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SaveGrabouw trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Grabouw Forest and Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve.
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- Mountain Bike
236 trails
- E-Bike
202 trails
- Gravel Bike
151 trails
- Adaptive Bike
15 trails
- Hike
247 trails
- Trail Running
247 trails
Region Details
- 119
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Region Status
Open as of Oct 30, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 249
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 236
- Trails E-Bike
- 202
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 151
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 15
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 247
- Trails Trail Running
- 247
- Total Distance
- 233 miles
- Total Descent
- 39,277 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,531 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,171 ft
- Reports
- 290
- Photos
- 49
- Completed Counter
- 30,959
Sub Regions
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Grabouw Forest
- 36
- 45
- 5
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Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
- 7
Popular Grabouw Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,493 ft • 18 ft • 634 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 978 ft • 42 ft • 562 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 42 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 679 ft • 16 ft • 561 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 16 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 53 ft • 545 •
Fast single track in fynbos including some raised wooden trail section over a naturally wet stream area.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,588 ft • 21 ft • 485 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,903 ft • 39 ft • 481 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. 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 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,480 ft • 0 ft • 476 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions 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.
Grabouw Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 21 miles • 1,907 ft • 27 •
This is one of the best known Mtb routes in the country. Made famous by the Wines2Whales stage race, which...
30 miles • 2,637 ft • 14 • Loop •
WLCC Outride – Elgin Valley & Grabouw Forest Trails Location: Trail’s End, Elgin Valley Date:...
21 miles • 1,645 ft • 6 • Loop •
WLCC Outride – Elgin Valley & Grabouw Forest Trails Location: Trail’s End, Elgin Valley Date:...
15 miles • 854 ft • 9 • Loop •
WLCC Outride – Elgin Valley & Grabouw Forest Trails Location: Trail’s End, Elgin Valley Date:...
10 miles • 782 ft • 19 • Loop •
A fun loop to do if you don't have too much time on your hands, the views are spectacular. This route does...
8 miles • 951 ft • 9 • Loop •
Fairly technical loop with many rocky features. The route forms part of the Wine Lands Trails network that...
Photos of Grabouw Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Olga77ZlcJ | add | report | activity #106881989 and 2 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 1:22pm Oct 30, 2026 |
| Olga77ZlcJ | add | photo | activity #106881866 and 2 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 1:20pm Oct 30, 2026 |
| Olga77ZlcJ | add | photo | activity #106737538 and 1 more | Oct 28, 2026 @ 4:01am Oct 28, 2026 |
| TedJyc6u1 | wishlist | trail | activity #106261404 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 7:17am Oct 20, 2026 |
| Olga77ZlcJ | add | report | activity #104407276 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 2:10am Sep 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Lovely mellow descent that gets more fun the... | Dec 19, 2023 @ 1:04am Dec 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | Great fun on the descent and a mellow climb on... | Dec 19, 2023 @ 1:02am Dec 19, 2023 | ||
| trail | Not rideable, bridge out, map inaccurate! | Oct 16, 2023 @ 8:59am Oct 16, 2023 |
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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 | 236 | 219 miles | 37,037 ft | 107 miles | 4,052 ft | #633 | #15 | 27 | 290 | 20 | 2,545 | |
| E-Bike | 202 | 200 miles | 34,288 ft | 97 miles | 4,268 ft | #447 | #42 | 271 | 6 | 147 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 151 | 137 miles | 20,715 ft | 65 miles | 3,192 ft | #181 | #8 | 31 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 15 | 14 miles | 1,299 ft | 5 miles | 1,240 ft | #630 | #18 | 30 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 16 miles | 2,851 ft | 9 miles | 2,579 ft | #771 | #10 | 4 | ||||
| Hike | 247 | 233 miles | 39,259 ft | 113 miles | 4,531 ft | #458 | #15 | 22 | 290 | 1 | 317 | |
| Trail Running | 247 | 233 miles | 39,259 ft | 113 miles | 4,531 ft | #418 | #16 | 290 | 1 | 216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Grabouw?
Grabouw has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Grabouw?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Grabouw are:
- The Rock Garden 2 (4.1/5)
- That Dam Trail 2 (4.1/5)
- That Dam Trail 1 (4.1/5)
- A-Z Trail. Connector 2 (4.1/5)
- Sean's Cut (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Grabouw?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Grabouw are:
- October (81 activities)
- November (70 activities)
- April (58 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Grabouw?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Grabouw. The most popular parking spots are:
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve Hiking Trails Parking Lot
- Trail's End Adventures & Bike Hotel Parking
- Parking
- Nuweberg Forestry Parking
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What is the longest trail in Grabouw?
The longest trail in Grabouw is Trail at 20.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Grabouw?
The best hiking trails in Grabouw are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Grabouw?
The best trail running trails in Grabouw are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Grabouw?
Grabouw has a total of 249 trails. Of those, 236 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Grabouw to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grabouw?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Grabouw is Hansekop with 662 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Grabouw?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Grabouw is Trail with 923 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Grabouw?
Grabouw supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Grabouw?
The following bike services are available in Grabouw:
- Guides & Tours (2)
- Trail Association (2)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Accommodation (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Grabouw?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Grabouw is Hansekop with an average grade of 10%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Grabouw?
The overall region status for Grabouw is Clear / Green. Out of 143 trails:
- Clear / Green: 138
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Grabouw?
Yes, Grabouw supports e-bike riding. There are 192 trails in Grabouw 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 Grabouw?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Grabouw are:
- Trail's End - A2Z Trail
- WLCC Outride | Elgin Valley Trails (Long)
- WLCC Outride | Elgin Valley Trails (Medium)
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What type of bike is most common in Grabouw?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Grabouw are:
- AM (2 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Grabouw?
The highest summit in Grabouw is Blokkop at 1,630 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Grabouw?
The most popular Strava segments in Grabouw are:
- R321 Climb (9,977 athletes)
- The "Yay" Trail (7,847 athletes)
- R321 Climb (6,761 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Grabouw?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Grabouw. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Grabouw.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Grabouw?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Grabouw. View all adaptive trails in Grabouw for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Grabouw?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Grabouw directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Grabouw?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Grabouw: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Grabouw.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Grabouw?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Grabouw are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Grabouw?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Grabouw are:
- Eikenhof 002 (0/5)
- Eikenhof 005 (0/5)
- Eikenhof ST 013 (0/5)
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