Top Mountain Bike Trails In Bergrivier Region To Explore
Take some time out, get your workout on two wheels and explore this beautiful region
No doubt, mountain biking has become a popular sport/activity around, and in South Africa, mountain bikers get to explore some of the most beautiful South African landscapes.
Mountain bikers are able able to ride off-road through majestic natural landscapes. The camaraderie that exists among mountain bikers are all draw cards that fuel the growth of this sport. The reason why people choose mountain biking differs. ‘’I enjoy mountain biking because I don’t have to deal with traffic,’’ jokes mountain biker Marco Joubert.
BEAVERLAC MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE
Just above the town of Porterville is the Beaverlac Mountain Bike Route. Tucked high up in the Olifants River Mountains, it also has two main routes. The trial is good for beginner or intermediate riders.
22 WATERFALLS MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE
A 15km circular trail for intermediate riders that sets off from the Waterval Camp site on the Waterval farm - a proclaimed private nature reserve situated at the foot of the Olifantsrivier Mountains. “This trail is open to the public (bookings required), and guests at Waterval do not need to pay to use the mountain bike trail.”
In addition to camping sites and chalets, Waterval offers a hiking trail that takes you on a route past 22 waterfalls surrounded by indigenous fynbos and 47 indigenous trees. Wildlife like the Klipspringer, Cape Leopard, and Reebok can sometimes be spotted, and there are many opportunities for bird watching on the way. Freshwater bass fishing is also offered in the farm dams.
DASKLIP PASS GRAVEL BIKE ROUTE
“While in the Porterville area, mountain bikers should also do the Dasklip Pass Gravel Bike Route,” says Ndlangisa. This 70km route is good for intermediate riders and winds its way up the Dasklip pass into the beautiful Groot Winterhoek wilderness area. This mountain bike route is on public roads and is free to access. Read More…
