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SaveA network of Trails for Mountain Biking , Trail Running and Hiking in Paarl
www.paarltrails.com
70 different trails
over 200km of trails through Paarl . we have everything from xco to marathon routes . What makes this network special is that it includes over 50 different venues , features and attractions along the way so you can enjoy a great adventure , food , wine , tours and much much more all in 1 experience
www.paarltrails.com
70 different trails
over 200km of trails through Paarl . we have everything from xco to marathon routes . What makes this network special is that it includes over 50 different venues , features and attractions along the way so you can enjoy a great adventure , food , wine , tours and much much more all in 1 experience
source: Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
Land Manager: Darren Herbst

Access Info:
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Spice Route Destination
Vrymansfontein Estate
Fairview Cheesery
Specialized Paarl
Paarl Tourism Office
there are various other points around Paarl Mountain that you can access the trails , BUT make sure you have registered and paid before your use
Spice Route Destination
Vrymansfontein Estate
Fairview Cheesery
Specialized Paarl
Paarl Tourism Office
there are various other points around Paarl Mountain that you can access the trails , BUT make sure you have registered and paid before your use
Disclaimer:
Permits are available at :
www.paarltrails.com
Send a Whatsapp message to our BOT on +27 0711575976
or purchase a day pass at :
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Spice Route Destination
Specialized Paarl ( Bovenland Farm)
Laborie Wine Estate
Fairview Cheesery
Vrymansfontein Estate
Paarl Tourism
no pay no use , we also have snapscan and a BOT . NO PAY NO USE .
I, the undersigned accept that my usage of the Paarl Trails that includes various activities, cycling, Hiking, running and other shall be entirely at my sole risk and herby indemnify Paarl Trails, Winelands Trails, Hero Legacy Project and all venues, trails and parks (hereby jointly referred to as the “service providers”), its employees, guides, agents or assigned and hold them harmless against any claim in which may otherwise be brought against the said service providers, by me, my executors, estate, dependants or assigns arising out of any injury or death to me or my property which I may suffer as a result of any act or omission by the said service providers, its agents or assigns weather such act or omission is negligent or not and whether such act of omission takes place during the actual course of instruction , usage, activity or not. I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we enter the premises/trails entirely at my/our own risk. I/we acknowledge that I/we are well acquainted and fully aware of and accept the real dangers and risks that are associated with visiting /using the Trails and all other features and the presence of wild and dangerous animals/reptiles, birds, insects and the risk of suffering bodily harm, injury, death. I/we are fully aware that there are no lifesaving or medical facilities of any nature provided. I also agree that I have my own medical cover and will cover any costs associated if injured. I agree to all venues , trails and areas rules, indemnities and regulations as well as instructions of service providers, and all regulations as prescribed for the entire duration I am on the property . I also agree that this indemnity covers my entire stay and includes Trails and Venues associated to my visit . I also agree to visit the necessary website of paarl trails www.paarltrails.com and note all info on the trail boards at the venues including taking the emergency numbers down and Whatsapp Bot number and keeping on my person 071 157 5976 . no using trails alone , no helmet no ride and take note of the weather . Day Pass Costs : Adults R100.00 / Kids, Students and Pensioners R80.00 . Winelands North or Regional members ONLY, do not pay day passes
www.paarltrails.com
Send a Whatsapp message to our BOT on +27 0711575976
or purchase a day pass at :
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Spice Route Destination
Specialized Paarl ( Bovenland Farm)
Laborie Wine Estate
Fairview Cheesery
Vrymansfontein Estate
Paarl Tourism
no pay no use , we also have snapscan and a BOT . NO PAY NO USE .
I, the undersigned accept that my usage of the Paarl Trails that includes various activities, cycling, Hiking, running and other shall be entirely at my sole risk and herby indemnify Paarl Trails, Winelands Trails, Hero Legacy Project and all venues, trails and parks (hereby jointly referred to as the “service providers”), its employees, guides, agents or assigned and hold them harmless against any claim in which may otherwise be brought against the said service providers, by me, my executors, estate, dependants or assigns arising out of any injury or death to me or my property which I may suffer as a result of any act or omission by the said service providers, its agents or assigns weather such act or omission is negligent or not and whether such act of omission takes place during the actual course of instruction , usage, activity or not. I/We hereby acknowledge that I/we enter the premises/trails entirely at my/our own risk. I/we acknowledge that I/we are well acquainted and fully aware of and accept the real dangers and risks that are associated with visiting /using the Trails and all other features and the presence of wild and dangerous animals/reptiles, birds, insects and the risk of suffering bodily harm, injury, death. I/we are fully aware that there are no lifesaving or medical facilities of any nature provided. I also agree that I have my own medical cover and will cover any costs associated if injured. I agree to all venues , trails and areas rules, indemnities and regulations as well as instructions of service providers, and all regulations as prescribed for the entire duration I am on the property . I also agree that this indemnity covers my entire stay and includes Trails and Venues associated to my visit . I also agree to visit the necessary website of paarl trails www.paarltrails.com and note all info on the trail boards at the venues including taking the emergency numbers down and Whatsapp Bot number and keeping on my person 071 157 5976 . no using trails alone , no helmet no ride and take note of the weather . Day Pass Costs : Adults R100.00 / Kids, Students and Pensioners R80.00 . Winelands North or Regional members ONLY, do not pay day passes
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
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Hero Legacy ProjectBuilder
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Paarl TrailsBuilder
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
125 trails
- E-Bike
122 trails
- Hike
127 trails
- Trail Running
127 trails
Bike Park Details

