Any good trails near Stellenbosch?

[Marsella]

We are from Knysna and we are planning to spend a couple of days in Stellenbosch next week. We’re bringing our bikes but don’t know the area at all. 

We’re looking for a couple of 30-60km rides, intermediate level, and possibly some easy single tracks. The views and the nature experience are as important to us as the cycling. 

Any suggestions are really appreciated! GPX or Strava trails would be great!

Thank you,

Marsella

Edited February 16, 2022 by Marsella

[M L]

10 minutes ago, Marsella said:

We are from Knysna and we are planning to spend a couple of days in Stellenbosch next week. We’re bringing our bikes but don’t know the area at all. 

We’re looking for a couple of 30-60km rides, intermediate level, and possibly some easy single tracks. The views and the nature experience are as important to us as the cycling. 

Any suggestions are really appreciated! GPX or Strava trails would be great!

Thank you,

Marsella

Follow CP van Wyk or Gert Heyns on Strava and follow the trails they ride.

Jonkershoek, Banhoek, Eden/Mont Marie - absolute bliss.

Edited February 16, 2022 by M L

[BenReaper]

There are a bunch, I'm not familiar with all of them, but one of my favorite places I've ridden is Jonkershoek. An absolute must.

I'm sure someone will be around shortly to inform you of the others.

[Jackal355]

For scenic, Bottelary Hills as well as Banhoek , but there are pleeenty nice trails. Enjoy

[michaelbiker]

You are in for a treat! 
Take a look at Trailforks. Stellenbosch area has hundreds of kilometres of trails stretching from Paarl to Somerset West

Just make sure to keep your bikes secured at all times and never leave them unattended. It’s a hotspot for bike theft in the town.

[Robbie Stewart]

All the trails in the Cape have the required scenery. You won't be disappointed in the beauty aspect of the rides as far as the scenery is concerned. Your main problem is choosing where to ride;

Jonkershoek - a MUST!

Banhoek conservancy - another must

Plaisir de Merlé - some proper flow with jumps that will please beginners and pinners alike

Boschendal

Montmarie / G-Spot 

Coetzenburg (for some World Cup XCO action)

Bottelary Hills

Dirtopia

Rhebokskloof (Paarl side but has some proper sharp and steep climbs and long single track descents, and you can do a loop of Paarl Mountain with some epic views)

[capediver]

There are no good trails near Stellenbosch....

There are however the following types of trails near Stellenbosch:

AWESOME

EXCELLENT

JAW-DROPPING

WORLD-CLASS

EYE-POPPING

ASTOUNDING

I think you get the idea!😎

Check a few out:

 

[Mamil]

Of you had to pick one place to go to in ZA where there are trails ..... Stellies is the spot. You won't get through half of them.

[KatjieStewels]

7 minutes ago, capediver said:

There are no good trails near Stellenbosch....

There are however the following types of trails near Stellenbosch:

AWESOME

EXCELLENT

JAW-DROPPING

WORLD-CLASS

EYE-POPPING

ASTOUNDING

I think you get the idea!😎

Check a few out:

 

I couldn't have said it better myself... The best thing about Stellenbosch is that there are plenty of free trails as well. 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

The second best thing is the coffee shops and sight seeing 😍

[Marsella]

14 hours ago, M L said:

Follow CP van Wyk or Gert Heyns on Strava and follow the trails they ride.

Jonkershoek, Banhoek, Eden/Mont Marie - absolute bliss.

Thanks for the tip. Very helpful!

[Marsella]

14 hours ago, M L said:

Follow CP van Wyk or Gert Heyns on Strava and follow the trails they ride.

Jonkershoek, Banhoek, Eden/Mont Marie - absolute bliss.

Thanks! Very helpful to look at their routes!