Oudebosch Guest Farm MTB Trails (Closest City/Town: Riversdale)

Western Cape - Garden Route

Oudebosch Guest Farm

CLOSEST TOWN > Riversdale

TRAIL DESTINATION > Langeberge

DISTANCE > 5–80km

GRADING > Easy to intermediate

OVERVIEW

The stunning routes starting from Oudebosch Guest Farm range from 5km to 80km. Riders can explore the beautiful nature of the Langeberg ranges or even cross these Southern Cape mountains to explore the Little Karoo lying beyond the craggy peaks.

All three routes take you through the beautiful valley and mountain landscapes between Heidelberg and Riversdale. You will experience the tranquillity of this rich farming area, while having the peace of mind of a secure environment. None of the routes are very intimidating to cyclists, although the 80km route will be more suited to experienced mountain bikers.

On your bike

Beginner: 20km route
Duration: 1h23min at 14km/h
Total ascent: 419m
Difficulty rating: 2/5

Intermediate: 44km
Duration: 2h50min at 17.1km/h
Total ascent: 844m
Difficulty rating : 3/5

Experienced: 84km route
Duration: 4h46min at 17.1km/h
Total ascent: 1556m
Difficulty rating : 5/5

Off the bike

Horse riding, canoeing on the dam, swimming, hiking, bird watching, black bass fishing, your children can collect chicken eggs or you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces.

CONTACT:

More information: Riversdale Tourism, tel: +27 28 713 1996

Website: www.oudebosch.co.za

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Tel: Linda Muir +27 82 923 1469

GPS: 33°58’55.2”S 21°06’48.5”E

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy to intermediate

DURATION:

20km - 1 hour, 40km - 2.5 hours, 80km - 4 hours.

CONFIGURATION :

Three circular routes – 5–80km

START POINT:

Oudebosch Guest Farm

TERRAIN:

Farm roads, gravel, some technical climbing and a small stretch of tarmac

MAP:

Maps and trail GPS coordinates available at Oudebosch

CELL RECEPTION: Good

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Guests ride for free;
day visitors welcome

FACILITIES:

3 star self catering establishment. Breakfasts, lunches and dinnerfs or groups of 10 or more people

BEWARE OF:

Milk trucks; horses along route

oudebosch-map

HOW TO GET THERE

Take the Korentepoortdam Road out of Riversdale and look for the turn-off to your right once you’ve passed Korintevet Dam. (Look for Oudebosch, not Oudenbosch!)

BEST TIME OF YEAR

All year, but from June to August winds can be hectic.