Stanford to Hermanus via Wortelgat & Lagoon

[white tiger]

Hi

 

If I look at Stave I see that it is possible to cycle from Stanford back to Hermanus via Wortelgat Road pass Springfontein and Mosaic Cafe.

From there it looks like the road stays/follows a path behind the dunes. After that it looks like a bit on the beach and sand.

 

Anyone with some experience with the above mentioned route?

I don't want to get stuck in thick sand and pushing my bike for a km or two - a few sandy patches and driving on the beach will be fine though.

 

Some advice from Stanford and Hermanus local would be appreciated.

 

[greenmamba]

I was at Wortelgat last year and it isnt possible to get to Hermanus unless you do a long ride on the beach which I was not willing to do. 

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, white tiger said:

Hi

 

If I look at Stave I see that it is possible to cycle from Stanford back to Hermanus via Wortelgat Road pass Springfontein and Mosaic Cafe.

From there it looks like the road stays/follows a path behind the dunes. After that it looks like a bit on the beach and sand.

 

Anyone with some experience with the above mentioned route?

I don't want to get stuck in thick sand and pushing my bike for a km or two - a few sandy patches and driving on the beach will be fine though.

 

Some advice from Stanford and Hermanus local would be appreciated.

 

driving?

I think this is an excursion for a fat e-bike.

[Chingy182]

I've ridden on Wortelgat road before and into the reserve.

You quickly start hitting a few sandy sections and before long you are pushing your bike through thick sand constantly.

 

Just a side note that there have also been a few incidents on Wortelgat road with cyclists being knocked down. Quite a lot of speeding on that gravel road with puffs of dust making visibility very poor. Then the sun also hits that road at very awkward angles early morning and late afternoon.

Can't say that I particularly enjoyed cycling on that road.

[Carmichael]

i use that road to get to the beach , i will not take my mtb there, you will push and walk alot