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2.2 miles
Distance
395 ft
Climb
-426 ft
Descent
00:22:15
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
285 ft
Altitude min
679 ft
Altitude max
679 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,881 ft
Distance down
2,379 ft
Distance flat
00:22:15
Avg time
Cobra Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHoogekraal & Welvergenoegd MTB Trails
Durbanville -
AKAHoogekraal trails
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonAll year ound
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
Cobra: This is Hoogekraals most technical MTB single track and gets its black diamond rating for its tight switchbacks, rock gardens and a tricky rock slab into a tight corner. The surface is like the rest of Hoogekraal, clay and shale that is usually very grippy but can be slippery when wet. It is a loop that starts with a fun descent with plenty of descending features. The trail sports some awesome flow with sweet medium sized rollers, jumps and a small gap that can be avoided. It is a tiring trail to ride fast as the traverses require some pedaling input which makes an XC or marathon bike a good choice if ridden carefully. The faster you go the more challenging this trail becomes and has claimed many riders whose confidence was greater than their skill. The trail is suitable for intermediate riders but please take care until you know the trail. While there is some dispute as to the grade of this descent, some say it’s “only” a blue, the gnar is there, especially when the track has seen a lot of traffic, so take care.
The second part of the Cape Cobra is steep at first as it climbs back up to the main Hoogekraal loop. This can be tiring if you’ve raced your mates down the descent but gradually becomes less tortuous as you ascend. Enjoy the views and wildlife as you climb a grippy shale single track and rejoin the main loop where you’ll eventually top out and be able to take a break and enjoy the panoramic views of the Durbanville hills.
Access Info
To access the Cape Cobra, take the well marked Hoogekraal main loop which is unidirectional and enjoy the fun single track that undulates and contains some fun rollers and a detour called The Gorge which creates an option to take in some table top jumps and short steep descents. Spykers Hill is the main climb at Hoogekraal and can feel quite long before it tops out at the Cape Cobra entrance which can't be missed thanks to its wooden "kraal" like entrance.
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The Hoogekraal trail is on private land and forms part of tracks managed by the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club. Please obey the club and trail rules and make sure you pay the trail fee via the honesty box or snapscan point at the start.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to cobra-30238 trailhead
(-33.774120, 18.582100)
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- Cobra Repeat Climb 558 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cobra
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Where is Cobra located?
Cobra is located in Hoogekraal & Welvergenoegd MTB Trails, Durbanville, South Africa. It is part of the Hoogekraal & Welvergenoegd MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.77412, 18.5821.
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How hard is Cobra?
Cobra is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Cobra?
Cobra has 395 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 426 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 285 ft to 679 ft.
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Is Cobra a point to point trail?
Yes, Cobra is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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