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The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Western Cape (South Africa)

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Photo of Seeberg MTB Photo of Hout Bay - Chapmans - Wagon trail - Tokai Photo of CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 2
  • Seeberg MTB

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    near Myburgh Park, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    9.40mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSeeberg MTB Photo ofSeeberg MTB Photo ofSeeberg MTB

    Seeberg MTB In West Coast National Park. Navigation should be done in opposite direction. Section to Seeberg viewpoint was not completed- recommended

  • Hout Bay - Chapmans - Wagon trail - Tokai

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    near Monteray, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    34.69mi
    Elevation +
    5459f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHout Bay - Chapmans - Wagon trail - Tokai Photo ofHout Bay - Chapmans - Wagon trail - Tokai Photo ofHout Bay - Chapmans - Wagon trail - Tokai

    Mixed bag of tarmac , dust roads, jeep track and singletrack...has a bit of everything thrown in and some amazing scenery

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 2

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    near Spes Bona, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    66.12mi
    Elevation +
    4928f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 2

    AGAINST THE ROPES This will be like a 10-round world championship boxing match, with a series of climbs that will throw jabs and uppercuts at the riders all day. Learn the names of these bumps, because you’ll remember...

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  • Cape of Good Hope

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    near Brightwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    5.60mi
    Elevation +
    620f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCape of Good Hope

    An hour and a half return (including stopping to take photos along they way and heading down to the beach for a walk) incredible mountain and beach views.

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 6

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    near Wellington, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    47.84mi
    Elevation +
    5843f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 6

    AGAINST THE CLOCK Flat out, but far from flat. The time trial is the race of truth, just you and your partner against the clock. This could shake up the elite categories, the intensity of the altitude gain and the sho...

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 5

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    near Wellington, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    24.40mi
    Elevation +
    4226f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 5

    AGAINST THE CLOCK Flat out, but far from flat. The time trial is the race of truth, just you and your partner against the clock. This could shake up the elite categories, the intensity of the altitude gain and the sho...

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 4

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    near Hospital Park, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    69.73mi
    Elevation +
    5423f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 4

    BATTLE ROYAL The Queen Stage. The Tough Stage. One Stage to Conquer Them All. This will include two of the toughest climbs of the 15th Absa Cape Epic and the terrain will leave riders exasperated at times. There will ...

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 1

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    near Spes Bona, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    68.51mi
    Elevation +
    5666f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 1

    NOWHERE TO HIDE Stage 1 is never easy at the Absa Cape Epic, although this first day will welcome riders with a hard smile that will become a grimace of effort and endurance. A roll around district and farm roads to s...

  • near Hemel en Aarde, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.22mi
    Elevation +
    433f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofHermanus South Africa mtb Trails (2014-09-22 11:02:44)

    single track, moderate zig-zag up but good fun ride with baboons in the trees. have a look at the photo I recomend the the red route as it is longer, well marked and takes you through the vinyards up to the to of the hi...

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 7

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    near Wellington, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    41.64mi
    Elevation +
    5906f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 7

    THE LAST STAND Remember when the last day at the Absa Cape Epic was a trundle home? No more. The climbing starts after just 3km on the Patatskloof (Sweet Potato Ravine). Concrete strips announce the beginning of the B...

  • CAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 3

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    near Spes Bona, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    76.22mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofCAPE EPIC 2018 Etapa 3

    THE LONGEST DAY The transition day will be the longest stage of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic, but will not be the most challenging in terms of terrain. Well, except for the Porcupine Trap, a flat-out section through sandy ...

  • near Garden Route, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    49.70mi
    Elevation +
    4793f
    TrailRank
    22

    Absolutely great MTB ride over a combination of jeep tracks and medium technical single tracks. It can be done within 6 hours without stopping. We took just over 7 hours so we could take some time to eat and rest while e...

  • near Spes Bona, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    21.58mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    19

    This track takes in the very scenic circular route of riding along the R317 and Stormsvlei roads passing the town of Bonnievale in the Robertson Wine Valley. The track starts and finishes at the entrance to Esona Boutiqu...

  • near Kenilworth, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    24.78mi
    Elevation +
    1644f
    TrailRank
    19

    This track takes in a one way route starting from the Engen petrol/gas station in Wetton Road, Wynberg, past Constantia, Tokai and along Boyes Drive. From the bottom of Boyes Drive the route heads South to Black Hill bef...

  • Wellington - Welvanpas

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    near Bain’s Kloof, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    17.94mi
    Elevation +
    2769f
    TrailRank
    19

    Lots of single track and jeep tracks, with steep inclines and declines. Some of the technical single track and switchbacks can catch out less experienced riders, but overall not a difficult route. Permits need to be p...

  • Near Stellenbosch

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    near Stellenbosch, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    8.90mi
    Elevation +
    951f
    TrailRank
    19

    Leaving from Stellenbosch center to follow part of another trail. Partly very nice sceneries along Eerste Rivier.

  • Stellenbosch center to surroundings

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    near Stellenbosch, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    7.52mi
    Elevation +
    433f
    TrailRank
    16

    Nice trip from Stellenbosch Center (Dorpstr/Ryneveld) to wine estates in the west. Can be optimized to avoid normal traffic roads. End point is battery failure GPS, real route is circular and ends at start point.

  • black tradouw crossing 7.2km

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    near Bushman Drannings, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    16

    Remote crossing into start of Tradouw PAss. ONLY ALLOWED AS EXIT TRAIL TO PASS. NO entrance off Tradouw Pass. Permits required at gvbconservancy.co.za

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