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SaveLocated at the heart of South Africa’s world-renowned Cape Winelands, the small city of the Paarl is home to many of the most famous wine estates in the Cape. In recent years the Paarl has become equally famous for an exciting culture of fine dining and diverse foody experiences.
But Paarl is not only about outstanding epicurean craftsmanship, it is also home to Paarl Trails, a joint initiative between Drakenstein Municipality, private landowners, Hero Legacy Project and Paarl Trails, the latter responsible for the conceptualization, development and maintenance of the network.
The custom-built Paarl Trails network, which caters for mountain biking, hiking and trail running, traverses the beautiful and historic Paarl mountain, with spectacular views of the picturesque Cape Winelands.
The trail network, which connects a variety of unique trail systems on many of the private wine estates and public lands surrounding Paarl Mountain, offers something for riders and runners of all fitness levels and skills abilities. The trails cross over a variety of terrain and boasts many spectacular technical trail features, ranging from novice to expert.
The Paarl Trails network is anchored by 4 main trail systems, with Rheebokskloof and Ridgebackto the North of Paarl Mountain and Specialized Paarl and Spice Route to the South. These are connected by a dense network of trails on neighboring properties as well as connecting trails over and around the Mountain.
Take a journey of discovery on our trails where there are many restaurants, guest houses, museums and craftsmen and women plying their trades. Come learn about and enjoy our foods, wines, olives and cheeses.
So, take your time to enjoy our awesome trails and enjoy a journey of discovery around our beloved Paarl Mountain.
But Paarl is not only about outstanding epicurean craftsmanship, it is also home to Paarl Trails, a joint initiative between Drakenstein Municipality, private landowners, Hero Legacy Project and Paarl Trails, the latter responsible for the conceptualization, development and maintenance of the network.
The custom-built Paarl Trails network, which caters for mountain biking, hiking and trail running, traverses the beautiful and historic Paarl mountain, with spectacular views of the picturesque Cape Winelands.
The trail network, which connects a variety of unique trail systems on many of the private wine estates and public lands surrounding Paarl Mountain, offers something for riders and runners of all fitness levels and skills abilities. The trails cross over a variety of terrain and boasts many spectacular technical trail features, ranging from novice to expert.
The Paarl Trails network is anchored by 4 main trail systems, with Rheebokskloof and Ridgebackto the North of Paarl Mountain and Specialized Paarl and Spice Route to the South. These are connected by a dense network of trails on neighboring properties as well as connecting trails over and around the Mountain.
Take a journey of discovery on our trails where there are many restaurants, guest houses, museums and craftsmen and women plying their trades. Come learn about and enjoy our foods, wines, olives and cheeses.
So, take your time to enjoy our awesome trails and enjoy a journey of discovery around our beloved Paarl Mountain.
source: https://paarltrails.com/
Disclaimer:
Paarl Trails is entirely funded by the trail fees paid by trail users and donations. Before you access the trails please ensure that you have registered and paid and carry proof of payment with you for presentation on request.
The registration points, all marked on the map with the green Office icon, are at:
- Rheebokskloof Wine Estate
- Spice Route Destination
- Ridgeback Wine Estate
- Specialized Paarl ( bicycle shop )
The registration points, all marked on the map with the green Office icon, are at:
- Rheebokskloof Wine Estate
- Spice Route Destination
- Ridgeback Wine Estate
- Specialized Paarl ( bicycle shop )
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
Paarl TrailsSponsor
Hero Legacy ProjectSponsor
Specialized PaarlSponsor
Paarl TrailsBuilder
Paarl TrailsMaintainer
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
367 trails
- E-Bike
357 trails
- Hike
367 trails
- Trail Running
367 trails
Region Details
- 165
- 3
- 94
- 95
- 10
Region Status
Open as of May 31, 2020Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 371
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 370
- Trails E-Bike
- 357
- Trails Horse
- 40
- Trails Hike
- 367
- Trails Trail Running
- 367
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 159 miles
- Total Descent
- 20,603 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,309 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,740 ft
- Reports
- 657
- Photos
- 304
- Ridden Counter
- 15,293
Sub Regions
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Hawequa
- 5
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Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve
- 1
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Paarl Trails
- 28
- 29
- 1
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Paarl Trails - Laborie
- 2
- 1
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Paarl Trails - Rhebokskloof
- 1
- 25
- 21
- 3
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Paarl Trails - Specialized
- 3
- 4
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Paarl Trails - Spice Route
- 2
- 34
- 27
- 2
Popular Paarl Mountain Biking Trails
Paarl Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Rheboks Blue & Owloon Lite | 19 miles | |
North Side Showcase (official PT) | 31 miles | |
Paarl 40km from Specialized Paarl fnl | 23 miles | |
Rheboks, Ridgeback,Owloon full (Official PT) | 27 miles | |
Granite Grinder (Official PT) | 23 miles | |
Laborie 43km Loop (official PT) | 28 miles | |
Paarl 24km from Laborie (PTfnl) | 15 miles | |
Rheboks,Ridgeback,Owloon Full | 24 miles | |
Rhebokskloof Red (Official PT) | 15 miles | |
Rheboks Blue and Owloom Purple | 18 miles |
Photos of Paarl Mountain Bike
Videos of Paarl Mountain Bike

