Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Heidelberg)
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve MTB TrailCLOSEST TOWN > Heidelberg TRAIL DESTINATION > Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve DISTANCE > 4km - 17km, and 8 km circuit
GRADING > Easy to Intermediate |
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OVERVIEW Between Vosloorus and Heidelberg, just off the N3 highway to Durban, you will find an unspoilt haven of nature. A reserve was established among the Suikerbosrand hills in 1974 to preserve an important water catchment area and its indigenous flora and fauna as well as irreplaceable historic and archeological sites. The ‘Race for Victory’ fun ride in May is a good opportunity to ride more of the Suikerbosrand that the options described below. On your bike The main focus of this reserve has been environmental education, so it is only very recently that two pilot bicycle trails were introduced, confined to the Tambokies area near the main gate and Diepkloof farm house. There is also an 8 km off-road trail through the Tamboekies area which is confined to jeep tracks used to patrol the perimeter fence and aimed at novice riders. This is an extensive 13,337 ha reserve and the perimeter fence alone is 90km long, so Suikerbosrand has the potential to develop a three-day 100 km+ hut-to-hut type MTB trail. The entire reserve in all its splendour may be enjoyed astride the most environmentally responsible conveyance known to the world. By road: The 11 km “Tamboekies” circuit is on part of the 60 km network of tarred tourist roads and will delight road cyclists for about one hour. This could – and should – be further developed into a respectable two-day road route. Off the bike There are also day walks and overnight hiking trails through the reserve. CONTACT: Address: Private Bag 616, Heidelberg 1436 Telephone: +27 (0) 11 904 3930/3/7 Cellphone: 071 602 7581 or 071 602 7579 GPS: 26°29′01.7″S 028°13′45.4″E Weather: {weather Nigel, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Easy to Intermediate DURATION: 1-2 Hours CONFIGURATION : 8 km circuit, and about 4km to 17km of network trails. START POINT: Start in the reserve TERRAIN: Jeep track MAP: Available from the main building. CELL RECEPTION: Yes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors welcome, but must leave by 18:00 Entry fee payable - R10 per sedan vehicle plus R20 per adult, R10 per child/pensioner. Gate times: Weekdays 7:15 to 16:00. Weekends and public holidays 7:00 to 16:00 FACILITIES: Picnic facilities. Visitors centre. BEWARE OF: Seek cover immediately if there is a thunderstorm brewing as there is a high incidence of lightning in this area. |
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