Name: FWV Scherpenheuwel Snake Alley Loop
Rating: 5

Mountain Bike

12.3 miles

Distance

1,296 ft

Climb

-1,308 ft

Descent

1,324 ft

High Point

19km Loop including 2 big climbs.
Leave the parking traveling back towards Franschhoek along the tar and turn right towards Scherpenheuwel, then on a contour towards the back of the Berg River Dam.
Drop down to the Berg River wier.
Climb up on the other side of the wier and another contour loop which ends back at the wier.
Hit the gravel road and pedal back to the parking along the banks of the Berg River Dam.

Detailed Description

FWV Scherpenheuwel Snake Alley Loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Franschhoek. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 1,296 ft with a max elevation of 1,324 ft then descends -1,308 ft.

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Franschoek Wine Valley

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Trails in Route

	Climb up Matoppie from Parking Area				1,240 ft
	Connector From Franschoek Town to Matoppie and Berg River dam				3,064 ft
	Contour Trail above Robertsvlei				6 miles
	Parking to Berg River Wier/Bridge				98 ft
	Franschhoek Wier/Bridge to Wolwekloof				676 ft
	Berg River Valley Loop				3 miles
	Franschhoek Wier/Bridge to Wolwekloof				676 ft
	Parking to Berg River Wier/Bridge				98 ft

Details

Riding area

Franschoek Wine Valley Trails
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for FWV Scherpenheuwel Snake Alley Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

2 hr 59 min
Altitude min

827 ft
Altitude start

888 ft
Altitude end

876 ft
Grade max

-23.9%
Grade min

30.4%
Distance climb

6 miles
Distance down

5 miles
Distance flat

3,629 ft

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trail	date	description
Climb up Matoppie from Parking Area	Sep 14, 2024 @ 12:58pm Sep 14, 2024	Excellent walk with changing views from the Berg River Dam to Simonsberg, Paarl Rock and then over Franschhoek town. Mostly flat on the contour
Parking to Berg River Wier/Bridge	Apr 28, 2024 @ 3:42am Apr 28, 2024	All fine
Berg River Valley Loop	Apr 28, 2024 @ 3:42am Apr 28, 2024	In good condition, well repaired after the rains.
Franschhoek Wier/Bridge to Wolwekloof	Feb 4, 2024 @ 12:01am Feb 4, 2024	Jeep track is covered in rock debris at bottom from Sep 23 floods
Contour Trail above Robertsvlei	May 13, 2023 @ 4:28pm May 13, 2023