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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
google parking directions 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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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
95 trails
- E-Bike
88 trails
- Hike
94 trails
- Trail Running
94 trails
Bike Park Details
- 37
- 28
- 29
- 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)
- 96
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 95
- Trails E-Bike
- 88
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 94
- Trails Trail Running
- 94
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 59 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 26 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,108 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,917 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,348 ft
- Reports
- 240
- Photos
- 89
- Ridden Counter
- 4,840
Popular Paarl Trails Mountain Biking Trails
Paarl Trails Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Side Showcase (official PT) | 31 miles | |
| Paarl 40km from Specialized Paarl fnl | 23 miles | |
| Specialized Trail Zone + Laborie | 9 miles | |
| Specialized Paarl BLUE | 6 miles | |
| Specialized Paarl Blue | 6 miles | |
| Specialized Green 5km (Official PT) | 3 miles | |
| Specialized - Laborie - eliminator -wall-diamant -specialzied (official PT) | 21 miles | |
| Specialized yellow Squirrel (Official PT) | 4,350 ft | |
| Paarl 20km from Specialized Paarl (PT fnl) | 13 miles | |
| South-North-South (Official PT) | 46 miles |
Photos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike
Videos of Paarl Trails Mountain Bike
trail: The Advocate
17 |
Apr 4, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jihuh | Jan 14, 2023 @ 9:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Link to Ridgeback s-t | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Ridgeback S- track Section A | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Ridgeback S- track B | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Owloon Genesis | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Owloon views a | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Pinecone | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Link 223 | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Link 4444 | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
| Sky-Dive (Owloon) | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | paulbarbezat | wishlist | route | South-North-South (Official PT) | Jan 22, 2023 @ 12:17pm Jan 22, 2023 |
| dandare100 | add | report | jihuh and 9 more | Jan 15, 2023 @ 5:21am Jan 15, 2023 |
| HeinK | add | report | link88d | Jan 14, 2023 @ 11:46am Jan 14, 2023 |
| darren-h1 | add | route | 45 km XCM and E-Bike Route for Bike Fest Paarl and S.A Champs | Jan 6, 2023 @ 5:13am Jan 6, 2023 |
| HeinK | add | report | fire road to laborie and 9 more | Jan 4, 2023 @ 4:20am Jan 4, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 8 | 6.3 km |
Local Badges
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Hero Adventure Rheboks Red0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Blue0 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail Explorer Badge0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Green0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Yellow16 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail, Base trail Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Paarl Skills Park | skill park | Paarl |
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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 | 95 | 59 miles | 8,104 ft | 26 miles | 1,916 ft | #4,287 | #82 | 89 | 240 | 31 | 2,574 | |
| E-Bike | 88 | 53 miles | 6,552 ft | 23 miles | 1,916 ft | #1,932 | #74 | 239 | 24 | 244 | ||
| Horse | 4 | 5 miles | 177 ft | 2,507 ft | 1,916 ft | 11 | ||||||
| Hike | 94 | 55 miles | 6,929 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #3,694 | #65 | 237 | 3 | 11 | ||
| Trail Running | 94 | 55 miles | 6,929 ft | 24 miles | 1,916 ft | #3,710 | #65 | 237 | 3 | 197 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 128 ft | 4 |
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