20.4 miles
Distance
1,220 ft
Climb
-1,219 ft
Descent
912 ft
High Point
511 ft
Altitude min
643 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-37.8%
Grade max
45.9%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Parts of this route traverse private land. Please be respectful and ride with care. PERMIT required for all riding on this route.

This Route starts and Finishes at Raptor Rise Guest house and traverses the valley mostly on farm roads. A nice longer route with some flats and climbs its the perfect ride for those just wanting to get out for a longer ride without too much technical riding.

Some parts of this route overlap with the other Tulbagh Farm Loop.

Detailed Description
Tulbagh Valley Loop is a 20 mile popular easy route located near Tulbagh. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,220 ft with a max elevation of 912 ft then descends -1,219 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Feb 17, 2025)
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Tulbagh MTB Club (www.tulbaghmtbclub.co.za)
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Stats

  • Distance
    20 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 37 min
  • Altitude min
    511 ft
  • Altitude start
    643 ft
  • Altitude end
    643 ft
  • Climb
    1,220 ft
  • Descent
    -1,219 ft
  • Grade max
    -37.8%
  • Grade min
    45.9%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Tulbagh MTB Trails
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Raptors Rise to Main Road.
  2. Continue for 400 meters.
  3. Keep right to take Round the Dam at Raptor Rise.
  4. Continue for 30 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Climb to Wilding via Diggers Home.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Turn left onto Wilding Single - K9 Evasion.
  8. Continue for 90 meters.
  9. Keep left to stay on Wilding Single - K9 Evasion.
  10. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  11. Keep right to take Buchu Trail.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
  13. Bear right onto Wilding Single - K9 Evasion.
  14. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Wilding Single - K9 Evasion.
  16. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  17. Turn left onto Wilding Loop.
  18. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  19. Turn left onto Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  20. Continue for 100 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Farm Road Connection.
  22. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  23. Walk east on Uitvlug Farm Trail.
  24. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  25. Turn left onto Winterhoek Road - Van Der Stel Road.
  26. Continue for 100 meters.
  27. Turn right onto Duikersdrift Road Connection.
  28. Continue for 400 meters.
  29. Turn left onto Connection Road.
  30. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  31. Turn right onto Winterhoek Road - Van Der Stel Road.
  32. Continue for 50 meters.
  33. Turn left onto Theuniskraal Main Road.
  34. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  35. Keep right to take Theuniskraal Connection.
  36. Continue for 40 meters.
  37. Turn right onto Flippies Fairy Garden.
  38. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  39. Turn right onto Welbedacht Nature Reserve Single Track.
  40. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  41. Bear left onto Theuniskraal Connection - Round the dam.
  42. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  43. Turn right onto Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  44. Continue for 20 meters.
  45. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  46. Continue for 20 meters.
  47. Keep right to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Keep right to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  50. Continue for 20 meters.
  51. Keep straight to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  52. Continue for 30 meters.
  53. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  54. Continue for 30 meters.
  55. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  56. Continue for 40 meters.
  57. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  58. Continue for 20 meters.
  59. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  60. Continue for 80 meters.
  61. Keep straight to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  62. Continue for 50 meters.
  63. Keep right to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  64. Continue for 50 meters.
  65. Keep right to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  66. Continue for 30 meters.
  67. Keep left to stay on Main Twee Jonge Gezellen Road.
  68. Continue for 40 meters.
  69. Walk west on Themika Climb.
  70. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  71. Turn left onto Themika Otter Trail.
  72. Continue for 400 meters.
  73. Turn left onto Themika Trails Noodle.
  74. Continue for 100 meters.
  75. Walk south on Themika Trails Noodle.
  76. Continue for 200 meters.
  77. Turn right onto Farm Trail - Themika Trails to Twee Jonge Gezellen via Saronsberg.
  78. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  79. Bear left onto Farm Trail - Twee Jonge Gezellen to Road.
  80. Continue for 900 meters.
  81. Bear left onto TJs to Raptors Rise Connector.
  82. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  83. Turn right onto Raptors Rise to Main Road.
  84. Continue for 80 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Theuniskraal Single Track
    Feb 17, 2025 @ 10:14am
    Feb 17, 2025
    		Needs a bit of a trim but rideable reporter
    TJs to Raptors Rise Connector
    Oct 13, 2024 @ 8:32am
    Oct 13, 2024
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    Wilding Single - K9 Evasion
    Oct 13, 2024 @ 8:32am
    Oct 13, 2024
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    Mar 16, 2024 @ 11:08pm
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