Mountain Bike

The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Ethiopia

452 trails

Photo of Lemmi to Yarar Mountain and back to Lemmi Loop Photo of CMC to mount Entoto and back to CMC Photo of Entoto Marian, Observatory, Selulta plain
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  • Lemmi to Yarar Mountain and back to Lemmi Loop

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kitimē, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    25.65mi
    Elevation +
    2559f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofLemmi to Yarar Mountain and back to Lemmi Loop Photo ofLemmi to Yarar Mountain and back to Lemmi Loop Photo ofLemmi to Yarar Mountain and back to Lemmi Loop

    Easy road and with a river in between. Sometimes difficult down and uphill. Recommended going with at least two people and a very good MTB with tools. Very nice view of the east side of Addis Ababa. There are two hot spr...

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  • CMC to mount Entoto and back to CMC

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    25.64mi
    Elevation +
    3120f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCMC to mount Entoto and back to CMC Photo ofCMC to mount Entoto and back to CMC Photo ofCMC to mount Entoto and back to CMC

    This Trail give the most challenging uphill ride because the mountain grows continuously. It passes through villages and forest. At the top it has cliffs and gives a panaromic view to Legetafo and Sululata cities. The do...

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  • Entoto Marian, Observatory, Selulta plain

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    Mountain Bike
    near Gullele, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    thierry.artaud
    Distance
    22.16mi
    Elevation +
    2385f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofEntoto Marian, Observatory, Selulta plain Photo ofEntoto Marian, Observatory, Selulta plain Photo ofEntoto Marian, Observatory, Selulta plain

    Lovely ride over the ridge of Entoto looking at both side, the Addis Ababa valley and the Selulta Valley; small areas with stones but overall a great ride; not recommended in the rainy season as there are few miles in th...

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  • Dil Ber-Entoto-wesrbi back to Dil Ber

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    Mountain Bike
    near Gullele, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    16.54mi
    Elevation +
    1900f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofDil Ber-Entoto-wesrbi back to Dil Ber Photo ofDil Ber-Entoto-wesrbi back to Dil Ber Photo ofDil Ber-Entoto-wesrbi back to Dil Ber

    It is a very difficult place in the beginning. Because the road is damaged we have to carry up our bikes. The down hill is stony and full of wood from the logging. It is not advisable to go with normal MTB and it should...

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  • Yarar Mountain Ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Weyu, Oromīya (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    7.78mi
    Elevation +
    2339f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofYarar Mountain Ride Photo ofYarar Mountain Ride Photo ofYarar Mountain Ride

    The Yarar mountain route is very good for mountain biking and down hill ride for experienced riders with proper mountain bike. It has nice curves and sometimes very hard rough section. The September to November is perfec...

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  • Menagesha suba loop solo ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kolfe Keranio, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    56.59mi
    Elevation +
    2995f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMenagesha suba loop solo ride Photo ofMenagesha suba loop solo ride Photo ofMenagesha suba loop solo ride

    Such a great combination of road, off-road and mountain. The off-road is gravel and dray season road, not recommended after the a rain or during the rainy season (June to September) The view to the open field and the mou...

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  • Sebeta to Menagesha Suba Forest

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    Mountain Bike
    near Sebeta, Oromīya (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    31.33mi
    Elevation +
    3074f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSebeta to Menagesha Suba Forest Photo ofSebeta to Menagesha Suba Forest Photo ofSebeta to Menagesha Suba Forest

    Very hard gravel road until the wood sawmill the the road very smooth and its is under shadow. The uphill very hard and killing hill need experienced mountain bike to go up.

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  • Sunday ride to the top of Yarar Mountain

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    35.54mi
    Elevation +
    4318f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofSunday ride to the top of Yarar Mountain Photo ofSunday ride to the top of Yarar Mountain Photo ofSunday ride to the top of Yarar Mountain

    The road is completely off-road until the top. The mountain is vey high and really hard to go up. It is recommended to go with at least two, with food and water and of course with bike maintenance tools. When you reach t...

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  • YEKA 31K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

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    Mountain Bike
    near Bole, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Luc Boydens
    Distance
    18.96mi
    Elevation +
    2231f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofYEKA 31K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofYEKA 31K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofYEKA 31K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

    Starting from Bole road, this trail goes north through the city for 5k before climbing the entoto hills, doing a nice loop. Quite a tought ride with some rocky sections. Great views.

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  • CMC - Arabsa - Bilè - Legetafo - Ayat - Back to CMC

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Bruck_tes
    with Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    32.89mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCMC - Arabsa - Bilè - Legetafo - Ayat - Back to CMC Photo ofCMC - Arabsa - Bilè - Legetafo - Ayat - Back to CMC Photo ofCMC - Arabsa - Bilè - Legetafo - Ayat - Back to CMC

    Asphalt road from cmc to arabsa but after that it’s off road and difficult to reach bilè since we were biking in between farm plots. There was a lot of walking and pushing the bikes instead of riding. Once we reached ...

