Sewefontein Farm (Closest City/Town: Citrusdal)
Sewefontein FarmCLOSEST TOWN > Citrusdal TRAIL DESTINATION > Sewefontein Farm DISTANCE > 12km
GRADING > Intermediate |
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OVERVIEW This 12km return route along rough-andready jeep track does not qualify as SA’s longest ride, but there are more than enough other trail options to make this a morning outing.
On your bike Start off from cottages and head 800m downhill along gravel road past large dams. Climb sharply along winding dual track road for 1.5 km following irrigation furrow. Where the road dips right and descends, continue straight up along dual track. steep rocky climbs loom as you pass through a kloof before reaching the plateau 4km into the ride. The route doglegs to right for a further 1.5km to a stunning view-point. You can expect the moderately challenging terrain ride to keep you busy for at least an hour, but the Paleisheuwel Road to Clanwilliam will sort you out for the rest of the weekend. And there’s also 4km of downhill madness along the Old Piekenierskloof Pass for the mad dogs of DH.
Off the bike Citrusdal baths, good hiking, day trips to West Coast & Cederberg, country living on working farm.
CONTACT: For enquiries: please call Jenny Simpson Tel: 022 9213301 Farm Office 022 9212502 or cell 083 393 1446 Website: www.citrusdal.info/sewefontein More information: Citrusdal Tourism
GPS: 32°30’37.3”S 18°54’04.6”E |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Intermediate DURATION: 1 hour to 90 minutes CONFIGURATION : Return – 12km START POINT: Sewefontein Farm Cottages TERRAIN: Steep mountain slopes; rocky jeep tracks MAP: None available; route not marked CELL RECEPTION: Poor ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Guests ride for free FACILITIES: Fully equipped cottages; no water points en route BEWARE OF: Loose rocks; potential snake encounters. |
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HOW TO GET THERE
Year-round, but summer is blistering hot. |