- 41
- 40
- 43
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Apr 12, 2025- Day Ticket
- 100 ZAR
- Season start
- Jan 1
- Season end
- Dec 31
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 126
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 129
- Trails E-Bike
- 122
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 127
- Trails Trail Running
- 127
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,273 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,917 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,348 ft
- Reports
- 319
- Photos
- 568
- Ridden Counter
- 15,433
Popular Paarl Trails Mountain Biking Trails
Paarl Trails Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Laborie - Paarl Rock 10km- Paarl Trails* | 6 miles | |
60km Laborie - Rhebokskloof Paarl trails * | 37 miles | |
Bovenland Green 5km Paarl Trails* | 3 miles | |
Spice Route 5km ( Offical P.T) | 3 miles | |
Spice Route Pink 5km Trail | 3 miles | |
Bovenland Yellow 2km- Paarl Trails* | 4,350 ft | |
Bovenland Blue 12km- Paarl Trails* | 7 miles | |
Laborie Red 10km- Paarl Trails* | 6 miles | |
Laborie Blue 9km-Paarl Trails* | 5 miles | |
Spice Route Green 10km Trail | 7 miles |
Photos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike
Videos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike

trail: The Advocate
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Apr 4, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Krismas kamp link2 | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:45am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | brmorgan | ||
South Reserve Rd | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:45am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | brmorgan | ||
Cement Pad | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:45am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | brmorgan | ||
link88d | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:45am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | brmorgan | ||
knus entrance and exit | Apr 12, 2025 @ 6:45am Apr 12, 2025 | Ideal | brmorgan | ||
Oom JD's Traverse | Oct 29, 2024 @ 12:07pm Oct 29, 2024 | Dry | 20Seven | ||
Superbowl | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike | ||
Flat Rock ladder | Dec 28, 2022 @ 1:08pm Dec 28, 2022 | Ideal | abrievdm | ||
Pinecone A | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike | ||
Pinecone | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
---|---|---|---|---|
9wingerd | wishlist | route | activity #70260545 | Apr 23, 2025 @ 10:32pm Apr 23, 2025 |
brmorgan | add | report | activity #69529356 and 4 more | Apr 12, 2025 @ 10:23pm Apr 12, 2025 |
AnikerQK83I | wishlist | route | activity #69413462 | Apr 11, 2025 @ 9:02am Apr 11, 2025 |
TamlynNorcott | ridden | route | activity #69335496 | Apr 9, 2025 @ 10:14pm Apr 9, 2025 |
darren-h1 | add | photo | activity #69289612 and 141 more | Apr 9, 2025 @ 7:51am Apr 9, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Paarl Trails - Spice Route | 38 | 26 | 4 | 0.9 km | |
Paarl Trails - Vrymansfontein | 0.9 km | ||||
Paarl Trails - Fairview | 1 km | ||||
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve | 1 | 1.4 km | |||
Paarl Trails - Laborie | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 km |
Local Badges
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Paarl Adventure Trail Explorer Badge0 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail, Base trail Badge0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Yellow16 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Green0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Blue0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Red0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
name | type | city | rating |
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Hero Legacy Pump Track - Specialized Paarl | skill park | Paarl | |
Laborie Skill Park | skill park | Paarl |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 125 | 59 miles | 8,271 ft | 27 miles | 1,916 ft | #1,581 | #25 | 567 | 322 | 107 | 5,100 | |
E-Bike | 122 | 54 miles | 6,716 ft | 23 miles | 1,916 ft | #665 | #21 | 1 | 320 | 123 | 443 | |
Horse | 4 | 5 miles | 177 ft | 2,507 ft | 1,916 ft | 11 | ||||||
Hike | 127 | 56 miles | 7,093 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #1,210 | #20 | 316 | 45 | 37 | ||
Trail Running | 127 | 56 miles | 7,093 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #1,216 | #20 | 316 | 47 | 451 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 128 ft | 4 |
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