Mountain Biking in Stellenbosch

The scenic town of Stellenbosch and its surrounds are well known for its superb mountain biking trails. It is largely considered the MTB capital of South Africa. 

©Jacques Marais
Mountain biking in Stellenbosch offers riders a range of beautiful and unique trails.

The surrounding winelands provide the perfect network of trails for mountain bikers that range from challenging uphills to relaxed vineyard riding. The routes vary to suit both beginners and experts with more than 500 km of trail to explore.
The better-known trails include G-spot MTB Trail, the Jonkershoek Trails, the Eden or Paradyskloof MTB Route and the Bottelary Hills MTB Trail. Stellies is quickly cementing its place as a world cycling destination.

Delvera MTB Trail

Delvera is the home of Dirtopia and therefore the stomping grounds of Meurant Botha, the ‘Old Man Trail’ of South African mountain bikin...more

Jonkershoek MTB Trail

To understand Jonkershoek you really have to appreciate that it is a commercial forest, and that it is regularly harvested. This means trail...more

Stellenbosch Trail Fund Trails

Situated in the heartland of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch boasts some of the most scenic trails in South Africa, some within...more