Tulbagh MTB options (Closest City/Town: Tulbagh)
Western Cape - Breede River Valley
Tulbach MTB optionsCLOSEST TOWN > Tulbach TRAIL DESTINATION > Double Mouth Reserve DISTANCE > Various options from 13km to 29km
GRADING > Easy to Intermediate |
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OVERVIEW The charming historical town of Tulbagh is in the winelands of the Boland in the Western Cape Province. The valley was first discovered by European settlers in 1658 and land grants were made to 14 farming families in 1700. The town itself was developed in 1743 when the museum church was built. Post the 1969 earthquake every historic home in Church Street was painstakingly restored to its original glory.
On your bike Tulbagh, situated within a valley surrounded by magnificent mountains, offers hours of MTB riding along gravel and farm roads in the vicinity of the village. Detailed maps of the area are available from the tourism Bureau in Church Street, so grab a map and plan your own ride. A 29 km circular Touring Route heads out on tar from the Tourism Office towards the Oude Drosdty on the Winterhoek Road. Pass a variety of farmsteads up to Remhoogte Farm (18 km) where you turn right past Tulbagh Cellars. The tar changes to gravel here and you continue along Twee Jonge Gezellen until you once again reach town. Off the bike Discover the historical village of Tulbagh embraced by the Witzenberg and Winterhoek Mountain ranges approximately one hour from Cape Town. Panoramic views, superior wines, gourmet foods and period architecture combine with a temperate climate to make this one of the Cape’s most scenic weekend destinations. Cascading waterfalls, emerald vineyards, picture-perfect orchards and snow-capped mountain peaks during the winter months make Tulbagh an irresistible haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The annual “Christmas in July” festival is not to be missed. CONTACT: Website: www.tulbaghtourism.co.za GPS: 33°18’01.46”S 19°02’22.79”E |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Easy to Intermediate DURATION: 2 Hours CONFIGURATION: Circular START POINT: Start at the Tourism Office in Church Street, Tulbagh TERRAIN: Gravel and tar roads in and around the village MAP: Maps available from the Tourism Office CELL RECEPTION: Unexpectedly good ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Public access FACILITIES: Ablution facilities at the Museum BEWARE OF: XXX |
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MORE INFORMATION: This is great exploration riding so a good bike, topo map, compass (or preferably a GPS), ample food and water, as well as a bountiful sense of adventure, are prerequisites
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