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3,698 ft
Distance
-261 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
-262 ft
Altitude change
1,241 ft
Altitude min
1,504 ft
Altitude max
1,504 ft
Altitude start
1,240 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-29.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
3,192 ft
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Klipwerf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bethlehem Plaas
    Stellenbosch
  • Ref Number
    BC28
  • AKA
    Niknaks descent
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29266 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3841 in E-Biking
    • #91428 in Trail Running
    • #89866 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Bethlehem Plaas

Flowing fast descent off Niknaks and Old Bethlehem Sky Traverse. Awesome features.

Access Info

Permits available on Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code or Boschendal Trail Centre

Trail Supporters
  • Old Bethlehem Trail team
    since 2
    Maintainer

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 147 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 623 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026 @ 11:05am (Africa/Maseru)
Jun 16, 2026
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:24pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 18, 2025
pristine condition...PB time
Jul 13, 2025 @ 9:38am
Jul 13, 2025
Jan 4, 2025 @ 7:38am
Jan 4, 2025
Quite a few more brake bumps than usual, but it is expected mid-summer in the Winelands area
Dec 27, 2024 @ 6:27am
Dec 27, 2024
Loved this well maintained trail
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on Jun 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to klipwerf trailhead (-33.930790, 18.966360)

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        youtuber Itchy face...
        0:08 | 141 | Oct 6, 2023 , Stellenbosch
        youtuber The most famous trail in South Africa
        0:56 | 133 | Oct 5, 2023 , Stellenbosch
        youtuber It was heartbreaking to crash like that.
        0:18 | 113 | Oct 3, 2023 , Stellenbosch
        youtuber I hope to see African animals. #shorts #mtb
        0:34 | 175 | Sep 27, 2023 , Stellenbosch

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Klipwerf

        Where is Klipwerf located?
        Klipwerf is located in Bethlehem Plaas, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bethlehem Plaas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.93079, 18.96636.
        How hard is Klipwerf?
        Klipwerf is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Klipwerf?
        The trail has 261 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,241 ft to 1,504 ft.
        Is Klipwerf a point to point trail?
        Yes, Klipwerf is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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