The Old George Knysna Road MTB (Closest City/Town: Wilderness)

Western Cape - Garden Route

Old Knysna - George Road

CLOSEST TOWN > Wilderness

TRAIL DESTINATION > Wilderness Heights to Hoekwil

DISTANCE > 25km

GRADING > Easy, but steep

OVERVIEW

This route follows part of the first ‘major’ road between George and Knysna, with all the riding on good gravel surfaces.

On your bike

Start off by cranking along the Wilderness Lagoon before ascending along a long (5 km), but gradual, climb up White’s Road to Wilderness heights. Enjoy some spectacular views of the lagoon and sea along the way before heading onto the Old George/Knysna Road, but don’t miss the short detour to the breathtaking ‘Map of Africa’ viewpoint.

Once on the Old George/Knysna Road, you cycle past smallholdings and dairy farms before descending into the Tow River Valley. What goes down must come up, so get ready for a punishing climb up the other side of the valley to Hoekwil. From here you could head home along tarmac through Hoekwil or head back along the lake road to Eden Adventures.

Off the bike

Just 15 km from George’s airport, Wilderness with its exquisite mountains, coastline and inland lakes is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts whether your medium is land, water or air. Choose from abseiling, hiking, hang-gliding, paragliding, canoeing, surfing, boating and bird watching.

CONTACT:

For local MTB info: contact Chris Leggatt

tel: +27 44 877 0179

Website: www.wildernessinfo.co.za

GPS: 33°59’30.59S 22°35’3.52E

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy, but steep

DURATION:

90 minutes to 3 hours

CONFIGURATION :

Circular route – 25km

START POINT:

Eden Adventures next to the Wilderness Lagoon

TERRAIN:

Gravel road

MAP:

From Eden Adventures; public road markings

CELL RECEPTION:

Good coverage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Public access

FACILITIES:

Ablutions and secure parking at Eden Adventures

BEWARE OF:

Dirt road traffic

knysna-george-map

HOW TO GET THERE

From Wilderness, head east on the N2 to Knysna, then turn left to Wilderness National Park 2km after crossing the lagoon. Follow the paved road, then
turn left to Eden Adventures.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Enjoyable year-round ride.