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SaveKnysna 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 and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rail trail. Scenery includes coastal scenery, views and creeks. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include picnic spots and huts. Popular destinations include MTO Concordia Contours, Brenton and Garden Route National Park - Harkerville MTB Routes.
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- Mountain Bike
301 trails
- E-Bike
183 trails
- Gravel Bike
162 trails
- Adaptive Bike
102 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
52 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
343 trails
- Trail Running
344 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
3 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
1 trails
Region Details
- 123
- 17
- 43
- 85
- 18
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 360
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 301
- Trails E-Bike
- 183
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 162
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 102
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 52
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 343
- Trails Trail Running
- 344
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 393 miles
- Total Descent
- 60,826 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,431 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,438 ft
- Reports
- 668
- Photos
- 167
- Completed Counter
- 18,478
Sub Regions
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Brackenhill
- 8
- 4
- 3
- 1
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Brenton
- 21
- 10
- 1
- 1
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Buffelsnek
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Diepwalle
- 5
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Garden Route National Park - Farleigh MTB Routes
- 1
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Garden Route National Park - Harkerville MTB Routes
- 1
- 7
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Garden Route Trail Park
- 1
- 5
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Gouna
- 1
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Homtini
- 2
- 3
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Knysna Town
- 2
- 5
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MTO Concordia Contours
- 6
- 6
- 38
- 10
- 12
- 3
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Phantom Acres
- 2
- 1
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The Farm
- 2
- 1
Popular Knysna Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 4,724 ft • 69 ft • 273 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features other. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1,539 ft • 39 ft • 271 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 333 ft • 0 ft • 268 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 99 ft • 265 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features other. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 870 ft • 238 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 870 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2,090 ft • 50 ft • 200 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm, drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,780 ft • 162 ft • 184 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features bridge and other. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,009 ft • 139 ft • 184 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features other. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Knysna Mountain Bike Routes
Harkerville Red Route Featured
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 2,015 ft • 6 • Loop •
24 kilometers in length and can take between 3 to 5 hours to ride. This route is much tougher than the...
Harkervile Green Route Featured
★ 3.7 • 9 miles • 903 ft • 1 • Loop •
15 kilometers in length and takes about 2¼ hours to ride. This circuit follows the Grooteilandpad for...
Harkerville Blue Route Featured
7 miles • 666 ft • 1 • Loop •
Covers a distance of 12 kilometers and take about 1½ hours to complete. A section of 2½ kilometers along...
Harkerville Yellow Route Featured
★ 1.0 • 8 miles • 860 ft • 0 • Loop •
Route: Beautiful views. Ride through indigenous forest, small sections of fynbos and plantations. Trail...
Farleigh Blue Route Featured
16 miles • 1,996 ft • 0 • Loop •
A challenging route for intermediate riders wanting to test their endurance abilities and/or training for...
Farleigh Green Route Featured
5 miles • 585 ft • 0 • Loop •
An easy introductory route for novice riders and families through Pine plantations and pockets of...
Photos of Knysna Mountain Bike
Videos of Knysna Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Dream On | Sep 11, 2026 @ 12:37pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Sep 11, 2026 | Variable | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Blairs Finger | Aug 8, 2026 @ 10:10pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Aug 8, 2026 | Unknown | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Orophile | Jul 2, 2026 @ 7:12pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jul 2, 2026 | Variable | kaasmanmtb | ||
| To Masquarade | Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:57am (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 20, 2026 | Ideal | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Bush Pig 2 | Jun 19, 2026 @ 5:12pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 19, 2026 | Unknown | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Let The Good Times Roll | Jun 15, 2026 @ 8:41pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 15, 2026 | Ideal | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Black Whydah - Part 2 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:49pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 12, 2026 | Variable | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Skeleton Bay | Jun 8, 2026 @ 6:43pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 8, 2026 | Ideal | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Heroes | Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:26pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | kaasmanmtb | ||
| Tiny Dancer | May 29, 2026 @ 10:14am (Africa/Johannesburg) May 29, 2026 | Dry | kaasmanmtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| heinrichGuCtUA | wishlist | trail | activity #105216935 and 1 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 10:53am Oct 4, 2026 |
| Hilton5 | wishlist | trail | activity #104481542 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:28am Sep 24, 2026 |
| Chris1wlGIY | wishlist | route | activity #104426064 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 9:17am Sep 23, 2026 |
| joshua_schroder | ridden | route | activity #103692626 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 3:47am Sep 13, 2026 |
