Witfontein Plantation MTB Route (Closest City/Town: George)

Western Cape - Garden Route

Witfontein Plantation

CLOSEST TOWN > George

TRAIL DESTINATION > Outeniqua Nature Reserve

DISTANCE > from 10km

GRADING > Easy

OVERVIEW

This unmarked ride follows a network of forestry jeep tracks through pine plantation, indigenous forest and
mountain fynbos in the Outeniqua Mountains above George.

On your bike

The route is mainly along forestry service roads with good gravel surface, making it a perfect day on the
bike for most levels of riders. There are, however, a few good downhills, with the longest climb topping out at just on 2km.

Catch your breath along the speedy flats while you buzz the upper level of the contour road for great views as far away as Mossel Bay.

Off the bike

Where there are mountains, there will be hiking trails. Outeniqua Nature Reserve has plenty of both. No fewer than five mountain passes cross the length of the reserve. Choose from day hikes and multi-day hikes and, if you want to do your exploring from the comfort of your car, a 4x4 trail across the Attakwaskloof can be done in a day with an optional overnight stop at the comfortable Perdekop house.

Permits are needed; these can be picked up at the reserve office along with trail maps. There is accommodation within the park for overnight hikers.

CONTACT:

For local MTB info: contact EcoBound MTB Adventures, tel: +27 44 871 4455

Route information: Paul Buchholz, Witfontein, Outeniqua Nature Reserve
Address: Private Bag X6517, George, 6530
Telephone: 044 870 8323/5
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Website: www.capenature.co.za
Tel: +27 44 870 8323

GPS: 33°56’06.8”S 22°25’37.8”E

Weather:

Clear 9 ^oC
Humidity: 87%
Wind: N at 2 mph

Mon	8 ⇒ 18 ^oC	» Mostly Sunny «
Tue	10 ⇒ 21 ^oC	» Mostly Sunny «
Wed	9 ⇒ 19 ^oC	» Partly Sunny «

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy

DURATION:

1–3 hours

CONFIGURATION :

Various options – from 10km

START POINT:

Witfontein in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve (044) 870 8323

TERRAIN:

Mainly jeep track with some good gravel surface, and great downhills

MAP:

Wall map at the Witfontein office and photocopied maps available from EcoBound MTB Adventures

CELL RECEPTION: Good

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Free permit from the Witfontein Office

FACILITIES:

Ablution facilities at start

BEWARE OF:

Hikers; fallen trees

witfontein-map

HOW TO GET THERE

Approximately 1.5km beyond George on the N12, turn right at the sign to Witfontein / Outeniqua Nature Reserve.
Take the third turning to the right and get your free permit from the information office.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Hot to moderate summers with average temperatures around 20°C; winter can drop to 5°C.