8.9 miles
Distance
982 ft
Climb
-982 ft
Descent
1,207 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
784 ft
Altitude min
929 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-23.7%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Non-technical Loop in the Fynbos. Easy to ride but taxing if you push the pace Should encounter a herd of up to 30 Gemsbok and a smaller herd of Gemsbok.

Detailed Description
Game Route is a 9 mile moderately popular easy route located near Stellenbosch. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 982 ft with a max elevation of 1,207 ft then descends -982 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jan 22, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    784 ft
  • Altitude start
    929 ft
  • Altitude end
    932 ft
  • Climb
    982 ft
  • Descent
    -982 ft
  • Grade max
    -23.7%
  • Grade min
    21%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
198

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 7:39am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jul 31, 2026
Contour connector
Dec 26, 2025 @ 7:04am (Africa/Maseru)
Dec 25, 2025
Connector to Elevator
Dec 26, 2025 @ 7:04am (Africa/Maseru)
Dec 25, 2025
Game Trail Lanquedoc
Dec 26, 2025 @ 7:04am (Africa/Maseru)
Dec 25, 2025
Unpleasant!
Dig Bos
Oct 18, 2025 @ 7:58am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Oct 17, 2025
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