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SaveA network of Trails for Mountain Biking , Trail Running and Hiking in Paarl
www.paarltrails.com
70 different trails
over 250km 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 250km 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
Ridgeback Wine Estate
LaBorie Wine Farm
Specialized Paarl
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
Ridgeback Wine Estate
LaBorie Wine Farm
Specialized Paarl
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
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Spice Route Destination
Specialized Paarl
LaBorie Wine Estate
no pay no use , we also have snapscan and a honesty box of offices not open . NO PAY NO USE .
Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Spice Route Destination
Specialized Paarl
LaBorie Wine Estate
no pay no use , we also have snapscan and a honesty box of offices not open . NO PAY NO USE .
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Hero Adventure TrailsSponsor
Paarl TrailsBuilder
Paarl TrailsMaintainer
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
97 trails
- E-Bike
90 trails
- Hike
96 trails
- Trail Running
96 trails
Bike Park Details

- 37
- 29
- 30
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Dec 21, 2022- Day Ticket
- 100 ZAR
- Season start
- Jan 1
- Season end
- Dec 31
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 98
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 97
- Trails E-Bike
- 90
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 96
- Trails Trail Running
- 96
- 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
- 301
- Photos
- 92
- Ridden Counter
- 6,621
Popular Paarl Trails Mountain Biking Trails
Paarl Trails Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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North Side Showcase (official PT) | 31 miles | |
Rheboks Blue & Ridgeback Lite ( Offical P.T_ | 19 miles | |
Rheboks,Ridgeback,Owloon Full (offical P.T) | 24 miles | |
P.T.E Laborie - Paarl Rock | 6 miles | |
P.T.E Rhebokskloof 2 peaks 30km | 19 miles | |
P.T.E Laborie 45km South Side showcase | 28 miles | |
P.T.E Laborie 53km South Side Ultimate | 32 miles | |
P.T.E Rheboks 56km Northside Ultimate | 35 miles | |
Granite Grinder (Official PT) | 23 miles | |
P.T.E Rheboks 40km North Showcase | 23 miles |
Photos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike
trail: Sky-Dive (Owloon)
3 |
Nov 25, 2023 @ 5:10am
Nov 25, 2023
trail: LaBorie
3 |
Jul 13, 2023 @ 2:26am
Jul 13, 2023
trail: LaBorie
5 |
Jul 12, 2023 @ 8:23pm
Jul 12, 2023Videos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike

trail: The Advocate
34 |
Apr 4, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Link to Owloom Gravity 2 | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
Sky-Dive (Owloon) | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike | ||
jihuh | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Ideal | trudybike | ||
Pinecone | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike | ||
Stifflers Mom | Nov 24, 2023 @ 1:07am Nov 24, 2023 | Dry | trudybike | ||
Laborie up B | Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
link to reserve | Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
link trail into paarl reserve 3 | Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
Twister | Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
LaBorie | Oct 19, 2023 @ 2:10am Oct 19, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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Muddy-Gus | wishlist | trail | activity #46902803 | Dec 3, 2023 @ 2:55am Dec 3, 2023 |
trudybike | add | photo | activity #46653185 | Nov 25, 2023 @ 5:10am Nov 25, 2023 |
ALKlimke | wishlist | route | activity #46635082 | Nov 24, 2023 @ 8:06pm Nov 24, 2023 |
trudybike | add | report | activity #46625313 and 4 more | Nov 24, 2023 @ 9:55am Nov 24, 2023 |
jrwilk | wishlist | route | activity #46523365 | Nov 21, 2023 @ 4:10am Nov 21, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Paarl Trails - Specialized | 3 | 4 | 0.7 km | ||
Paarl Trails - Laborie | 2 | 1 | 1 km | ||
Paarl Trails - Spice Route | 34 | 27 | 2 | 1.8 km | |
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve | 1 | 2.9 km | |||
PLAISIR Trails | 7 | 10 | 1 | 6.3 km |
Local Badges
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Hero Adventure Rheboks Red0 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail Explorer Badge0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Blue0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Yellow16 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Green0 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail, Base trail Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
name | type | city | rating |
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Specialized Paarl Skills Park | 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 | 97 | 59 miles | 8,271 ft | 27 miles | 1,916 ft | #3,898 | #67 | 92 | 301 | 57 | 3,051 | |
E-Bike | 90 | 54 miles | 6,716 ft | 23 miles | 1,916 ft | #1,729 | #63 | 300 | 49 | 303 | ||
Horse | 4 | 5 miles | 177 ft | 2,507 ft | 1,916 ft | 11 | ||||||
Hike | 96 | 56 miles | 7,093 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #3,327 | #57 | 298 | 25 | 15 | ||
Trail Running | 96 | 56 miles | 7,093 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #3,336 | #57 | 298 | 26 | 288 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 128 ft | 4 |
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