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      The Swellendam Trails are open

      After 2 years of dedicated hard work and planning by the Swellendam Municipality Manager, Anton Groenewald and his team, Swellendam has a top class trail network. The Swellendam Trails are the property of the Swellendam Municipality - one of the only such cases in the whole of South Africa.

      These trails were made possible by the Western Cape Government, Swellendam Municipality, Swellendam Cycle Club, Petrichor Adventures and many others. We are grateful to everyone that contributed to this team effort. Let us all appreciate and protect these trails. December 2020
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: Swellendam Municipality
      Disclaimer:
      Cost to ride: FREE - no permit needed.
      Other Trail Users: Greet fellow trail users with a wave & a smile - it cost nothing but says everything.
      Horses: Approach horses with care, respect and space - they spook easily.
      No smoking, lighting a fire or littering on the trails: Leave no trace. The only evidence of your visit should be the photos you take.
      Report bad behaviour: If you see people not abiding by the rules - please report them.
      The use of these trails is a privilege not a right.

      Emergencies: 028 514 3990 or SAPS: 028 514 8100
      If you use these trails you do so at your own risk.

      For any official info on the Swellendam Trails: 028 514 8500
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 29, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Trails (view details)
      30
      Trails Mountain Bike
      30
      Trails E-Bike
      30
      Trails Horse
      1
      Trails Hike
      30
      Trails Trail Running
      30
      Total Distance
      19 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      2,036 ft
      Total Vertical
      403 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      906 ft
      Reports
      14
      Photos
      2
      Ridden Counter
      367

      Photos of Swellendam Trails Mountain Bike

      trail: ST 013
      11 |
      Jul 11, 2021 @ 6:25am
      Jul 11, 2021
      trail: ST 013
      29 |
      Jul 11, 2021 @ 6:24am
      Jul 11, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      ST 010
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 6:31am
      Nov 29, 2024
      DryHike Gate in the middle of the gate is closed,...stawi-biker Bike Olten
      ST 021
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am
      Sep 19, 2021
      Prevalent Mudadrianharris Bloem
      Access Road 001
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am
      Sep 19, 2021
      Variablesome muddy spotsadrianharris Bloem
      ST 020
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am
      Sep 19, 2021
      Prevalent MudDue to the recent rain the wooden bridge...adrianharris Bloem
      ST 012
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am
      Sep 19, 2021
      UnknownA lot of the trail boards have been...adrianharris Bloem
      ST 013
      Sep 19, 2021 @ 4:46am
      Sep 19, 2021
      Prevalent MudA lot of muddy puddles, and deep ruts....adrianharris Bloem
      Road to Marloth Nature Reserve
      Apr 10, 2021 @ 7:42am
      Apr 10, 2021
      Prevalent Mudadrianharris Bloem
      AT 037
      Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am
      Apr 8, 2021
      Prevalent Mudadrianharris Bloem
      ST 003
      Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am
      Apr 8, 2021
      Variableadrianharris Bloem
      ST 001
      Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:15am
      Apr 8, 2021
      Idealadrianharris Bloem

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      stawi-bikeraddreportactivity #62440728
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 6:31am
      Nov 29, 2024
      stawi-bikerriddentrailactivity #62440681
      Nov 29, 2024 @ 6:28am
      Nov 29, 2024
      Bergfietstoeraddrouteactivity #53556816
      Jun 3, 2024 @ 5:02am
      Jun 3, 2024
      Bergfietstoerriddenrouteactivity #53514061
      Jun 2, 2024 @ 10:38am
      Jun 2, 2024
      Gifappeltjiewishlistrouteactivity #51919400 and 1 more
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 11:52pm
      Apr 30, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      MarisaMarereportST 013A lovely family hike with our young children...
      Jul 11, 2021 @ 6:27am
      Jul 11, 2021

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3019 miles2,037 ft8 miles404 ft
      #10,841#157145391
      E-Bike3019 miles2,037 ft8 miles404 ft
      #4,467#11814411
      Horse11 mile79 ft2,382 ft135 ft
      Hike3019 miles2,037 ft8 miles404 ft
      #9,776#1422146
      Trail Running3019 miles2,037 ft8 miles404 ft
      #9,728#14114164

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