Two Tunnels MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: De Doorns)

Western Cape - Breede River Valley

Two Tunnels MTB Trail

CLOSEST TOWN > De Doorns

TRAIL DESTINATION > Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

DISTANCE > 35–55km

GRADING > Intermediate to advanced

OVERVIEW

This technical ride along mostly reasonable surface starts and finishes at the Veldskoen Farm Stall.

On your bike

Follow the Mountain View Lodge Road along a climb to the ridge and then dip down a pathway towards the 1875 railway line. Continue along a rugged crank down the railway line, pedalling to the old railway tunnel.
Pass through the tunnel and continue until you reach Tunnel Station and then on to Matroosberg Station. Loop around Tafelberg and back to the tunnel via a circular road, mostly along reasonable surface.

From the Tunnel Station, the trail now goes via Kranskloof towards Scoobie Doo and then on to Osplaas before returning to Veldskoen Farm Stall.

Off the bike

The area is rich in fossils and the skies are alive with raptors and other birds. Surrounded by vineyards, snow-capped peaks and sparkling dams, De Doorns exudes a timeless charm.

CONTACT:

For local MTB info: contact Stefan Jordaan, tel: +27 83 449 1940

Website: www.hexrivervalley.co.za
Tel: +27 23 356 2041

GPS: 33°27’45.08”S 19°41’36.08”E

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Intermediate to advanced

DURATION:

2–4 hours

CONFIGURATION :

Various return options – 35–55km

START POINT:

Veldskoen Farm Stall

TERRAIN:

Jeep track, gravel and train track

MAP:

From Veldskoen or Tourism Office; trail is marked

CELL RECEPTION:

Excellent coverage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Day or annual permit from Veldskoen Farm Stall) next to N1, 5km past De Doorns turnoff towards Touwsrivier)

two-tunnels-map

FACILITIES:

Ablutions, refreshments and secure parking at farm stall

BEWARE OF:

Sections of ride only for the technically
skilled

HOW TO GET THERE

Follow the N1 from Cape Town to De Doorns until you see the Veldskoen Farm Stall on your left, 4.5km past the De Doorns turn-off en route to Touws
River.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Autumn, when all the vineyards in the valley turn to gold and crimson and amber.