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SaveThe Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails were opened by the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) in April 2011 to allow controlled access to the Conservancy via a network of curated and well-marked MTB routes and trails. The trail network traverses 20 private farms in the hills outside Stellenbosch that, collectively, make up the BHRC. Money raised from the sale of Trail Permits goes towards the maintenance and development of the trail network and the conservation of the endangered Renosterveld.
The rolling hillsides of the BHRC feature vineyards, farmland, conservation areas and a trail network comprised of farm roads, jeep tracks and numerous purpose-built single-track trails. While never too technical, there are several challenging climbs and a variety of distances on offer for riders of all fitness and skill levels.
The trail network can be accessed from several designated starting points. Please see the link below for more information.
The Red Route, is the main route – 25.7 km through Renosterveld jeep track and along farm roads with three single track sections. All of the Loops are connected by the Red Route which is a moderately challenging ride.
The Yellow Loop 6.5 km ride is along farm roads with a 2.5 km single track that provides an easy to moderate ride.
The Purple Loop is 9.2 km along farm roads that take you through vineyards and Renosterveld; an easy to moderate ride with some technical downhill sections and a 1.3 km climb.
The Green Loop is 13 km through Renosterveld jeep track and farm roads with three single track sections and a 2.5 km climb.
The Orange Loop is perfect for beginners at 9.7 km with a little climb only, along jeep track and farm roads.
For a map of the trails, see the link below.
Trail Rules
- Only annual or day permit holders are allowed access to the trails & bike boards are to be displayed at all times.
- Riding time is from Sunrise to Sunset only - no night riding
- Do not stray off the marked routes.
- A helmet must always be worn whilst riding.
- No alterations are allowed to any trail or the riding area in general without explicit approval of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy Committee.
- Riding alone is not advisable (in case of incapacitating accident). Carrying a mobile phone is recommended.
- Do not tamper with plants or provoke any animals.
- No camping or making of fires allowed.
- No pets allowed.
- NO LITTERING!
Safety
Be on the lookout for tractors and vehicles at all times as they have right of way. These are working farms you ride through, tractors pull heavy loads and take a long time to stop. Please steer clear for your own safety.
Riders breaking any of the above rules are liable to have their annual or day permit revoked. Permit fees will not be refunded.
Contact the Bottelary Hills Conservancy at [email protected]
The rolling hillsides of the BHRC feature vineyards, farmland, conservation areas and a trail network comprised of farm roads, jeep tracks and numerous purpose-built single-track trails. While never too technical, there are several challenging climbs and a variety of distances on offer for riders of all fitness and skill levels.
The trail network can be accessed from several designated starting points. Please see the link below for more information.
The Red Route, is the main route – 25.7 km through Renosterveld jeep track and along farm roads with three single track sections. All of the Loops are connected by the Red Route which is a moderately challenging ride.
The Yellow Loop 6.5 km ride is along farm roads with a 2.5 km single track that provides an easy to moderate ride.
The Purple Loop is 9.2 km along farm roads that take you through vineyards and Renosterveld; an easy to moderate ride with some technical downhill sections and a 1.3 km climb.
The Green Loop is 13 km through Renosterveld jeep track and farm roads with three single track sections and a 2.5 km climb.
The Orange Loop is perfect for beginners at 9.7 km with a little climb only, along jeep track and farm roads.
For a map of the trails, see the link below.
Trail Rules
- Only annual or day permit holders are allowed access to the trails & bike boards are to be displayed at all times.
- Riding time is from Sunrise to Sunset only - no night riding
- Do not stray off the marked routes.
- A helmet must always be worn whilst riding.
- No alterations are allowed to any trail or the riding area in general without explicit approval of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy Committee.
- Riding alone is not advisable (in case of incapacitating accident). Carrying a mobile phone is recommended.
- Do not tamper with plants or provoke any animals.
- No camping or making of fires allowed.
- No pets allowed.
- NO LITTERING!
Safety
Be on the lookout for tractors and vehicles at all times as they have right of way. These are working farms you ride through, tractors pull heavy loads and take a long time to stop. Please steer clear for your own safety.
Riders breaking any of the above rules are liable to have their annual or day permit revoked. Permit fees will not be refunded.
Contact the Bottelary Hills Conservancy at [email protected]
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Access Info:
The Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails network has several designated starting points . Access to the trail network is only allowed from these starting points. All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas and vehicles are not allowed within the riding area. Please see link below for details on the designated starting points.
Disclaimer:
An Annual Permit or Day Permit is required to access the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails network. Bikeboards must be displayed on the bike handlebars at all times whilst on the trails. Please see links below for information on where and how to buy Annual or Day Permits.
Individuals are responsible for their own safety and should not attempt to ride any of the trails if it is not within their capabilities or that of their equipment. Bottelary Hills Conservancy and the landowners accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or death of any person on the trails. You will be required to agree to an indemnity when buying a permit.
