Discover Wellington's Top Mountain Bike Trails and Scenic Routes
Explore premier mountain biking and trail running routes across the scenic Wellington Wine Valley. Every path is expertly mapped for a safe, epic adventure.
Browse our featured highlights below. Discover comprehensive route descriptions, downloadable GPX files, and vivid galleries to help you plan your ideal outdoor excursion today.
Hikers: please be prepared for rugged terrain with sturdy footwear, sun protection, and plenty of water. Stay alert and yield to mountain bikers on narrow sections of the trail network.
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Klipspringer Path
Buffalo Track
Scouts Route
Canetsfontein and the Cliffhanger
Relaxed 11.5km singletrack circuit. Begins and ends at Doolhof Wine Estate.
Elite 43km singletrack marathon for expert adventurers. Loop starts at Val du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate.
Technical 22km singletrack loop. Depart from and return to Hawekwas Scouts Adventure Centre.
25km high-intensity technical route featuring massive elevation and the iconic Cliffhanger. Based at Canetsfontein.
Wild Boar Trails
Four trails start and end at Val du Charron (VDC Wines): Badger, Cobra, Leopard and Buffalo. If you are going long and riding Leopard or Buffalo, you can also start and finish at Doolhof. Trails are clearly marked so you won’t get lost.
BADGER TRAIL
LEOPARD TRAIL
13km, 450m ascent, riding time 1h15min – 2 hrs. Intermediate riders, steep climbs and downhills.
32km, 1 150m ascent, riding time 3–5 hrs. Advanced to very fit riders, with steep, technical climbs and descents.
COBRA TRAIL
BUFFALO TRAIL
21km, 850m ascent, riding time 2 – 3,5 hrs. Intermediate to fit riders, steep climbs and downhills.
43km, 1 600m ascent, riding time 4–6 hrs. Advanced to very fit riders, with steep, technical climbs and descents.
KLIPSPRINGER TRAIL
The Klipspringer Trail starts and ends at Doolhof Wine Estate.
11.5km easy singletrack with low to moderate climbing gradients.
Scouts Trail
The Scouts Trail starts at the Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre, traverses the famous Seven Peaks and flows down the Patatskloof downhill before taking you back to finish at the Scout Centre.
Visit the elusive ‘star’ of the Hawekwa Mountain.
If you have time to stop and smell the fynbos, take the short hike to the memorial plaque at the top of the trail (the cross marks the spot to turn up towards the cliffs). This plaque shines like a star when the sun is sitting just right. Be careful if you are wearing MTB shoes. (With thanks to Willie Koorts for coining the ‘star’).
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Canetsfontein
This magnificent farm is steeped in history, going all the way back to the seventeen-hundreds. There is natural beauty all around, and we offer unparalleled experiences for you to enjoy it all. And of course, there is the wine. Canetsfontein has a rich history of winemaking and today the farm is a model of modern organic wine farming, producing wines that will linger on your palate and in your memory. But you are here to ride… please contact Canetsfontein directly to book your ride.
Cliffhanger Pro Trail
Discover Canetsfontein's most challenging routes. While we offer a variety of easier estate loops, the iconic Cliffhanger Pro Trail is reserved exclusively for advanced and expert riders. Due to its intense technical nature, it is not open to intermediate or novice cyclists. Skilled mountain bikers seeking a high-consequence ride can book this elite trail for a private 3-hour session.
