Honingklip Routes
At Honingklip, apart from getting to choose between 3 trails to suit all levels, you are also spoilt by endless views over the Overberg, stretching as far as the Greyton Mountains. The trails consist of jeep-track, single-track sections with a few technical descents, gravel roads, rockery and sand. Do not be put off by the first few kays of sand, this is just warming you up for the climbs and descents to follow.
The Green Trail is quite easy, with a little twist here and there, while the Blue trail is a little bit more of a workout and a great short hard ride for the speed kings. A few bits definitely need concentration with some drops and little jumps for the more adventurous. Finally, the Black Trail with its technical areas, fast dangerous drops, a few sandy patches and some jumps, is not for the fainthearted.
Honingklip Fast Facts
Grading: Easy to Difficult
Duration: 30 min - 3.5 hrs
Configuration: 3 loops, 6.2 km, 14.6 km & 26 km
Start Point: Honingklip MTB Shed
Co-ordinates: S34°17’07.7”/ E19°08’59.0”
Terrain: Gravel roads and mix of jeep and single-track
Cell Reception: Good
Beware Of: Descents get technical in winter
Facilities Undercover bike wash, ladies and gents hot showers with toilets and dressing areas, lockers & safe parking
How to Get There Take the Hermanus turnoff from the N2. Pass the Shell garage on the right, then Steys quarry on the right. About 800 m further, on the right you will see a wall made from rockery where you turn right and follow the MTB signs.
Best Time of Year The trails are obviously more tricky and muddy in winter.
Off The Bike Honingklip also boasts with a 4x4 trail and a brewery! Nearby Gabrielskloof offers delicious lunches and the Botrivier Hotel is a historical gem.
By Jacques Marais
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