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The best MTB trails in South Africa

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Mountain biking in South Africa is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Africa. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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1. Eucalyptus Forest Trail loop from Stellenbosch

42.2km

03:41

860m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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423

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2. Wooden Pathway and Bridge – Dual Track and Berms loop from Grabouw

50.3km

04:32

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Young Bafana loop from Helderrand

61.8km

06:25

1,530m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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336

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4. Corrugated Metal Tunnel loop from Stellenbosch

41.2km

03:48

960m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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317

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5. Forest Trail Climb – Gutted Baboon Trail loop from Arbeidslus

40.4km

03:27

760m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.7

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336

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6. Waterfall in Jonkershoek – Never Ending Story Viewpoint loop from Kylemore

50.4km

04:28

1,100m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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315

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7. View of Table Mountain – View from the Top of Meerendal loop from Protea Vallei

47.0km

03:51

900m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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288

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8. Vissie's Magic Trail loop from Elgin

24.9km

02:14

320m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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260

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9. View of Cape Town at Sunset loop from The Glen

29.2km

03:03

930m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Chardonnay Deli loop from Rondebosch

120km

07:20

1,300m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in South Africa

1. Eucalyptus Forest Trail loop from Stellenbosch

2. Wooden Pathway and Bridge – Dual Track and Berms loop from Grabouw

3. Young Bafana loop from Helderrand

4. Corrugated Metal Tunnel loop from Stellenbosch

5. Forest Trail Climb – Gutted Baboon Trail loop from Arbeidslus

6. Waterfall in Jonkershoek – Never Ending Story Viewpoint loop from Kylemore

7. View of Table Mountain – View from the Top of Meerendal loop from Protea Vallei

8. Vissie's Magic Trail loop from Elgin

9. View of Cape Town at Sunset loop from The Glen

10. Chardonnay Deli loop from Rondebosch

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