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Bottelary Hills MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Stellenbosch)

Western Cape - Cape Peninsula & Winelands

Bottelary Hills

CLOSEST TOWN > Stellenbosch

TRAIL DESTINATION > Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

DISTANCE > 10 – 45km

GRADING > Easy

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OVERVIEW

The Bottelary Hills MTB route runs over 20 farms in the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy area just outside Stellenbosch. Funds from the MTB route are used to fund the conservancy.

There are three starting points to the route, but we will be starting at The Only One Restaurant on Bottelary Road.

On your bike

From the start, follow the pink arrows that mark the trail, and ride towards Table Mountain in the distance. Ride past the cellar until you get to a brick road and turn left to the top where you will see markers for both the Orange and Red routes

For the Red route, turn left and meander from farm to farm on undulating jeep track amid rolling hills. There are some challenging climbs and lots of off-camber turns on lose surfaces, but only 1.5km of singletrack at the very top of the Red route.

Along the way are various coloured options that will add distance to the ride (Yellow 10km, Blue 6km, Green 13km, and Orange 9km). Toward the end of the Red route, it merges with Orange to take you home – trails are well signposted and maintained.

All the trails are on private land with permission from the landowners, as a result strict rules apply to use of the trails. The trails are varied and appeal to riders of all capabilities. The hallmark of the trails is the scenic beauty and incredible views of the Winelands, Table Mountain, False Bay and other surrounding areas.

Red Route "Main Route"
• 18.5km with 600m of climbing
• renosterveld, farm and vineyard paths
• medium to challenging riding
• stunning views
• a few long climbs

Yellow Loop
• 6.3km with 290m of climbing, or an easier 4km option with 230m of climbing
• three very steep hike-a-bike sections
• mostly jeeptrack through renosterveld
• tough 2km climb

Green Loop
• 12km with 350m of climbing
• jeeptrack through renosterveld and vineyard paths
• a few single track sections
• stunning views
• a medium difficulty 2km climb

Orange Loop
• 9km with 160m of climbing
• ideal for beginners and the "not-so-fit"
• jeeptrack and farm roads through vineyards

Off the bike

Restaurant and wine sales are available.

CONTACT:

Website: www.bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za

GPS: 33°52’44.07”S  18°47’36.74”E

Weather:

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Humidity: 87%
Wind: N at 1 mph
Mon 6 ⇒ 20 oC » Fog «
Tue 10 ⇒ 25 oC » Partly Sunny «
Wed 8 ⇒ 20 oC » Mostly Sunny «

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Easy

DURATION:

1–4 hours

CONFIGURATION :

Options from 10–45km

START POINT:

The Only One Restaurant - for other start points,  see www.bottelaryhillsmtb.co.za for full details

TERRAIN:

Jeep track and gravel; surface mostly hardpack with
loose stones

MAP:

Map available on website

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Day fees for MTB trail
from start points

FACILITIES:

Restaurant and wine sales

BEWARE OF:

Heat in summer, steep downhills,
loose surface, off-camber corners.

Devil Thorns around - DO NOT attempt these trails without tubeless tyres/slimed tubes at the very least! You have been warned :-)

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HOW TO GET THERE

The Only One Restaurant is on Bottelary Road, Devonvale, Stellenbosch.


BEST TIME OF YEAR

Any time is a good time to ride Bottelary Hills. Summer can get very hot, so plan to ride early in the day.

FogFogoC
Humidity: 87%
Wind: N at 1 mph
Mon 6 ⇒ 20 oC » Fog «
Tue 10 ⇒ 25 oC » Partly Sunny «
Wed 8 ⇒ 20 oC » Mostly Sunny «

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