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1,621 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,060 ft
Altitude min
1,113 ft
Altitude max
1,082 ft
Altitude start
1,060 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
564 ft
Distance climb
627 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time
Connector to Elevator Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBethlehem Plaas
Stellenbosch -
Ref NumberBC41
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonall year
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Year Opened2015
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Land OwnerBethlehem Plaas
Connector between descent from Niknaks / Klipwerf or Old Bethlehem Gate and the start of the Elevator Climb up Dragoon peak foothill.
Access Info
Permits available on Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code scan at the Old Bethlehem Gate or Boschendal Trail Centre.
Trail Supporters
Banhoek Conservancy
since 5Maintainer- Old Bethlehem Trail team
since 2Maintainer - Stoltz trails
since 2Builder
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 4 miles average
6 Months
- 59 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
All
- 264 rides
- Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Routes with this trail
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Flattish cycling route with few features around the area where the herds of Gemsbok and Eland antelope gather.
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