more stats
3,822 ft
Distance
314 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
1,306 ft
High Point
247 ft
Altitude change
1,059 ft
Altitude min
1,059 ft
Altitude start
1,306 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
2,700 ft
Distance climb
902 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat

Blue05 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails
    Stellenbosch
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #260170 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114910 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy

Uphill single & double track. Sustained climb.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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  • 6 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Blue05 Trail Reports

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Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:47am
Aug 2, 2024
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Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:49am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
Jul 24, 2024 @ 1:00am
Jul 24, 2024
 reporter All trails are closed due to the extreme wet conditions for rider safety and to limit trail damage
May 8, 2020 @ 3:06am
May 8, 2020
 reporter Trails are open to annual permit holders, subject to lockdown restrictions
Apr 27, 2020 @ 3:35pm
Apr 27, 2020
 reporter All trails closed due to COVID-19 lockdown
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      Directions to blue05 trailhead (-33.905300, 18.766970)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      Bott Hills - Long
      33 miles • 3,787 ft • 37 • Loop •
      A round loop with decent elevation
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      Bottelary Blue from Orange
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      The Blue route is a one way loop. There are 3 entry/exit points. This route option accesses the Blue loop...
      3
      Bottelary Blue from Yellow
      5 miles • 865 ft • 9 • Loop •
      The Blue route is a one way loop. There are 3 entry/exit points. This route option accesses the Blue loop...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue05 located?
      Blue05 is located in Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails, Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is part of the Bottelary Hills Conservancy MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -33.9053, 18.76697.
      ▼ How hard is Blue05?
      Blue05 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue05?
      Blue05 has 314 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,059 ft to 1,306 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue05 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue05 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue05?
      Blue05 is 3,822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue05?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue05. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Blue05? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue05 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Blue05?
      Blue05 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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