More Ceres Mountain Bike Trails

Matroosberg MTB Trails

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Grading: Intermediate to Difficult

A relatively easy 15 km cross-country loop traverses the foothills of the Matroosberg Mountains, with at least 60% of the route along single-track. The downhill track, however, is a different story. The course starts high up on Matroosberg Peak before dropping an awesome 1,081m in just 11 km! The course follows a dual-track 4x4 route and should not be attempted by riders without the necessary experience.

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

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Grading: Intermediate

Kagga Kamma, situated in the Swartruggens region, is well known for its scenic beauty and dramatic rock formations peppered with Bushman/San rock art of up to 6 000 years old. Kagga Kamma has two trails; a 10 km Red Trail and a 30 km Black Trail. Both loops start at the reception area and wind through the bush. The route comprises mainly of a 4x4 track and the terrain is varied. The route can be a bit sandy in patches and have a total ascent of 300 m.

More Than MTB

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Ceres is one of the Cape’s original, ever-green MTB destinations, plus there is fantastic water-skiing, wake-boarding, kloofing and hiking, too.

By Jacques Marais

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