Mountain Bike

7.9 miles

Distance

1,552 ft

Climb

-1,556 ft

Descent

1,916 ft

High Point

Adventure Cycling route which includes the Old Bethlehem Sky Traverse.
Long Climb up from Old Bethlehem Gate to the Sky Traverse
Sky Treverse all the way to Duiwelskloof . This includesthree river crossings, some hike-a-bike sections three rock gardens, Indigenous forests.
A steep downhill section to the Old Rocky singletrack which will bring you smoothly back to the Old Bethlehem Gate.

Detailed Description

Bethlehem Sky Traverse Scenic Route is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 1,552 ft with a max elevation of 1,916 ft then descends -1,556 ft.

Route Supporters

Old Bethlehem Trail team
since 2
Maintainer
Banhoek Conservancy
since 3
Maintainer

Trail Products

Winelands Trail Permit
Trail Pass
Cape Winelands Year Permit
Trail Pass
Banhoek Conservancy and Boschendal Day Pass
Trail Pass

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Trails in Route

	Bethlehem Gate				4,091 ft
	Bethlehem Ascent to Nick Nacks				2,569 ft
	Bethlehem Sky Traverse				1 mile
	Duiwelskloof Road				2,756 ft
	Old Rocky				2,740 ft
	Dig Bos				3,406 ft
	Connector to Dig Bos				1,847 ft
	Connector to Bethlehem Gate				335 ft
	Bethlehem Gate				4,091 ft

Details

Riding area

Banhoek Conservancy Trails
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

3

More Stats for Bethlehem Sky Traverse Scenic Route mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 16 min
Altitude min

924 ft
Altitude start

929 ft
Altitude end

925 ft
Grade

-0%
Grade max

-87.2%
Grade min

101.2%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

2,854 ft

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trail	date	description
Bethlehem Ascent to Nick Nacks	Jan 21, 2024 @ 2:31am Jan 21, 2024
Old Rocky	Dec 28, 2023 @ 2:07am Dec 28, 2023	Very dry/Sandy. Some of the boulder sections have been damaged in recent rainy season need to be hiked over now.
Dig Bos	Dec 28, 2023 @ 2:07am Dec 28, 2023
Bethlehem Gate	Apr 2, 2023 @ 12:26am Apr 2, 2023	Banhoek at its best! Wow it was awesome! Get your pass and come play!
Bethlehem Sky Traverse	Mar 19, 2023 @ 7:53am Mar 19, 2023	Apart from the river crossings and a few rock garden sections that few (if any) mortal humans on earth bikes will be able to ride, the route is totally rideable and the views are spectacular. If you're OK with hiking and carrying your bike for short sections, I highly recommend this trail.