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2,822 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:03:26
Avg time
-218 ft
Altitude change
385 ft
Altitude min
606 ft
Altitude max
605 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-19%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
177 ft
Distance climb
2,247 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:03:26
Avg time
Diep River Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaConstantia Greenbelt
Cape Town -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#24612 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #2999 in E-Biking
- #2409 in Trail Running
- #62841 in Hiking
- #2054 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonAll Year
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
Diep River Trail: This forms part of the Constantia Greenbelt Trail network. As a descent, the track is huge fun and starts on Southern Cross Drive and crosses three tar roads as it makes its way down. High speeds are possible and care must be taken to avoid cars at these points. As the trail is multi-use, bi-directional trail, expect hikers, dogs and other riders. The first section from the bus stop is steep and offers the option to take the faster line straight down, or the mellower version to the left. The next section is also fast and involves a rooty right hand corner over a bridge before speed picks up again as you approach the tar road. Across the road, the trail now descends the roughest terrain consisting of root filled dips and corners before a final flat section and yet another tar road. Across this, the trail is smoother and flattens out as it curves under the forest to meet Avenue Beauvais. As a climb this is where the trail starts. Its moderate at first but will test you as you get higher and the trail becomes rougher. The final push to the bus stop is a steep bermed affair where descending riders may be encountered.
Access Info
This trail is accessed via the tar roads in the area. As a descent, enter the trail at the bus stop on Southern Cross Drive close to the intersection with Rhodes Drive or as a climb from Avenue Beauvais.
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This is a multi-use trail and on public land. Be aware of other trail users including runners, hikers, dogs and walkers and even horses.
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- 1 rides
- 33 miles average
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- 114 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 600 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to diep-river-trail trailhead
(-34.008270, 18.418760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diep River Trail
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Where is Diep River Trail located?
Diep River Trail is located in Constantia Greenbelt, Cape Town, South Africa. It is part of the Constantia Greenbelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.00827, 18.41876.
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How hard is Diep River Trail?
Diep River Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Diep River Trail?
The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 ft to 606 ft.
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Is Diep River Trail a point to point trail?
Diep River Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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