trail: The Advocate
17 |
Apr 4, 2022

trail: Late Harvest
96 |
May 7, 2021

trail: Rheboks Shiraz 332
0:41 |
42 |
Apr 22, 2020

trail: Cascade Manor
3:20 |
6656 |
Oct 30, 2016

trail: Cascade Manor
3:09 |
179 |
Jun 22, 2015

trail: Klippies
3:12 |
576 |
May 15, 2016 , Paarl

trail: Klippies
3:12 |
488 |
May 15, 2016 , Paarl
Current Trail Warnings
status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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Green Forest | Dec 28, 2022 @ 1:08pm Dec 28, 2022 | Variable | abrievdm | The trail suddenly disappear and looks... |
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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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 | ||
Supernova | 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 | ||
Owloon Views B | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
Owloon views c | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC | ||
Boulder City | Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:33pm Jan 14, 2023 | Ideal | dandare100 TMTBC |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | DavidWebster24 | wishlist | route | Paarl 40km from Laborie ( Fnl_ | Jan 27, 2023 @ 2:32am 8 hours |
![]() | Tschoppi | wishlist | route | Rhebokskloof Outride 13 August full loop | Jan 25, 2023 @ 10:35pm 1 day |
![]() | SwissBikeSchool | ridden | route | Rheboks, Ridgeback,Owloon full (Official PT) | Jan 24, 2023 @ 12:57pm 3 days |
![]() | paulbarbezat | wishlist | route | South-North-South (Official PT) | Jan 22, 2023 @ 12:17pm Jan 22, 2023 |
![]() | darren-h1 | vote | route | 62km Route: S.A. Champs 2023, Paarl. | Jan 21, 2023 @ 10:06pm Jan 21, 2023 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date | |
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![]() | report | Hi, I went for a ride at Hawequa early this... | Feb 6, 2021 @ 3:04am Feb 6, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Hero Adventure Spice Route Pink0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Zero 2 Hero0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Red0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Spice Route Green0 awarded -
Hero Adventure Rheboks Blue0 awarded -
Paarl Adventure Trail Explorer Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
name | type | city | rating |
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Paarl Trails | bike park | Paarl | |
Paarl Trails - Spice Route | bike park | Paarl | |
Paarl Trails - Rhebokskloof | bike park | Paarl | |
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 |
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Mountain Bike | 367 | 157 miles | 20,574 ft | 67 miles | 2,310 ft | #924 | #14 | 304 | 663 | 108 | 7,263 | |
E-Bike | 357 | 151 miles | 19,006 ft | 63 miles | 2,310 ft | #286 | #12 | 662 | 80 | 521 | ||
Horse | 40 | 14 miles | 1,017 ft | 3 miles | 1,916 ft | 16 | ||||||
Hike | 367 | 151 miles | 17,805 ft | 62 miles | 2,310 ft | #754 | #14 | 660 | 28 | 95 | ||
Trail Running | 367 | 151 miles | 17,805 ft | 62 miles | 2,310 ft | #756 | #13 | 660 | 31 | 538 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 128 ft | 9 |
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