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SaveGansbaai trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Hiking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes views, summits and creeks. Common trail features include rock gardens, bridges and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy.
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- Mountain Bike
77 trails
- E-Bike
74 trails
- Gravel Bike
57 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
75 trails
- Trail Running
78 trails
Region Details
- 55
- 12
- 9
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 23, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 79
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 77
- Trails E-Bike
- 74
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 57
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 75
- Trails Trail Running
- 78
- Total Distance
- 79 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 32 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,804 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,380 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,391 ft
- Reports
- 94
- Photos
- 78
- Completed Counter
- 1,119
Sub Regions
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Klipspringer MTB in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy
- 12
- 9
- 1
Popular Gansbaai Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 88 ft • 56 •
River view is a beautiful trail that is mostly non-technical. It includes some climbs, switchbacks down to and up from a little river and an easy style over a fence. All are very ride-able and makes for a stunning ride with beautiful...
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 332 ft • 49 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 332 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,998 ft • 146 ft • 48 •
Fast flowing downhill with a pallet jump and berms
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 126 ft • 48 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 126 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 6 ft • 46 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 74 ft • 45 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 4,199 ft • 241 ft • 44 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used uphill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 241 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 3,911 ft • 93 ft • 42 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 93 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
Gansbaai Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 15 miles • 1,893 ft • 0 • Loop •
Our premiere route features a flowy mix of singletrack and gravel roads. You’ll earn breathtaking views...
★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 678 ft • 0 • Loop •
Primarily gravel and double track, this route spans the rolling hilltops overlooking the Lomond Dam.
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 940 ft • 4 • Loop •
Mostly singletrack, this route features the best trails the area has to offer. A flowing climb with some...
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 2,358 ft • 11 • Loop •
THIS ROUTE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL THE CONDITION OF AVOID THE RUTS HAS BEEN VERIFIED! When open - this...
5 miles • 545 ft • 4 •
A blend of singletrack and doubletrack, this route offer a quick sample of the best views and flowing...
20 miles • 3,089 ft • 22 • Loop •
Road, Forest Track and MTB blue runs Near Marlay park Up roads near Larch Hill to Tibradden forest. MTB...
Photos of Gansbaai Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jhgies | wishlist | route | activity #97168120 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 1:02am Jun 17, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | photo | activity #96729256 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 4:55am Jun 11, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | report | activity #96399297 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:51pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| gansbay | add | photo | activity #96398255 and 2 more | Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:41pm Jun 6, 2026 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | route | activity #95164644 and 1 more | May 21, 2026 @ 3:46am May 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not been checked after the May 2026 storm, not... | May 17, 2026 @ 11:37am May 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Wet sections on the green (fish eagle) route | May 17, 2026 @ 11:18am May 17, 2026 | ||
| report | Stunning riding - Spring is here | Aug 31, 2025 @ 9:53am Aug 31, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded
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 | 77 | 76 miles | 8,780 ft | 32 miles | 1,194 ft | #2,067 | #52 | 71 | 93 | 7 | 908 | |
| E-Bike | 74 | 74 miles | 8,346 ft | 31 miles | 1,194 ft | #1,671 | #80 | 88 | 4 | 17 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 57 | 58 miles | 5,673 ft | 25 miles | 1,158 ft | #602 | #20 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | #1,646 | #36 | |||||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 171 ft | 2,385 ft | 154 ft | #1,604 | #25 | |||||
| Hike | 75 | 73 miles | 7,635 ft | 29 miles | 1,381 ft | #2,689 | #62 | 4 | 75 | 6 | 40 | |
| Trail Running | 78 | 78 miles | 8,481 ft | 32 miles | 1,381 ft | #2,038 | #59 | 94 | 5 | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gansbaai?
Gansbaai has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gansbaai?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gansbaai are:
- Sketchy Albatross (4.1/5)
- Flying Fish (4.1/5)
- Mountain Top (4.1/5)
- Klipspringer 101 (4.1/5)
- River View (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gansbaai?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gansbaai are:
- December (20 activities)
- January (8 activities)
- November (4 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gansbaai?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Gansbaai. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Gansbaai?
The longest trail in Gansbaai is River View at 3.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gansbaai?
The best hiking trails in Gansbaai are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gansbaai?
The best trail running trails in Gansbaai are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gansbaai?
Gansbaai has a total of 79 trails. Of those, 77 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gansbaai to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gansbaai?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gansbaai is Two Peaks with 161 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gansbaai?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gansbaai is Mountain Top with 194 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gansbaai?
Gansbaai supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Gansbaai?
The following bike services are available in Gansbaai:
- Trail Association (2)
- Club (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gansbaai?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gansbaai is Flying Fish with an average grade of 6.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Gansbaai?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Gansbaai. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Gansbaai?
Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Gansbaai?
Yes, Gansbaai supports e-bike riding. There are 65 trails in Gansbaai 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 most popular mountain biking routes in Gansbaai?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Gansbaai are:
- Klipspringer MTB, Leopard Route, 12km - 315m Vertical
- Lomond AM MTB 27km 1115m vert
- Klipspringer MTB, Klipspringer Route, 25km, 600m vert
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What type of bike is most common in Gansbaai?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gansbaai are:
- AM (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gansbaai?
The most popular Strava segments in Gansbaai are:
- Kraaibos Dam Climb (974 athletes)
- goedvertrou climb (908 athletes)
- Oom Alwyn se Klim (798 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Gansbaai?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Gansbaai. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Gansbaai.
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What trails are closed in Gansbaai?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Gansbaai. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gansbaai?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Gansbaai. View all adaptive trails in Gansbaai for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Gansbaai?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Gansbaai directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Gansbaai?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Gansbaai: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Gansbaai.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gansbaai?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gansbaai are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gansbaai?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gansbaai are:
- Flying Fish (5/5)
- Klipspringer 101 (5/5)
- Klipspringer (5/5)
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