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MTB Trails

South Africa

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MTB Trails

South Africa

The best MTB trails in South Africa

604rides

4.5

(110)

19,081 people rode here

Mountain biking in South Africa is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Africa. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Bridge and ST – Dual track and berms loop from Elgin
Expert
05:21
59.2 km
Expert
05:11
57.1 km
Intermediate
02:43
30.3 km
Expert
05:38
70.1 km
Expert
05:51
59.7 km
Intermediate
02:36
43.3 km
Intermediate
02:43
28.9 km
Intermediate
02:52
44.0 km
Intermediate
02:01
21.2 km
Expert
02:48
30.8 km

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    1
    05:21
    59.2 km
    11.0 km/h
    870 m
    870 m
    Expert

    432

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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  2. 2
    05:11
    57.1 km
    11.0 km/h
    1,410 m
    1,410 m
    Expert

    372

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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  4. 3
    02:43
    30.3 km
    11.2 km/h
    750 m
    750 m
    Intermediate

    3.0

    (1)

    332

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. 4
    05:38
    70.1 km
    12.4 km/h
    1,310 m
    1,310 m
    Expert

    272

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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  6. 5
    05:51
    59.7 km
    10.2 km/h
    1,320 m
    1,320 m
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    293

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. 6
    02:36
    43.3 km
    16.7 km/h
    470 m
    470 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (5)

    283

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. 7
    02:43
    28.9 km
    10.7 km/h
    740 m
    740 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    264

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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  9. 8
    02:52
    44.0 km
    15.4 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    255

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. 9
    02:01
    21.2 km
    10.5 km/h
    370 m
    370 m
    Intermediate

    4.0

    (2)

    255

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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  11. 10
    02:48
    30.8 km
    11.0 km/h
    410 m
    410 m
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    248

    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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Last updated:
May 31, 2024

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