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SaveSTF Botmaskop trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Common trail features include berms and jumps.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Manager: Stellenbosch Trail Fund
Trail info last updated
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
9 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Hike
8 trails
- Trail Running
8 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Feb 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 9
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 8
- Trails Trail Running
- 8
- Total Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,494 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,016 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,636 ft
- Reports
- 41
- Photos
- 3
- Completed Counter
- 2,706
Popular STF Botmaskop Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 4,823 ft • 40 ft • 362 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 4,117 ft • 0 ft • 345 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and gap jump. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,401 ft • 0 ft • 319 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,072 ft • 223 ft • 301 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 223 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 571 ft • 276 •
Popular green difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 571 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,076 ft • 94 ft • 233 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features berm. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 3,527 ft • 251 ft • 212 •
Shortcut from Helshoogte Pass to the Godess Trail on Botmaskop
• 65 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 31 ft • 174 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 31 ft blue climb. It features berm and ladder bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
STF Botmaskop Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 1,160 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
Start at the Rozendal Reservoir parking area and ride up Botmaskop to the start of The Doctor. Then all...
Photos of STF Botmaskop Mountain Bike
Videos of STF Botmaskop Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir | Feb 15, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 15, 2026 | Dry | moniera | ||
| Botmas Drop | Feb 15, 2026 @ 1:29pm (Africa/Johannesburg) Feb 15, 2026 | Dry | moniera | ||
| The Doctor - top section | May 18, 2025 @ 7:02am May 18, 2025 | Very Dry | StuartSlater | ||
| Idas Valley - Botmaskop Link via Upper Helshoogte Pass | May 18, 2025 @ 7:02am May 18, 2025 | Dry | StuartSlater | ||
| The Caveman | Mar 1, 2025 @ 10:31am Mar 1, 2025 | Very Dry | badluck04 | ||
| The Doctor - bottom section | Mar 1, 2025 @ 10:31am Mar 1, 2025 | Very Dry | badluck04 | ||
| Single Track Link from Uniepark to Botmaskop | Jan 21, 2024 @ 2:31am Jan 21, 2024 | Dry | faniefiets | ||
| Botmaskop link to Corkscrew and Goddess | Oct 18, 2023 @ 1:27am Oct 18, 2023 | Dry | UeliOtto | ||
| Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park | Apr 9, 2022 @ 1:02am Apr 9, 2022 | Ideal | mwcdross |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZandriBjj5fq | difficultyvote | trail | activity #105343072 | Oct 6, 2026 @ 9:17am Oct 6, 2026 |
| retone | add | photo | activity #92718219 and 1 more | Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:57am Apr 16, 2026 |
| ErnieG | ridden | trail | activity #91920562 | Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:04pm Apr 4, 2026 |
| moniera | add | karma | activity #88945494 | Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:39am Feb 15, 2026 |
| moniera | add | report | activity #88944886 and 1 more | Feb 15, 2026 @ 3:29am Feb 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fallen trees (more like fallen forest) have... | Mar 1, 2025 @ 12:25pm Mar 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun fast descent following the 1998 DH world... | Aug 1, 2024 @ 9:49am Aug 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | Use the Winelands Cycling club WhatsApp bot to... | Jun 10, 2024 @ 1:07am Jun 10, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idas Valley Nature Area | 3 | 0.9 km | |||
| STF Koloniesland | 3 | 1.5 km | |||
| STF Coetzenburg | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.6 km | |
| STF G-Spot | 7 | 3 | 2.4 km | ||
| Banhoek Conservancy Trails | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 9 | 7 miles | 1,493 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #10,225 | #159 | 3 | 41 | 1 | 379 | |
| E-Bike | 8 | 7 miles | 1,493 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #6,028 | #220 | 41 | 1 | 45 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 7 ft | 266 ft | 568 ft | |||||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 7 ft | 266 ft | 568 ft | 10 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 7 ft | 266 ft | 568 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Hike | 8 | 7 miles | 1,398 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #10,567 | #240 | 41 | 72 | |||
| Trail Running | 8 | 7 miles | 1,398 ft | 3 miles | 1,017 ft | #9,490 | #231 | 41 | 167 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop are:
- Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir (4/5)
- Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park (4/5)
- Botmas Drop (3.9/5)
- The Doctor - top section (3.8/5)
- The Caveman (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in STF Botmaskop?
Check the STF Botmaskop trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in STF Botmaskop?
The longest trail in STF Botmaskop is Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in STF Botmaskop?
The best hiking trails in STF Botmaskop are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in STF Botmaskop?
The best trail running trails in STF Botmaskop are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in STF Botmaskop?
STF Botmaskop has a total of 9 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in STF Botmaskop?
The trail with the most elevation gain in STF Botmaskop is Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir with 571 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in STF Botmaskop?
The trail with the most elevation descent in STF Botmaskop is The Doctor - top section with 568 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in STF Botmaskop?
STF Botmaskop supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop?
The steepest mountain biking trail in STF Botmaskop is Single Track Link from Uniepark to Botmaskop with an average grade of 8.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in STF Botmaskop?
The overall region status for STF Botmaskop is Clear / Green. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in STF Botmaskop?
Yes, STF Botmaskop supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in STF Botmaskop that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in STF Botmaskop?
The most popular mountain biking routes in STF Botmaskop are: View all mountain biking routes in STF Botmaskop.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in STF Botmaskop?
The most popular Strava segments in STF Botmaskop are:
- Botmanskop Killer 1 (3,466 athletes)
- The wake up climb (3,452 athletes)
- Den fun middle (2,810 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop?
The most popular mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop are:
- The Doctor - top section
- Botmas Drop
- Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir
- Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park
- The Caveman
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What are the best beginner ride trails in STF Botmaskop?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in STF Botmaskop are:
- Climb up Botmaskop from Uniepark Reservoir (4/5)
- Climb up Botmaskop from Unie Park (4/5)
- Botmaskop link to Corkscrew and Goddess (0/5)
Activities
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