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Mountain Biking & Hiking Routes
We are very lucky to have access to the wonderful Nature reserve and MTO Forestry that surrounds us. Permits can only be bought from us and we also have route descriptions and maps available as well as GPS units for hire.
We have also created some single track on our venue ranging from basic to technical so that you can hone your skills!
We can also arrange for you to have access to other Tulbagh areas so that you can experience the magic of the whole valley.
Hiking routes shown more towards the bottom of the page.
(Permit charged separately)
MTB 28km Route:
Route Description:
Route Stats:
Route Description:
Route Stats:
- Distance 28km
- Max Elevation 386m
- Elevation Gain 486m
- Max Slope 18%
MTB 34km Route:
Route Description:
This route follows part of stage 3 ABSA Cape Epic 2011 route. Starting at Waterval you ascend quickly past the waterfall and up the loose gravel climb making it fairly technical. Once at the summit of 500m you overlook the hidden valley which is forested. You then descend along an old prisoner of war made gravel road down into the valley and you link in with the sandy forestry road. This then leads you out of the hidden valley where you climb another 100m to your max elevation for the day of 634m and then you descend down some great gravel roads to the old Forestry Station and along a nice 15km route back to Waterval.
Route Stats:
Route Description:
This route follows part of stage 3 ABSA Cape Epic 2011 route. Starting at Waterval you ascend quickly past the waterfall and up the loose gravel climb making it fairly technical. Once at the summit of 500m you overlook the hidden valley which is forested. You then descend along an old prisoner of war made gravel road down into the valley and you link in with the sandy forestry road. This then leads you out of the hidden valley where you climb another 100m to your max elevation for the day of 634m and then you descend down some great gravel roads to the old Forestry Station and along a nice 15km route back to Waterval.
Route Stats:
- Distance 34km
- Max Elevation 634m
- Elevation Gain 755m
- Max Slope 17.6%
MTB 40km Route:
Route Description:
Starting out from Waterval you slowly climb along a 15km gravel road stretch before the 400m odd climb up to the summit of 634m. This climb has some awesome views across the Tulbagh Valley and down towards Worcester. You then summit to see the hidden valley stretch out before you. This valley is hardly ever seen. You then descend and you follow the the valley edge all the way around to the lovely river crossing that marks the top of the huge waterfall! Take a moment to stop and take a look at the waterfall or continue on and find your way up the old Prisoner of War roads up on to another summit that looks down on to Waterval. It is then a descent down to the finish at Waterval.
Route Stats:
Route Description:
Starting out from Waterval you slowly climb along a 15km gravel road stretch before the 400m odd climb up to the summit of 634m. This climb has some awesome views across the Tulbagh Valley and down towards Worcester. You then summit to see the hidden valley stretch out before you. This valley is hardly ever seen. You then descend and you follow the the valley edge all the way around to the lovely river crossing that marks the top of the huge waterfall! Take a moment to stop and take a look at the waterfall or continue on and find your way up the old Prisoner of War roads up on to another summit that looks down on to Waterval. It is then a descent down to the finish at Waterval.
Route Stats:
- Distance 40km
- Max Elevation 634m
- Elevation Gain 817m
- Max Slope 18%
MTB 54km Route:
Route Description:
This routes combines the best bits of the 40km, 14km & 7km routes.
Route Stats:
Route Description:
This routes combines the best bits of the 40km, 14km & 7km routes.
Route Stats:
- Distance 54km
- Max Elevation 641m
- Elevation Gain 1,350m
- Max Slope 20.3%
MTB / Hiking / Trail Running 5km Route:
Route Description:
We call this the Waterfall Loop. Fantastic short route where you can stop off and look at the views from on top of the waterfall or take a swim in the pools.
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Route Description:
We call this the Waterfall Loop. Fantastic short route where you can stop off and look at the views from on top of the waterfall or take a swim in the pools.
Route Stats:
- Distance 5km
- Max Elevation 382m
- Elevation Gain 312m
- Max Slope 37.1%
MTB / Hiking / Trail Running 7km Route:
Route Description:
Nice hiking and trail running route. Mountain bikers beware as some of these slopes are pretty steep!! Lovely views across Waterval towards the Witzenberg Mountain range.
Route Stats:
Route Description:
Nice hiking and trail running route. Mountain bikers beware as some of these slopes are pretty steep!! Lovely views across Waterval towards the Witzenberg Mountain range.
Route Stats:
- Distance 7km
- Max Elevation 258m
- Elevation Gain 150m
- Max Slope 26.3%
MTB / Hiking / Trail Running 14km Route:
Route Description:
Like the mast ride in the Tokia Forest you start climbing from the outset and you do not stop until you summit at the 641m mark. This is where hikers can then go further up the mountain on unrideable paths to the true summit of 800m. Please note that some areas are very steep.
Route Stats:
Route Description:
Like the mast ride in the Tokia Forest you start climbing from the outset and you do not stop until you summit at the 641m mark. This is where hikers can then go further up the mountain on unrideable paths to the true summit of 800m. Please note that some areas are very steep.
Route Stats:
- Distance 14km
- Max Elevation 641m option for hikers to 800m*
- Elevation Gain 574m
- Max Slope 29%
