Name: Buffel Route - 48.7km (red markers)
Rating: 5

Mountain Bike

30.3 miles

Distance

2,518 ft

Climb

-2,519 ft

Descent

4,228 ft

High Point

The Buffel Route is our flagship Route.

Covering our entire trail system along the mountain range in the park, it starts out tough but gives some easier miles in the third quarter of the Route along the canal and river trails. The Route should not be judged by the distance as it is slow going and takes the average rider 3 to 4 hours to complete.

The Route has 4 major climbs: “Kwagga climb”; “Concrete hill”; “Spook Bult” and “Ockies climb”. All of the downhills are fun but still for the more seasoned mountain biker. If you are in doubt, rather opt for one of our easier routes. Downhills featured: Rocks2Crocks; Buffel View; Maiyak / A-line; Njala Drop and Supertube

Enjoy!

Detailed Description

Buffel Route - 48.7km (red markers) is a 30 mile popular intermediate route located near Pretoria North. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 30 trails. This route climbs 2,518 ft with a max elevation of 4,228 ft then descends -2,519 ft.

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Route Sections

1	Timed Section 30 miles distance 2,518 ft climb -2,519 ft descent

Trails in Route

	Kwagga Climb				3 miles
	Graveyard				2 miles
	Croc Trail				4,692 ft
	Rocks2Crocs				2 miles
	BD 034				3,143 ft
	BD 034a				167 ft
	BD 034				2,799 ft
	BD 034a				600 ft
	Cement Climb				5,043 ft
	Kudu run				1 mile
	Reservoir Trail				190 ft
	BD 042				4,147 ft
	BD 043				2,999 ft
	Power Line Fence				994 ft
	BD 033				3,635 ft
	BD 035				663 ft
	BD 039				2,470 ft
	Maniyak				1 mile
	Stonewall				741 ft
	Lovers Lane				3,337 ft
	Secret Forest				1 mile
	BD 059				2,014 ft
	BD 029				1 mile
	Nyala Drop				1,768 ft
	BD 018				3,143 ft
	BD 016				837 ft
	BD 013				3,048 ft
	Bosbok				1,781 ft
	Super Tube				1 mile

Details

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Riding area

Buffelsdrift Trail Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

20

More Stats for Buffel Route - 48.7km (red markers) mountain bike route

Avg time

3 hr 6 min
Altitude min

3,782 ft
Altitude start

3,866 ft
Altitude end

3,865 ft
Grade max

-26.7%
Grade min

40.2%
Distance climb

14 miles
Distance down

12 miles
Distance flat

4 miles

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Super Tube	Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am Jun 10, 2025
	Stonewall	Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am Jun 10, 2025
	Secret Forest	Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am Jun 10, 2025
	Rocks2Crocs	Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am Jun 10, 2025
	Reservoir Trail	Jun 10, 2025 @ 3:27am Jun 10, 2025