Trails: Breede River Valley Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Breede Escape
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bonnievale
Description: Various cycling routes on farm; lapa; chalets; catering available; 12 persons max;
Enquiries: C van der Merwe
Tel: + 27 (0)2346 2995

Breede Escape
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Bonnievale
Description: On the Breede River; own canoe; rubber dingies available at R50 per day; lapa; rondawels; catering available; 12 persons max;
Tel: + 27 (0)2346 2995

Perskepitland
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bonnievale
Description: 1-8km; various day walks; easy; guest house;
Enquiries: Merwestein Guest House
Tel: + 27 (0)2346 2806
Fax: + 27 (0)2346 2806

Triodal
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bonnievale
Description: 30-40km. Moderate to difficult. Technical.Map available. 5 cottages in area. Gravel and tar.
Comments: Lots of fun here. Mountain vistas. Avoid 4x 4 routes. Exciting sections in lovely area
Tel: + 27 (0)2346 2995

Suurpootjie
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Ceres
Description: 20km circular, 2 or 3 day hike, 3 huts
Comments: Rockpainting tours and farm holiday in the Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve
Enquiries: Joy or Justin
Tel: + 27 (0)23 316-1690
e-mail: info@naturereserve.co.za

Suurpootjie
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Ceres [Back to Top]
Description: Circular, various options, 3 huts.
Comments: Rockpainting tours and farm holiday in the Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve
Enquiries: Joy or Justin
Tel: + 27 (0)23 316-1690
Fax: + 27 (0)23 349-3138
e-mail: info@naturereserve.co.za

Suurpootjie
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Ceres
Description: 40 km circular, 3 Huts, Campsite, Guided or self-drive.
Comments: Rockpainting tours and farm holiday in the Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve
Enquiries: Joy or Justin
Tel: + 27 (0)23 316-1690
Fax: + 27 (0)23 349-3138
e-mail: info@naturereserve.co.za

Toll House
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Ceres
Description: 8km/3 hours; average; one way possible; or 16 km return; no facilities;
Enquiries: Pine Forest Reception Office
Tel: + 27 (0)233 2-1170
Fax: + 27 (0)233 2-2070

Hex Valley Trail
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: De Doorns
Description: Moderate with a technically 5km downhill, a few steep climbs. Permits needed.. Map .Sleeps 14
Comments: Breathtaking views. Veritable Switzerland. Iron nerves needed for Kwadouws berg.
Tel: + 27 (0)233 58 2207

Two Tunnels
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: De Doorns
Location: The trail starts (and finishes) at the Veldskoen Padstal (532m ASL) on the N1, 3km beyond De Doorns (travelling from Cape Town).
Description: Definitely the main attraction on the Two Tunnels Mountain Bike Trail is the ride through one of the twin tunnels through which the original railway line ran. There are optional detours to the Kaffrarian Rifles Memorial (almost 900m ASL), erected on the spot where nine British soldiers lost their lives when their troop train derailed in 1914, and to Appaskop (850m ASL) which offers breathtaking views of the Hex River Valley and the Matroosberg Mountains. The main route of about 20 km is moderate, but includes a few steep climbs. Optional detours extend the route to about 35km. While many serious mountain bikers enjoy the challenge the trail has to offer, it is also quite suitable for family- and group excursions. Picnic or self-catering camping facilities are available at Tunnel Station (near the halfway mark). Firewood and tents can be provided. Other accommodation facilities are available throughout the region.
Enquiries: Reservations
Fax: 088 023 356 2324
Cell: +27(0)83 449 1940 or 072 326 0346
e-mail: hexpaseco@emailme.co.za

Bloupunt
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Montagu
Description: 16km/1 day or overnight; difficult; circular; overnight hut available; 16 persons max;
Enquiries: The Information Bureau
Tel: + 27 (0)234 4-1112
Fax: + 27 (0)234 4-1841

Cogman's Kloof
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Montagu [Back to Top]
Description: 12km/1 day; average; circular; overnight hut available;
Enquiries: The Information Bureau
Tel: + 27 (0)234 4-1112
Fax: + 27 (0)234 4-1841

Waboomsberg Trail
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Montagu
Description: A tough 40km. Technical map provided with permit. Avoid January and February. Many cottages in area.
Comments: Views of Breede River Valley way below. Panoramic views of rolling mountains. Lovely setting
Tel: + 27 (0)234 4 2532 or 4 1112
Cell: + 27 (0)82 550 8766

Gydo
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Prince Alfred Hamlet
Description: 12km/1 day; shorter routes available; easy; 10 persons max;
Enquiries: Ceres Tourism Bureau
Tel: + 27 (0)233 61287
Fax: + 27 (0)233 61287

Breede River Wine Route
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Rawsonville
Description: 1 or 2 day; private camp; guided; all equipment and food provided; 40 persons maximum; June to September; wetsuit required; grade 3 rapids;
Enquiries: River Rafters
Tel: + 27 (0)21 72-5094
Fax: + 27 (0)21 72-5241

