Swartbooisberg MTB Route

FAST FACTS

Closest Town: Kakamas
Start Point: Vergelegen Guesthouse
Distance:

30km

Duration: 2 hours
Grading: Difficult – Technical uphill part
Cell reception: Good
Entry requirements: Free entry, but arrange with contact person.
Configuration: 30km return ride with 3km of steep uphill.
Beware of: Summer goes hand in hand with extreme temperatures, dehydration and snakes. Steep downhill descent.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This route offers some spectacular views over the Orange River and has a very technical uphill climb for the keener MTBer. Guided rides are also offered by Gerhard Oberholster from Xtreme Green.

On your bike

The route starts at Vergelen Guesthouse and then continues along old watertonnels to the foot of the Swartbooisberg mountain. From here the route takes a very steep 3km uphill with some lekker technical sections inluding loose rocks and a gradient change of 22% in the last 50m to the top. When the top of the mountain has been reached, enjoy the view over the wineyards and follow the same route back to Vergelegen.

Off the bike

Visit the majestic Augrabies Falls less then 20km away and explore the beauty of mother nature on foot by doing a hiking trail in the Augrabies Nature Reserve.

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