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      Plettenberg Bay is the southernmost wine of origin region in the Western Cape with vineyards and a new cellar in the Crags built on the success of the Bramon Wine Estate's additions to the South African wine catalogue. Plettenberg Bay has recently become home to a number of new wine farms. With many more on the horizon, it seems like Plett will soon be a "sparkling" wine destination for wine fundi's and connoisseurs.

      Get on your bike to experience the stunning scenic single track and jeep track trails through indigenous forest, plantations, fragrant fynbos and dramatic cliff tops overlooking the ocean. The four colour-coded Harkerville routes offer a range of routes to suit all levels of riders ranging from an easy family ride to fast-flowing single track through plantations, costal fynbos and indigenous forest.



      Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The Goose Valley Golf Club is situated in pristine surroundings, only 4km from Plettenberg Bay, bordering on the Keurbooms Lagoon
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 12, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      219
      Trails Mountain Bike
      218
      Trails E-Bike
      103
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      262
      Trails Trail Running
      262
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Total Distance
      207 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      85 miles
      Total Descent
      18,826 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,272 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,281 ft
      Reports
      423
      Photos
      98
      Ridden Counter
      14,064
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      Photos of Plettenberg Bay Mountain Bike

      trail: R.O.T.S
      13 |
      May 4, 2024 @ 10:35pm
      May 4, 2024
      trail: R.O.T.S
      14 |
      May 4, 2024 @ 10:35pm
      May 4, 2024
      trail: R.O.T.S
      12 |
      May 4, 2024 @ 10:33pm
      May 4, 2024
      trail: R.O.T.S
      11 |
      May 4, 2024 @ 10:33pm
      May 4, 2024
      50 |
      Jun 27, 2023 @ 8:23am
      Jun 27, 2023
      16 |
      Mar 23, 2023 @ 2:42am
      Mar 23, 2023
      trail: Sky spine
      34 |
      Jan 13, 2023 @ 12:49am
      Jan 13, 2023
      48 |
      Jun 30, 2021 @ 11:38am
      Jun 30, 2021

      Videos of Plettenberg Bay Mountain Bike

      0:11 | 185 | Jun 21, 2022
      The Flute - access trail to Bitouvlei trail...
      trail: The Flute
      0:18 | 38 | Jun 30, 2021
      Rooster Trail on the plateau
      0:11 | 39 | Jun 30, 2021
      Wet Lap down, before the trail opened
      trail: R.O.T.S
      5:21 | 55 | Jul 10, 2024 , Plettenberg Bay
      Knysna and Plett MTB Trails - Some Favorite Trails
      3:48 | 71 | Jul 9, 2024 , Plettenberg Bay
      The MIneshaft
      0:50 | 67 | Apr 14, 2024 , Plettenberg Bay

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      May 4, 2025 @ 7:58am
      May 4, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      kaasmanmtbtrailCytogen DecentBeautiful! Well done MTO and the builders.
      May 4, 2025 @ 7:59am
      May 4, 2025
      kaasmanmtbreportRami Route to the View #BarnesgroupNot open currently
      Jun 24, 2023 @ 11:30am
      Jun 24, 2023
      kaasmanmtbreportSanta CruzerNot open currently.
      Jun 24, 2023 @ 11:29am
      Jun 24, 2023
      chrisampreportCairnbrogie Main Entrance RoadNicely dried out again.
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:50pm
      May 9, 2023
      DannyaaronreportCoastal Connector LinkAll in good shape
      Jun 2, 2022 @ 6:43pm
      Jun 2, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike217204 miles17,844 ft83 miles2,169 ft
      #1,578#2298429496,170
      E-Bike10366 miles6,604 ft28 miles2,011 ft
      #877#2338635841
      Horse33 miles463 ft1 mile1,293 ft
      #231
      Hike261152 miles12,900 ft63 miles2,274 ft
      #1,500#203819614
      Trail Running262155 miles13,189 ft64 miles2,274 ft
      #1,504#2038011482
      Observed Trials12,992 ft325 ft
      • By KnysnaCycles & contributors
      • Admins: Cape, MTO GArdenR, Plett
      • #14581 - 13,820 views

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