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SaveHermanus 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 and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus Trails (Hemel en Aarde Valley) and Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve.
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- Mountain Bike
101 trails
- E-Bike
56 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Hike
266 trails
- Trail Running
266 trails
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 268
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 101
- Trails E-Bike
- 56
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 42
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 266
- Trails Trail Running
- 266
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 117 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 46 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,144 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,656 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,659 ft
- Reports
- 63
- Photos
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 9,863
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Fernkloof Nature Reserve
- 24
- 11
- 2
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Hermanus Trails (Hemel en Aarde Valley)
- 19
- 8
- 4
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Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve
Popular Hermanus Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,964 ft • 252 ft • 372 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 252 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 349 ft • 268 •
Moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 349 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 278 ft • 263 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 278 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 522 ft • 45 ft • 222 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 45 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 172 ft • 199 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 172 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 469 ft • 0 ft • 197 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,769 ft • 27 ft • 190 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 27 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 3,980 ft • 114 ft • 185 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 114 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Hermanus Mountain Bike Routes
Hemel & Aarde BLACK & RED 30 Featured
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 1,784 ft • 1 • Loop •
This route contains a mix of the traditional Black and Red Route, and even uses a short section on Blue...
Hemel & Aarde BLUE ROUTE Featured
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 617 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Family friendly on the Hermanus Trails. Stop at for a refreshment before turning back.
6 miles • 997 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
This trail climbs over the saddle to Bosman Wines.
Photos of Hermanus Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Die Plaaskombuis | May 1, 2026 @ 9:20am (Africa/Johannesburg) May 1, 2026 | Ideal | Timinator1 | ||
| Onrus Gorge | Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:14am (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 20, 2026 | Variable | theampedlife | ||
| HAV005 | Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:14am (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 20, 2026 | Ideal | theampedlife | ||
| Blue Route | Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:14am (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 20, 2026 | Ideal | theampedlife | ||
| Black Route | Jan 22, 2025 @ 4:31am Jan 22, 2025 | Ideal | theampedlife | ||
| Hermanus Cycle Track | Dec 29, 2024 @ 9:41am Dec 29, 2024 | Very Dry | Dochoc | ||
| Hermanus Cycle Track | Dec 29, 2024 @ 9:41am Dec 29, 2024 | Very Dry | Dochoc | ||
| Hermanus Cycle Track | Dec 29, 2024 @ 9:41am Dec 29, 2024 | Very Dry | Dochoc | ||
| Blue Route Down to Wine Village | Apr 1, 2024 @ 1:20am Apr 1, 2024 | Ideal | theampedlife | ||
| Blue Route Up to Plaaskombuis | Apr 1, 2024 @ 1:20am Apr 1, 2024 | Ideal | theampedlife |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timinator1 | add | report | activity #93796706 | May 1, 2026 @ 10:46am May 1, 2026 |
| theampedlife | vote | trail | activity #89403267 and 1 more | Feb 23, 2026 @ 12:49am Feb 23, 2026 |
| theampedlife | add | report | activity #89402839 and 2 more | Feb 23, 2026 @ 12:27am Feb 23, 2026 |
| theampedlife | add | photo | activity #85943673 | Dec 23, 2025 @ 8:37am Dec 23, 2025 |
| Lanka72 | wishlist | region | activity #85933329 | Dec 23, 2025 @ 4:07am Dec 23, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Definitely not a black trail. It’s not steep... | Jan 24, 2024 @ 12:13am Jan 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Really isn't a black trail it is more of a... | Jul 17, 2021 @ 11:22am Jul 17, 2021 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k111 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge19 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k111 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge20 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 | 101 | 80 miles | 8,258 ft | 34 miles | 1,893 ft | #1,864 | #48 | 19 | 63 | 3 | 5,400 | |
| E-Bike | 56 | 69 miles | 7,159 ft | 29 miles | 1,811 ft | #1,546 | #75 | 62 | 1 | 363 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 42 | 56 miles | 5,463 ft | 24 miles | 1,647 ft | #5,504 | #61 | 33 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2,808 ft | 33 ft | 663 ft | 30 ft | #1,332 | #26 | |||||
| Horse | 2 | 3 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 679 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Hike | 266 | 113 miles | 11,588 ft | 44 miles | 2,657 ft | #695 | #20 | 62 | 360 | |||
| Trail Running | 266 | 113 miles | 11,588 ft | 44 miles | 2,657 ft | #802 | #27 | 62 | 451 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 679 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 3 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 679 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 3 miles | 262 ft | 1 mile | 679 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Hermanus?
Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hermanus are:
- Black ROute (4.1/5)
- Onrus Gorge (4.1/5)
- Black Route (Long), Hemel & Aarde MTB (4.1/5)
- Scorpio DH Lower (4.1/5)
- Misty Mountain (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Hermanus?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Hermanus. The most popular parking spots are:
- Poole's Bay Parking Lot
- Marine Drive Parking Lot
- Mossel River Beach Parking Lot
- Poole Street Parking Lot
- 3rd Avenue Parking Lot
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What is the longest trail in Hermanus?
The longest trail in Hermanus is Black Route (Long), Hemel & Aarde MTB at 4.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Hermanus?
The best hiking trails in Hermanus are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Hermanus?
The best trail running trails in Hermanus are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Hermanus?
Hermanus has a total of 268 trails. Of those, 101 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hermanus to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hermanus?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hermanus is Misty Mountain with 693 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hermanus?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hermanus is Black Route (Long), Hemel & Aarde MTB with 751 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hermanus?
Hermanus supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Hermanus?
The following bike services are available in Hermanus:
- Other (5)
- Club (2)
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race Team (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hermanus?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hermanus is Vogelgat Private Nature Reserve - Aasvoelkop Trail with an average grade of 12.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Hermanus?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Hermanus. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Hermanus?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Hermanus. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Hermanus?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Hermanus are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Hermanus?
Out of 37 trails:
- Clear / Green: 36
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Hermanus?
Yes, Hermanus supports e-bike riding. There are 36 trails in Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Hermanus are: View all mountain biking routes in Hermanus.
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What is the highest summit in Hermanus?
The highest summit in Hermanus is Babilonstoring at 3,757 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hermanus?
The most popular Strava segments in Hermanus are:
- Feetjie Bos - 4 Kids' Sake to Camphill Bridge (14,106 athletes)
- De Bos Dam Wall (FGW) (10,247 athletes)
- FNB W2W The Gorge (8,553 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Hermanus?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Hermanus. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Hermanus.
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What trails are closed in Hermanus?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Hermanus. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 36
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Hermanus?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Hermanus. View all adaptive trails in Hermanus for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Hermanus?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Hermanus directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Hermanus?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Hermanus: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Hermanus.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hermanus?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hermanus are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hermanus?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hermanus are:
- Blue Route Up to Plaaskombuis (3/5)
- Blue Route Down to Wine Village (4/5)
- Blue Route (4/5)
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