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SaveR44 East - Helderberg Mountain trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Many trails are family friendly.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Winelands Cycling Club
google parking directions plan a road trip here Disclaimer:
Please note that the MTB trails are marshalled. Only riders with valid, displayed bike boards or day permits can use the club's trails. Day Permits can be bought at Somerbosch Bistro or at 69 Winery Road Restaurant. Membership information is linked below. Cycling is permitted on marked trails only and in the direction indicated on the maps and trail signage.
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- Mountain Bike
55 trails
- E-Bike
54 trails
- Hike
9 trails
- Trail Running
7 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 37
- 14
Region Status
Open as of Sep 4, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 59
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 55
- Trails E-Bike
- 54
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 42
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 9
- Trails Trail Running
- 7
- Total Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,271 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,209 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,469 ft
- Reports
- 143
- Photos
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 8,021
Popular R44 East - Helderberg Mountain Trails
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,031 ft • 49 ft • 394 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 49 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 197 ft • 393 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 197 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 3,054 ft • 230 ft • 375 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 230 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,037 ft • 0 ft • 367 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,030 ft • 33 ft • 364 •
Moderately popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 33 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,114 ft • 74 ft • 335 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 74 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1,719 ft • 39 ft • 311 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 39 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,138 ft • 30 ft • 287 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 30 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of R44 East - Helderberg Mountain Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Stellenrust gravel | May 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Africa/Maseru) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| SZ 002 | May 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Africa/Maseru) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| SZ 007 | May 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Africa/Maseru) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| SZ 006 | May 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Africa/Maseru) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| Bilton White Route (To Stellenzicht) | May 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm (Africa/Maseru) May 29, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| Cordoba Rd | Feb 20, 2026 @ 3:01pm (Africa/Maseru) Feb 20, 2026 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| Ernie Els Loop | Oct 3, 2025 @ 3:06pm (Africa/Maseru) Oct 3, 2025 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| Ernie Els Main Access Road | Oct 3, 2025 @ 3:06pm (Africa/Maseru) Oct 3, 2025 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| Mooiberge to Ernie/Alto | Oct 3, 2025 @ 3:06pm (Africa/Maseru) Oct 3, 2025 | Ideal | john-van-esch Wine Lands | ||
| DOR Singletrack 003 | Aug 10, 2025 @ 12:03am Aug 10, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | theampedlife |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dgmitch | add | trail | activity #105397976 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 5:14am Oct 7, 2026 |
| Banhoek-Conservancy | add | report | activity #103022181 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:42am Sep 4, 2026 |
| Banhoek-Conservancy | update | trail | activity #103021199 and 1 more | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:25am Sep 4, 2026 |
| bitscape | wishlist | trail | activity #102652912 and 3 more | Aug 30, 2026 @ 12:42am Aug 30, 2026 |
| john-van-esch | add | report | activity #95917001 and 4 more | May 31, 2026 @ 2:07am May 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Should surely be marked Blue - definitely not... | Feb 3, 2025 @ 12:31am Feb 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail is super fun, flowy with some rocky... | Aug 12, 2024 @ 1:02pm Aug 12, 2024 | ||
| trail | Super fun trail with some great slabs at the... | Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:42am Aug 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | Must be deleted - it duplicates section of new... | Dec 5, 2023 @ 2:25am Dec 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Thais trail seems to be out of use - Delete it? | Mar 19, 2023 @ 5:13am Mar 19, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STF Mont Marie | 3 | 4 | 0.7 km | ||
| STF Eden / Paradyskloof | 9 | 1 | 1.7 km | ||
| STF G-Spot | 7 | 3 | 2.6 km | ||
| STF Coetzenburg | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3.3 km | |
| Helderberg Trails | 2 | 19 | 7 | 3.6 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 55 | 30 miles | 4,216 ft | 12 miles | 1,211 ft | #1,930 | #46 | 18 | 143 | 1,238 | ||
| E-Bike | 54 | 30 miles | 4,216 ft | 12 miles | 1,132 ft | #2,993 | #109 | 1 | 143 | 54 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 42 | 20 miles | 1,877 ft | 6 miles | 1,207 ft | #9,552 | #157 | 3 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 1,348 ft | 7 ft | 413 ft | 187 ft | #9,551 | #157 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 748 ft | 3 miles | 912 ft | #9,552 | #157 | 4 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 1 mile | 66 ft | 2,264 ft | 66 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 9 | 8 miles | 564 ft | 2 miles | 1,112 ft | #9,787 | #223 | 127 | 9 | |||
| Trail Running | 7 | 6 miles | 558 ft | 2 miles | 436 ft | #9,444 | #229 | 127 | 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are:
- SZ 002 (4.2/5)
- SZ 006 (4.2/5)
- DOR Singletrack 002 (4.2/5)
- SZ 007 (4.1/5)
- SZ 008 (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
There are 1 parking locations listed in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The longest trail in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain is DOR Singletrack 003 at 2.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The best hiking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The best trail running trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
R44 East - Helderberg Mountain has a total of 59 trails. Of those, 55 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain is Henris Hill Up with 516 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain is Henris Hill Down with 645 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
R44 East - Helderberg Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain is Ernie Else Alto link with an average grade of 12%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The overall region status for R44 East - Helderberg Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 41 trails:
- Clear / Green: 36
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
Yes, R44 East - Helderberg Mountain supports e-bike riding. There are 55 trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the top sights to see in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
There are 3 notable sights in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are:
- Dirt Track (R44 High) (12,030 athletes)
- Back Home (6,987 athletes)
- Last Forest ST (1) (4,650 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in R44 East - Helderberg Mountain.
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