Description
Surrounded by green wheat fields in winter and golden
fields in summer, this unique riding destination is in
the heart of the Swartland where wheat fields sway in
the wind as far as the eye can see. The riding is
challenging and will test physical and technical ability
of the most experienced riders. The best part of this
trail is the hand crafted singletrack made by local
mountain bikers and is known by those who have done the
Swartland FNB MTB Race in the past.
Ride great technical downhill singletrack
This trail has recently been formally controlled and
access opened up to the public. The core of the route is
approximately 20 km long, but can be extended by adding
on loops on the various secondary and farm roads between
Koringberg and Piketberg.
It starts off with a contour
cruise from the farm, but it is not long before you get
into the meat of the climb. There are two options going
up, the first goes up the concrete track, only barely
rideable due to the insanely steep gradient. The next
route up is further along going up a windy loose rocky
jeep track. Remember to stop and take in the views over
the valley towards Piketberg and the Cederberg. At the
T- junction (false crest) you can turn left and finish
the last bit of climbing up to the mast. Here at the
highest point take another breather enjoying the
panoramic view. Then back track enjoying the downhill,
staying on the ridge of the mountain, passing t-junction
and head over to the other mast. Then follow the jeep
track downhill towards Koringberg town. At the end of
the road the fun really starts with an excellent
singletrack decent filled with sharp hairpin bends all
the way down into town.
You can grab a drink at the
Café in the main road of Koringberg. Take the easy route
back by picking up the railway line jeep track at the
entrance to the town and meander all the way back to the
starting farm. For the more hardcore you can head back
up the singletrack the way you came down and back track
to the farm. |