Individuals are responsible for their own safety and should not attempt to ride any of the trails if it is not within their capabilities or that of their equipment. Bottelary Hills Conservancy and the landowners accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or death of any person on the trails. You will be required to agree to an indemnity when buying a permit.
Links
- Bottelary Hills Conservancy Trail Map
- Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails Starting Points
- Bottelary Hills MTB Trails Permits
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- Mountain Bike
111 trails
- E-Bike
98 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 111
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 111
- Trails E-Bike
- 98
- Trails Hike
- 1
- Trails Trail Running
- 1
- Total Distance
- 92 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 29 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,396 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,134 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,373 ft
- Reports
- 457
- Photos
- 71
- Ridden Counter
- 7,808
Popular Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Bottelary Red from Hazendal | 23 miles | |
Bottelary Green Long from Hazendal | 12 miles | |
Bottelary Green Medium from Hazendal | 11 miles | |
Bottelary Red-Blue-Yellow from Neethlingshof | 22 miles | |
Bottelary Red-Blue-Yellow-Green from Fort Simon | 23 miles | |
Bottelary Red from Devonvale | 21 miles | |
Bottelary Yellow Long from Neethlingshof | 13 miles | |
Bottelary Green Medium from Zevenwacht | 11 miles | |
Bottelary Green Short from Jordan | 13 miles | |
Bottelary Green Short from Hazendal | 10 miles |
Photos of Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails Mountain Bike
trail: Green01
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Aug 15, 2022 @ 1:16pm
Aug 15, 2022
trail: Green13-Geelslang
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Aug 15, 2022 @ 1:09pm
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trail: Yellow09 Fish Eagle
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Apr 23, 2022 @ 3:47am
Apr 23, 2022
trail: Yellow09 Fish Eagle
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Apr 23, 2022 @ 3:46am
Apr 23, 2022
trail: Jordan_10
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Apr 17, 2022 @ 4:21am
Apr 17, 2022
trail: Green01
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Feb 6, 2022 @ 4:16am
Feb 6, 2022
trail: Yellow09 Fish Eagle
91 |
Jul 4, 2020 @ 7:54am
Jul 4, 2020
trail: Yellow09 Fish Eagle
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Jul 4, 2020 @ 7:54am
Jul 4, 2020Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Green05 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 8:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
WolfkloofFenceTrail | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Grysbok | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Green18 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Dry | JacoV1 | ||
Green19 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Dry | JacoV1 | ||
Green20 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Green08 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Red07 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Green11 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 | ||
Green12 | Feb 1, 2023 @ 12:23am Feb 1, 2023 | Ideal | JacoV1 |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | Djord-66 | wishlist | route | Bottelary Red-Blue-Yellow from Neethlingshof | Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:28am Feb 4, 2023 |
![]() | Skima | wishlist | route | Bottelary Red from Hazendal | Feb 4, 2023 @ 2:36am Feb 4, 2023 |
![]() | JacoV1 | add | report | Green05 and 11 more | Feb 1, 2023 @ 9:46pm Feb 1, 2023 |
![]() | Skima | wishlist | route | Bottelary Green Long from Hazendal | Jan 31, 2023 @ 4:40am Jan 31, 2023 |
![]() | DaSilvaKT | add | report | Zevenwacht02 and 4 more | Jan 25, 2023 @ 11:02am Jan 25, 2023 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date | |
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![]() | trail | Beautiful! thanks for your service | Oct 25, 2021 @ 6:44am Oct 25, 2021 | ||
![]() | trail | Thank you. Map updated to reflect recent changes. | Oct 25, 2021 @ 6:24am Oct 25, 2021 | ||
![]() | trail | Section from 1.09km to 1.74km is incorrectly... | Oct 19, 2021 @ 11:01pm Oct 19, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Wine Lands Cycling Club - Spier Trails | 1 | 1 | 4.3 km | ||
STF Koloniesland | 3 | 5.8 km | |||
Knorhoek | 1 | 5.8 km | |||
STF G-Spot | 7 | 3 | 5.9 km | ||
STF Coetzenburg | 1 | 3 | 6 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
name | type | city | rating |
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Polkadraai Bike Park | skill park | Stellenbosch |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 111 | 92 miles | 7,395 ft | 29 miles | 1,135 ft | #1,432 | #20 | 68 | 456 | 24 | 6,047 | |
E-Bike | 98 | 84 miles | 6,759 ft | 26 miles | 1,135 ft | #550 | #19 | 3 | 445 | 21 | 85 | |
Hike | 1 | 30 ft | #11,139 | #187 | 442 | 130 | ||||||
Trail Running | 1 | 30 ft | #11,074 | #186 | 441 | 130 |
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