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SaveThe Jonkershoek MTO Forest is located in the beautiful Jonkershoek Valley against the majestic Jonkershoek Mountains. The forest, which is surrounded by the beautiful Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, lies near the town of Stellenbosch in the south-western Cape, on the Jonkershoek Valley Road.
source: MTO Group Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Jonkers, Jonkershoek
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: MTO Group
google parking directions Access Info:
The MTO Jonkershoek Forest is located on the Jonkershoek Valley Road, about seven km out of down town Stellenbosch and adjacent to the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. There is secure parking at the MTO Jonkershoek main gate (which is also the access gate for the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve).
Disclaimer:
A Trail Pass is required to ride all MTO Jonkershoek Trails. Trail passes can be purchased on the myMTO App or at the MTO Jonkershoek gate. You can also follow the link on this page to buy your pass online.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
70 trails
- E-Bike
70 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
Region Details
- 36
- 1
- 16
- 11
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Mar 16, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 70
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 70
- Trails E-Bike
- 70
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Total Distance
- 61 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 18,431 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,652 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,407 ft
- Reports
- 936
- Photos
- 80
- Ridden Counter
- 19,853
Articles
Video: Niko Velasco Rips Through Scorched Trails in South Africa
Dec 19, 2020 from pinkbike.com
After a fire burned through the night on Niko Velasco's farm, he checked the trails by ripping through at a searing pace.
Popular MTO Jonkershoek Mountain Biking Trails
MTO Jonkershoek Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Prado | 12 miles | |
| The Ibex | 11 miles | |
| The Levo | 12 miles | |
| Jonkershoek 90min | 9 miles | |
| Route 1 | 6 miles | |
| Route 3 - 30km | 19 miles | |
| Route 2 - 20km | 13 miles | |
| Wahoo Bolt Test Jonkers 30km | 16 miles | |
| The Heads | 13 miles | |
| Lourensford Impressions 1 | 3 miles |
Photos of MTO Jonkershoek Mountain Bike
trail: Bosluis
27 |
Dec 31, 2023 @ 2:36am
Dec 31, 2023
trail: Bosluis
17 |
Dec 31, 2023 @ 2:35am
Dec 31, 2023
trail: Bosluis
40 |
Dec 31, 2023 @ 2:35am
Dec 31, 2023
trail: Irish 3
66 |
Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:55am
Feb 6, 2023
trail: Irish 3
52 |
Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:55am
Feb 6, 2023
trail: Irish 3
53 |
Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:55am
Feb 6, 2023
trail: Irish 3
54 |
Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:55am
Feb 6, 2023
trail: Irish 3
51 |
Feb 6, 2023 @ 7:55am
Feb 6, 2023Videos of MTO Jonkershoek Mountain Bike
trail: Mach 1
0:26 |
285 |
Sep 22, 2020
trail: The Plumber
2:44 |
363 |
Nov 25, 2018
trail: The Plumber
0:54 |
152 |
Nov 25, 2018
trail: Mach 1
2:51 |
387 |
Aug 23, 2017
trail: Canary Loop
0:14 |
251 |
Jun 7, 2017
trail: Iron Monkey Top
3:41 |
335 |
Mar 24, 2015
trail: Bosluis
3:58 |
424 |
Oct 1, 2012
trail: Iron Monkey 1
2:32 |
116 |
Feb 20, 2012
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status Quo | Feb 28, 2025 @ 7:37am Feb 28, 2025 | Unknown | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | Trail Under Construction |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zululand | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Valley Trail Connector | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Upper Fire Hut | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| The Plumber | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Sirkel Pad | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Service Road | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Saaltjie Connector | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Saaltjie | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Red Phoenix | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers | ||
| Neverending Story 4 | Oct 14, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 14, 2024 | Ideal | kylegifford MTO Jonkers |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben46nlre | difficultyvote | trail | activity #68287794 | Mar 23, 2025 @ 11:25am 2 days |
| T4PTE1t | wishlist | route | activity #68069593 | Mar 19, 2025 @ 11:19pm Mar 19, 2025 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | route | activity #67964345 and 2 more | Mar 18, 2025 @ 6:01am Mar 18, 2025 |
| ThomasQd0ndB | add | report | activity #67921679 and 3 more | Mar 17, 2025 @ 9:08am Mar 17, 2025 |
| ThomasQd0ndB | ridden | trail | activity #67920955 | Mar 17, 2025 @ 8:50am Mar 17, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Dude... I've been riding Jonkershoek since... | Oct 14, 2024 @ 12:14am Oct 14, 2024 | ||
| report | Yes Schalk, “a bit rutted” but can be a... | Sep 22, 2024 @ 1:06am Sep 22, 2024 | ||
| trail | pm | Dec 6, 2023 @ 12:35pm Dec 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | One of my fav trails from Jonkershon | Nov 14, 2023 @ 5:12am Nov 14, 2023 | ||
| trail | On of the most fun sections from Jonkershoek... | Nov 14, 2023 @ 5:11am Nov 14, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banhoek Conservancy Trails | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3.7 km | |
| Bethlehem Plaas | 9 | 8 | 1 | 4.2 km | |
| STF Mont Marie | 3 | 5 | 4.2 km | ||
| R44 East - Helderberg Mountain | 10 | 11 | 4.3 km | ||
| STF Botmaskop | 4 | 7 | 4.4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 70 | 61 miles | 18,432 ft | 28 miles | 1,654 ft | #631 | #2 | 76 | 931 | 16 | 9,502 | |
| E-Bike | 70 | 61 miles | 18,432 ft | 28 miles | 1,654 ft | #254 | #2 | 3 | 847 | 8 | 619 | |
| Hike | 50 | 50 miles | 10,958 ft | 19 miles | 1,644 ft | #1,056 | #14 | 907 | 1 | 207 | ||
| Trail Running | 50 | 50 miles | 10,958 ft | 19 miles | 1,644 ft | #1,060 | #14 | 1 | 908 | 6 | 683 |
- By WillieJacobsz
Trailforks ARTA-Docents & contributors - Admins: STF, MTO Jonkers
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