Bottelary Hills MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Stellenbosch)
Western Cape - Cape Peninsula & Winelands
Bottelary HillsCLOSEST 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. 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: |
FAST FACTSGRADING: 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 MAP: Map available on website
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day fees for MTB trail FACILITIES: Restaurant and wine sales BEWARE OF: Heat in summer, steep downhills, 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
Any time is a good time to ride Bottelary Hills. Summer can get very hot, so plan to ride early in the day. |
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Humidity: 87% Wind: N at 1 mph
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