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SaveSwellendam nestles in the embrace of the Langeberg Mountains and the Breede River, located within 40 minutes' drive from almost all the other 6 towns in the Greater Swellendam Area. A visit to Swellendam can include a wine tour or hiking & mountain biking, fine dining or tasting the local Wildebraam Berry Liqueur. You can travel back in time at the Drostdy, or meet Faeries at Saluna's Sanctuary. Day trips can include Proteas, Whales or milkshakes in the Klein Karoo.
Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, situated in the Western Cape Province approximately 220km from both Cape Town and George.
So if you are here for adventure or just to relax and enjoy the hospitality in this farming community, you are sure to understand why travelers from all around the world have ended up never leaving Swellendam.
Follow the Links below for everything you may want to know about our beautiful town.
Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa, situated in the Western Cape Province approximately 220km from both Cape Town and George.
So if you are here for adventure or just to relax and enjoy the hospitality in this farming community, you are sure to understand why travelers from all around the world have ended up never leaving Swellendam.
Follow the Links below for everything you may want to know about our beautiful town.
source: Visit Swellendam Website
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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
87 trails
- Trail Running
87 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
Region Details
- 48
- 5
- 7
Region Status
Open as of May 25, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 87
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 87
- Trails Trail Running
- 87
- Total Distance
- 135 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent
- 27,144 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,516 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,692 ft
- Reports
- 43
- Photos
- 18
- Ridden Counter
- 921
Sub Regions
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Bontebok National Park
- 3
- 2
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Marloth Nature Reserve
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Swellendam Trails
- 2
- 5
Popular Swellendam Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 189 ft • 43 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 189 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 136 ft • 38 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 136 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 548 ft • 0 ft • 37 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 1.0 • 3 miles • 248 ft • 37 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 248 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 4,229 ft • 105 ft • 36 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 105 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 346 ft • 35 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 346 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 143 ft • 13 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 143 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,894 ft • 52 ft • 3 •
Less popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 52 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Swellendam Mountain Bike Routes
Swellendam: 8.5km Route Featured
5 miles • 726 ft • 2 • Loop •
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22 miles • 2,279 ft • 6 • Loop •
Add a description of the Swellendam Red Route
Swellendam: 5.4km Route Featured
3 miles • 323 ft • 3 • Loop •
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Swellendam: 3.1km Route Featured
2 miles • 190 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
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Bontebok National Park MTB route Featured
21 miles • 661 ft • 0 • Loop •
enjoy the wildlife in the Bontebok National park from your MTB
Photos of Swellendam Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushbuck Trail | Feb 28, 2026 @ 11:07am (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 28, 2026 | Very Dry | Zapcatdan | ||
| ST 013 | Mar 6, 2025 @ 10:19pm Mar 6, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | kaasmanmtb | ||
| ST 021 | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am Sep 19, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| Access Road 001 | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am Sep 19, 2021 | Variable | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| ST 020 | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am Sep 19, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| ST 012 | Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am Sep 19, 2021 | Unknown | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| Road to Marloth Nature Reserve | Apr 10, 2021 @ 7:42am Apr 10, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| AT 037 | Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am Apr 8, 2021 | Prevalent Mud | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| ST 003 | Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am Apr 8, 2021 | Variable | adrianharris Bloem | ||
| ST 001 | Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am Apr 8, 2021 | Ideal | adrianharris Bloem |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IgnatiusImmink | wishlist | route | activity #93644382 | Apr 29, 2026 @ 6:51am Apr 29, 2026 |
| Zapcatdan | add | report | activity #89690011 | Feb 28, 2026 @ 6:58am Feb 28, 2026 |
| BerniceA | wishlist | region | activity #86076169 | Dec 26, 2025 @ 3:53am Dec 26, 2025 |
| PandaBoy | wishlist | route | activity #83709732 | Nov 7, 2025 @ 1:56am Nov 7, 2025 |
| mattmalabanan | add | poi | activity #77075700 and 7 more | Jul 31, 2025 @ 1:30am Jul 31, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | A lovely family hike with our young children... | Jul 11, 2021 @ 6:27am Jul 11, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k37 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k36 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge7 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
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 | 60 | 69 miles | 4,039 ft | 27 miles | 732 ft | #6,559 | #90 | 16 | 43 | 6 | 1,800 | |
| E-Bike | 60 | 69 miles | 4,039 ft | 27 miles | 732 ft | #1,685 | #83 | 40 | 5 | 25 | ||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 79 ft | 2,382 ft | 135 ft | #680 | #14 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 87 | 135 miles | 27,142 ft | 59 miles | 4,518 ft | #1,259 | #34 | 2 | 39 | 219 | ||
| Trail Running | 87 | 135 miles | 27,142 ft | 59 miles | 4,518 ft | #1,003 | #33 | 39 | 364 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Swellendam
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What are the best places to ride in Swellendam?
Swellendam has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Swellendam?
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Swellendam?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Swellendam are:
- August (4 activities)
- December (2 activities)
- November (2 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Swellendam?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Swellendam. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Elfuurkop 1,370m Summit
- Bandietskop 174m Summit
- Galgkop 218m Summit
- Skurwekop 231m Summit
- Glenstroom Hut Cabin
- Nooitgedacht Hut Cabin
- Leeurivierberg 1,628m Summit
- Misty Point 1,710m Summit
- Hermitage Peak 1,546m Summit
- Goedgeloof Hut Cabin
- Misty Point (1,686 m)
- Leeurivierberg (1,601 m)
- Hermitage Peak (1,546 m)
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