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  • YEKA LOOP 42K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Luc Boydens
    Distance
    25.62mi
    Elevation +
    2861f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofYEKA LOOP 42K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofYEKA LOOP 42K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofYEKA LOOP 42K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

    Not a full loop but very nice trip, quite demanding with 1,000m elevation. Starts from Meganagna, goes up the Yeka forest hill, connects with proper dirt road at around K10, which continues to climb up to K15, back on si...

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  • Yerer mountain biking

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kolfe Keranio, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    44.73mi
    Elevation +
    3455f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofYerer mountain biking Photo ofYerer mountain biking Photo ofYerer mountain biking

    The road leading to the park gate from Gelan town is very good gravel and it goes up slowly to the foothill of Yere. From the entrance to the viewpoint, the off-road is very steep and slippery due to rain and too much gr...

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  • Dangila to Addis Kidam Off-road ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Dangila, Amhara Region (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    63.20mi
    Elevation +
    3225f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofDangila to Addis Kidam Off-road ride Photo ofDangila to Addis Kidam Off-road ride Photo ofDangila to Addis Kidam Off-road ride

    The road is largely off-road and perfect for off-road biking but steep uphill until Addis kidam Town then the last 20km is asphalt downhill Route: Dangila-Jiga-Gisa-Tiski-Addis Kidam and back

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  • Foothill of Gara Furi

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kolfe Keranio, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    47.53mi
    Elevation +
    2792f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFoothill of Gara Furi Photo ofFoothill of Gara Furi Photo ofFoothill of Gara Furi

    Who would explore it? We did it after night long rain and a very small section was much more muddy but there was full of fun after that with only experienced bikers downhill Only for mountain off-road ride.

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  • Foot hills of Suba

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kolfe Keranio, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    51.37mi
    Elevation +
    3143f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFoot hills of Suba Photo ofFoot hills of Suba Photo ofFoot hills of Suba

    Very stunning view to the mountains and beautiful lush green landscape. Crossed many river with dipping and on makeshift bridges. The off- road is great but hard.

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  • Gara Furi mountain biking

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    44.87mi
    Elevation +
    3133f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGara Furi mountain biking Photo ofGara Furi mountain biking Photo ofGara Furi mountain biking

    Very strong and long uphill with downhill. Only possible with mountain bike for regular riders. Great view to Addis Ababa and possible to see monkeys, baboons and birds.

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  • To Entoto and Down hill to CMC

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    with Bruck_tes
    Distance
    44.76mi
    Elevation +
    3602f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTo Entoto and Down hill to CMC Photo ofTo Entoto and Down hill to CMC Photo ofTo Entoto and Down hill to CMC

    Experts level ride. The road is mix of asphalt, cobblestone and complete off-road with strong uphill but in forest forest and wildlife! Must go place with group of at least three people.

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  • Legedadi reservoir off-road ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    35.76mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLegedadi reservoir off-road ride Photo ofLegedadi reservoir off-road ride Photo ofLegedadi reservoir off-road ride

    Mainly Off-road ride with a amazing view over the great akaki river.very quite area. At this time (September) the river is full of water and the land is very green. So E of part of the road is muddy and filled with water...

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  • ENTOTO WEST 28K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

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    Mountain Bike
    near Gullele, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Luc Boydens
    Distance
    17.30mi
    Elevation +
    2425f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofENTOTO WEST 28K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofENTOTO WEST 28K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofENTOTO WEST 28K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

    Very nice first 10K trail from the Entoto car park to the Sululta road. Quite muddy in this season (Sept) and several creek crossing. Then after crossing Sululta tarmac road, through the Gulule Garden on a cobble stone t...

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  • ENTOTO SULEJA LOOP 30K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

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    Mountain Bike
    near Gullele, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Luc Boydens
    Distance
    18.74mi
    Elevation +
    2142f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofENTOTO SULEJA LOOP 30K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofENTOTO SULEJA LOOP 30K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA Photo ofENTOTO SULEJA LOOP 30K - ETHIOPIA - ADDIS - CIA

    A very nice loop starting at 3,000m high, biking anticlockwise, along the Entoto ridge to the east, before riding going down north of the hill, followed by a very nice and green valley (at least in June). The end is a so...

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  • Aba Samuel reservoir

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kolfe Keranio, Mirab Shewa (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    54.22mi
    Elevation +
    2844f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofAba Samuel reservoir Photo ofAba Samuel reservoir Photo ofAba Samuel reservoir

    Very cool off road but very swampy and pot holes due to the rainy season. Very good for experienced mountain bikers with mountain or gravel bikes.

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  • Yeka and kotebe mountain ride

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    Mountain Bike
    near Kotobe, Ādīs Ābeba (Etioopia)
    Author
    Ato Dawit (ዳዊት)
    Distance
    18.30mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofYeka and kotebe mountain ride Photo ofYeka and kotebe mountain ride Photo ofYeka and kotebe mountain ride

    The road is complete changed and now very good wide paved off-road which makes it very ideal for a mountain biking and even hiking

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