | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Dry | SchalkMarais | ||
| Afterburner | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Variable | SchalkMarais | ||
| Banhoek Chilli Oil Tourist Trail | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Variable | SchalkMarais | ||
| Trails SA Bartinney Tourist Trail | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | ||
| Clouds Estate Tourist Trail | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Unknown | SchalkMarais | ||
| Tokara to Kylemore Tourist trail | Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru) Jun 16, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | ||
| Eden Main Line | Jun 6, 2026 @ 3:53pm (Africa/Maseru) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | SchalkMarais | ||
| Connector | Jun 6, 2026 @ 3:53pm (Africa/Maseru) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | SchalkMarais |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hreikreas | wishlist | trail | activity #97299621 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 11:38pm 1 day |
| hreikreas | wishlist | route | activity #97272845 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:20pm 2 days |
| SchalkMarais | add | report | activity #97166108 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 12:06am Jun 17, 2026 |
| SchalkMarais | add | report | activity #97166107 and 2 more | Jun 17, 2026 @ 12:06am Jun 17, 2026 |
| SchalkMarais | add | report | activity #97166104 and 3 more | Jun 17, 2026 @ 12:06am Jun 17, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | If you don't like rock gardens, stay away.... | Mar 29, 2026 @ 9:55am Mar 29, 2026 | ||
| report | W I think it’s time | Mar 27, 2026 @ 2:21am Mar 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail rerouted on request of Hazendal | Mar 20, 2026 @ 4:43am Mar 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very inflated rating, the maximum gap is only... | Mar 18, 2026 @ 12:12pm Mar 18, 2026 | ||
| trail | The trail rating is way off. It’s a single... | Feb 27, 2026 @ 10:04am Feb 27, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Helderberg Trails | bike park | Stellenbosch | |
| Polkadraai Bike Park | skill park | Stellenbosch | |
| Kylemore Pump Tracks | skill park | Stellenbosch | |
| Hellsend | skill park | Stellenbosch | |
| Boschendal Tree House pump track | skill park | Stellenbosch |
Local Trail Supporters
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- Mark G
- Pieter Van Wyk
- Old Bethlehem Trail team
- Old Bethlehem Farm
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 517 | 372 miles | 61,033 ft | 152 miles | 2,822 ft | #67 | #1 | 1,025 | 5,258 | 99 | 67,900 | |
| E-Bike | 479 | 357 miles | 58,520 ft | 144 miles | 3,606 ft | #64 | #32 | 19 | 5,017 | 59 | 4,977 | |
| Horse | 15 | 19 miles | 1,854 ft | 9 miles | 1,070 ft | #212 | #5 | 952 | ||||
| Hike | 364 | 299 miles | 55,518 ft | 121 miles | 4,557 ft | #178 | #9 | 98 | 4,716 | 8 | 2,104 | |
| Trail Running | 365 | 299 miles | 54,360 ft | 120 miles | 4,557 ft | #144 | #7 | 5 | 4,711 | 18 | 10,654 | |
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 8 | 2 miles | 312 ft | 2,244 ft | 1,312 ft | #114 | #2 | 766 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Stellenbosch
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What are the best places to ride in Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch has 20 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Stellenbosch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Stellenbosch are:
- G-Spot Main Line (4.5/5)
- Armageddon 3 (4.4/5)
- Irish Climb (4.4/5)
- Armageddon 4 (4.4/5)
- Armageddon 6 (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Stellenbosch?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Stellenbosch are:
- October (155 activities)
- September (124 activities)
- February (121 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Stellenbosch?
There are 24 parking locations listed in Stellenbosch. The most popular parking spots are:
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Parking
- Stellenbosch Trail Fund Parking
- Paradyskloof Eden Parking
- Banhoek Chilli Oil Parking
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Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Restaurant: Fort Simon Wine Estate, Coffee shop & Deli (MTBers welcome) Other
- Viewpoint: Table mountain
- Bridge: Fish Eagle 2
- Bridge: Fish Eagle 4
- Cathedral Cave Sight
- [Trail Center] Mont Marie Wine Estate Other
- Bridge: Fish Eagle 1
- Bridge: Fish Eagle 5
- Viewpoint: Skaapsteker
- Baoushka Bistro Other
- Victoria Peak (5,210 ft)
- Banghoek Peak (4,948 ft)
- Third Ridge Peak (4,944 ft)
- By hartmut & contributors
- Admins: STF, Cape
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