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4,056 ft
Distance
325 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
301 ft
Altitude change
1,060 ft
Altitude min
1,363 ft
Altitude max
1,062 ft
Altitude start
1,363 ft
Altitude end
7.417%
Grade
-12.514%
Grade max
22.42%
Grade min
2,913 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
657 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time
The Elevator Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBethlehem Plaas
Stellenbosch -
Ref NumberBC43
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,809 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
- #4,615 in E-Biking
- #6,417 in Trail Running
- #2,071 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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 TrailBerm
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerBethlehem Plaas
Easy smooth climbing up the foothill of Dragoon peak. Bringing you to the start of the Valley of Daftness descent.
Access Info
Permits available on the Banhoek Conservacy website or QR code at Old Bethlehem gate or Boschendal Traiil centre.
Trail Supporters
- Old Bethlehem Trail team
since 2Maintainer 
Banhoek Conservancy
since 5Maintainer- Stoltz trails
since 2Builder
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
All
- 392 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Routes with this trail
25 miles • 4,374 ft • 23 • Loop •
All the lekker bits of Banhoek excluding Boschendal
25 miles • 3,892 ft • 22 •
An easy route with some great climbs
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