| kaasmanmtb | add | report | activity #103530605 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 3:38am Sep 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is a iligal ride. It's in the SANParks... | Mar 25, 2026 @ 12:01pm Mar 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not singletrack. Just an overgrown piece of... | Aug 18, 2025 @ 8:29am Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Nice ride. Carful at the end to when... | Jun 28, 2024 @ 1:40am Jun 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | A bit rough no so smooth | Jun 28, 2024 @ 1:38am Jun 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trail park seems to be permanently closed | Dec 19, 2023 @ 12:16am Dec 19, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Top 10 Trails2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge19 awarded -
Big Ride 30k5,007 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,632 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge90 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Garden Route Trail Park | bike park | Knysna | |
| The Farm | bike park | Knysna | |
| GRTP Pumptrack | skill park | Knysna | |
| The Farm | skill park | Knysna |
Local Trail Supporters
- david correia
- Stuart Lightley
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- Rotary Club of Knysna
- Knysna Cycle Works
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 | 301 | 373 miles | 56,102 ft | 171 miles | 3,432 ft | #245 | #4 | 156 | 668 | 58 | 18,535 | |
| E-Bike | 183 | 178 miles | 26,722 ft | 81 miles | 2,234 ft | #170 | #34 | 497 | 33 | 1,891 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 162 | 284 miles | 37,858 ft | 124 miles | 3,428 ft | #67 | #2 | 140 | 13 | 32 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 102 | 207 miles | 26,804 ft | 89 miles | 3,428 ft | #17 | #3 | 179 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 52 | 128 miles | 16,588 ft | 54 miles | 3,396 ft | #45 | #4 | 103 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #423 | #8 | 82 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 343 | 385 miles | 59,190 ft | 175 miles | 3,432 ft | #168 | #7 | 11 | 635 | 656 | ||
| Trail Running | 344 | 385 miles | 59,229 ft | 175 miles | 3,432 ft | #162 | #8 | 635 | 3 | 1,333 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 1 mile | 315 ft | 2,881 ft | 738 ft | #292 | #5 | 83 | 7 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #201 | #5 | 82 | ||||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #86 | #1 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #204 | #1 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #349 | #1 | 7 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #237 | #1 | 1 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 2,641 ft | 141 ft | #270 | #1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Knysna?
Knysna has 13 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Knysna?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Knysna are:
- Let The Good Times Roll (4.4/5)
- Skeleton Bay (4.4/5)
- Poor Fool (4.3/5)
- Steve's Revenge (4.3/5)
- Pirates (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Knysna?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Knysna. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Knysna?
The longest trail in Knysna is Petrus-se-Brand at 8.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Knysna?
The best hiking trails in Knysna are:
- Perdekop Trail
- Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail
- Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail
- Kranshoek Trail
- Jubilee Creek Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Knysna?
The best trail running trails in Knysna are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Knysna?
Knysna has a total of 360 trails. Of those, 301 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Knysna to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Knysna?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Knysna is Ouwapad with 1,284 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Knysna?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Knysna is Petrus-se-Brand with 1,134 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Knysna?
Knysna supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Knysna?
The following bike services are available in Knysna:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Knysna?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Knysna is SteekVlieg with an average grade of 27.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Knysna?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Knysna. 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 Knysna?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Knysna. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Knysna?
The overall region status for Knysna is Clear / Green. Out of 147 trails:
- Clear / Green: 109
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
- Closed: 7
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Can I ride an ebike in Knysna?
Yes, Knysna supports e-bike riding. There are 180 trails in Knysna 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 Knysna?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Knysna are: View all mountain biking routes in Knysna.
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What is the highest summit in Knysna?
The highest summit in Knysna is Mannetjiesberg at 6,371 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Knysna?
The most popular Strava segments in Knysna are:
- Rikki wants to win!!! (11,587 athletes)
- 2nd half of Gouna climb up to Simola (10,201 athletes)
- R339 Climb (9,086 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Knysna?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Knysna. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Knysna.
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What trails are closed in Knysna?
There are currently 7 closed trails in Knysna. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 109
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 9
- Closed: 7
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Knysna?
Yes, there are 105 accessible/adaptive trails in Knysna. View all adaptive trails in Knysna for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Knysna?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Knysna directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Knysna?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Knysna are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Knysna?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Knysna are:
- Red Bridge Singletrack (5/5)
- OSC Track (4.5/5)
- Un-Named Singletrack (5/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Dalene Matthee Tree Sight
- Rondebossie Hut Camping
- Platbos Hiking Hut Cabin
- Farleigh Trails Starting and End Point Information
- Harkerville Forest Lodge Camping Grounds
- Harkerville Hut Cabin
- Harkerville Forest Station Information Center
- Sinclair Hut Cabin
- Kranshoek Viewpoint
- Gap Jump TTF
- Mannetjiesberg (6,371 ft)
- Kammanassieberg (6,017 ft)
- Platberg (6,007 ft)
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