Arangieskop
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: 21km/2 day; difficult; circular; base and overnight hut; 23 persons max;
Enquiries: The Robertson Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0)23 626-3112
Fax: + 27 (0)23 626-2426

Boerbok
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: 15km/1 day; easy; circular; house at base; overnight hut; 10 persons max;
Enquiries: Kasra
Tel: + 27 (0)2351 2165

Dassieshoek
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Robertson [Back to Top]
Description: 35km/2day; average; circular; various routes available; huts; hot water; 35 persons max;
Enquiries: Robertson Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0)23 626-3112
Fax: + 27 (0)23 2426

Heron: Vrolijkheid
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: 3km/1 hour; easy; loop trail from rondawel at base; in nature reserve; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 625-1621
Fax: + 27 (0)23 625-1674
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za

Karin
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: 4-5 hours; average; circular; in private nature reserve; cottages; 32 persons max; hiking for guests only;
Enquiries: Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
Fax: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
e-mail: patbusch@intekom.co.za

Pat Busch Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: Various circular day walks; easy to moderate; in private nature reserve; cottages; hiking for guests only; 32 persons max;
Enquiries: Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
Fax: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
e-mail: patbusch@intekom.co.za

Pat Busch Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: Various circular cycling routes; easy to moderate; in private nature reserve; cottages; biking for guests only; 32 persons max;
Enquiries: Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
Fax: + 27 (0)23 626-2033
e-mail: patbusch@intekom.co.za

Robertson Bar Valley
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Robertson
Description: 1, 2 or 4 day; horse trail; guided; 10 persons maximum; food and equipment provided; sleep under the stars;
Enquiries: Indicator Lodge
Tel: + 27 (0)21 73-4396
Fax: + 27 (0)21 73-1417

Rooikat: Vrolijkheid
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Robertson [Back to Top]
Description: 19km/8 hours; difficult; loop trail from rondawel at base; in nature reserve; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 625-1621
Fax: + 27 (0)23 625-1674
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za

Dries le Roux Reserve
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Touws River
Description: Various routes; 4 hours to 3 days; easy to average; hut; camp site; 6 persons max;
Enquiries: Touws River Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-1191
Fax: + 27 (0)23 358-1612

Dries le Roux Reserve
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Touws River
Description: Temporarily closed (Various routes on horseback; 4 hours to 3 days; hut; camp site; 6 persons max;
Enquiries: Touws River Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-1049
Fax: + 27 (0)23 358-1191

Elim
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Touws River
Description: Various day routes; easy to difficult; hut and camp site;
Enquiries: Boeboe and Joey
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-2013

Elim
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Touws River
Description: Various cycling routes; easy to difficult; hut and camp site;
Enquiries: Boeboe and Joey
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-2013

Elim
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Touws River
Description: Various day routes on horseback; hut and camp site;
Enquiries: Boeboe and Joey
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-2013

Elim
Trail Type: For disabled persons
Closest Town: Touws River [Back to Top]
Description: Various day routes; easy to difficult; hut and camp site;
Enquiries: Boeboe and Joey
Tel: + 27 (0)23 358-2013

Silwerfontein
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Tulbagh
Description: 16km/1-2 day; average; circular; guide available; guest cottage (130 per night for 2); Double-decker bus (sleeps 10); cave (no facilities); 12 persons max; from
Comments: No open fires, moderate level of fitness required.
Enquiries: Karen & Bernd Muller
Tel: + 27 (0)236 32-0531
Fax: + 27 (0)236 32-0531

Silwerfontein
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Tulbagh
Description: 16km/1-2 day; average; circular; guide available; guest cottage ; Double-decker bus (sleeps 10); cave (no facilities); 12 persons max;
Comments: No open fires, moderate level of fitness required.
Enquiries: Karen & Bernd Muller
Tel: + 27 (0)236 32-0531
Fax: + 27 (0)236 32-0531

Brandvlei-Quaggaskloof
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Worcester
Description: 40km/2 day; average; circular; hut; 18 persons max;
Enquiries: Brandvlei Correctional Services
Tel: + 27 (0)23 340 8096

Fairy Glen Route
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Worcester
Description: 3 hours; easy; return walk; in Karoo National botanical garden; permits from Worcester Tourism Buro
Enquiries: Fairy Glen Private Game Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)23 347 8933

Karoo National Botanical Garden
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Worcester
Description: Several short routes; no permits required
Enquiries: Karoo National Botanical Gardens
Tel: + 27 (0)23 347 0785

Karoo National Botanical Garden
Trail Type: For disabled persons
Closest Town: Worcester [Back to Top]
Description: Several short routes; no permits required; suitable for blind persons and persons in wheelcairs; Braille route with explanatory Braille labels and large print; a wheelchair route
Enquiries: Karoo National Botanical Gardens
Tel: + 27 (0)23 347 0785