Leeuwenboschfontein 4x4 Trail (Closest City/Town: Montagu)
Western Cape - Breede River Valley
LeeuwenboschfonteinCLOSEST TOWN > Montagu TRAIL DESTINATION > Leeuwenboschfontein Farm DISTANCE > 16km
GRADING > Intermediate (technical) |
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OVERVIEW Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm is an ideal getaway at any time of year, whether in the warmth of summer or the occasional snow of winter. The farm is set in a valley, against the backdrop of the beautiful Klein Karoo.
On your bike Pedal from lodge onto 4x4 route, passing to right of small farm dam and climbing steeply along top of ridge. After 2.2 km you top out onto a small plateau; keep right and ascend along a near vertical (push or carry!) climb. You reach the mountain hut 3.8 km later. Retrace your tracks for just under 1 km then turn right at first intersection onto the Code 4 section of the 4x4 route. Some nice technical riding here, with steep exits and tight angles for 7 km as you loop anti-clockwise and back onto the original track. You rejoin your ascent route about 4 km from the trailhead and can look forward to a very fast and rocky downride to the lodge. There is a lot of additional gravel riding in the area too, so saddle up and explore.
Off the bike Drie Kuilen Private Nature Reserve is very close and the town of Montagu is less than an hour away. Climb, hike or bike the mountains, sip wine or relax at the warm baths.
CONTACT: Website: www.leeuwenboschfontein.co.za GPS: 33°34’00.3”S 19°59’08.7”E Weather:  Could not retrieve weather informations for Montagu, South Africa |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Intermediate (technical) DURATION: About 90 minutes CONFIGURATION : Return ride with loop – 16km START POINT: Leeuwenboschfontein Lodge TERRAIN: Very steep riding along 4X4 track; technical and rocky MAP: 4X4 route map available on website CELL RECEPTION: None ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Free for farm guests FACILITIES: Accommodation; no water en route BEWARE OF: Hairy, rocky downhills – this is endo territory |
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HOW TO GET THERE
Skip this one during midsummer. |
