CLOSEST TOWN »	Clarens
DISTANCE »	2 circular routes of 7km and 18km
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Bergwoning Farm, bordering the golden Gate National Park, is surrounded by characteristic sandstone and basalt mountains, making for a mountain biker’s paradise.

Above the Clouds (18km circuit): This off-road ride is available on request, since the route goes onto a neighbouring property. Climbing to an altitude 2,100 metres above sea level, expect a challenging ride. The reward is outstanding scenery while riding a roller coaster of valleys and mountains. The tracks are technical so this is not a ride for the unfit or inexperienced mountain biker.

Bergwoning (7km circuit): You can ride your mountain bike along the 4x4 track with several technical sections and wet foot encounters along the Klein Caledon river. With eye-catching scenery and easy access, Bergwoning is nice for the weekender that wants to do a technical short route at high altitude for one or two hours and help in any unlikely emergency is close by.

Off your bike
Bergwoning Farm is a quaint getaway with access to hiking trails, abseiling, mountain-biking, clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, hunting, wing-shooting and bird watching. The Klein Caledon River flows year round so there are several swimming holes to choose from. There is also a farm dam to take a breather and a dip, if the rains have been good. There’s a conventional swimming pool at neighbouring Kiara Lodge.

CONTACT
Route information: Thys and Helena Maritz, Bergwoning Farm
Address: PO Box 105, Clarens, 9707
Telephone: (058) 256 1124
Email: maritzmj@telkomsa.net
Website: www.bergwoning.co.za

Rated by: Jacques Marais

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• GRADING: Intermediate and Difficult
  
  
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• START POINT: At the campsite
  
  
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• MAP: Not necessary, but available at reception
  
  
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• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors are welcome. Please phone ahead - R10-R20 per person, per bike
  
  
• FACILITIES: Camp site, Guest house, no ablutions en route. A quaint getaway with access to hiking trails, abseiling, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting, fly fishing, hunting, wing shooting and bird-watching. The Klein Caledon river flows year-round so there are several swimming holes to choose from. There is also a farm dam to take a breather and a dip, if the rains have been good.
  
  
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