Mountain bike tour Jonkershoek

Jonkershoek trails

From: R2,250

1 Rider: R2250, 2: riders R4000 pp, 3 riders R5250 pp, 4 or more riders R1500 per person

 

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Jonkershoek nature reseve

Untamed Beauty. Legendary Trails. Pure Ride.

Tucked deep in a dramatic valley just outside Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is one of South Africa’s premier mountain biking destinations. Surrounded by towering peaks and ancient forests, Jonkershoek offers a mix of wild beauty and world-class trails, where each ride feels like a journey into nature’s raw heart.

What makes Jonkershoek so special?

  • It’s home to some of the best-built singletrack in the country

  • Offers spectacular mountain scenery and pristine fynbos

  • Features a huge variety of routes — from flowing forest trails to steep, technical climbs and there is even a 10 km gravel circular loop

  • It's a training ground for elite athletes, yet completely accessible for beginners too

Whether you're cruising through pine forests or bombing down long, fast descents, Jonkershoek is the perfect mix of adventure, challenge, and serenity.

🌄 Trail Highlights

Our guided rides cover the best Jonkershoek has to offer:

  • Lower Loop Trails – Ideal for beginners or a gentle warm-up

  • Gravel route - Non technical 10 km loop to the far end of the valley

  • Fire-Track Climbs – Long uphills with epic views

  • Singletrack Descents – Flowy, fast, and full of switchbacks

  • Upper Trails – Technical challenges with rewarding downhills

  • Waterfalls & River Views – Ride alongside cascading streams and shaded forests

 

Cycle tours itinerary (just an example)

Day program Activity
7:45 Meet at the coffee shop at Jonkerhoek gate (or meet in town and we bike there)
8:00 Ride briefing + set up your bike
10:00 Coffee stop
10:20 Continue ride
12:30 Back at the coffee shop

☕ Coffee

Mid-ride (or after the ride), we stop at the Jonkershoek gate for a short coffee break (and snack?).

🚴‍♂️ What’s Included:

  • A top-quality hardtail mountain bike (dual suspension and E-bikes available)

  • A local guide who knows the terrain inside out

  • Trail permit and safety briefing

🟢 Rides for Everyone

  • Beginner-friendly loops through the lower forest or the circular gravel loop

  • Intermediate to advanced routes with real vertical and technical features

 

🟢 All Skill Levels Welcome

Whether you're a first-time rider or looking to push your limits:

  • Beginner-friendly options (don't worry we will ride a non technical, but still beautiful route). Expect jeep tracks, gravel roads and some easy to ride single tracks

  • Technical routes for experienced riders - expect: challenging rocky single tracks, steep climbs, drops, big berms, forrest trails with roots.

Start of the ride

This ride starts and ends at the Jonkershoek coffee shop, next to the gate. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is about 9 km away from center of town. There will be safe parking, good coffee and some nice pastries. We can pick up riders from Stellenbosch town center to drive them to the gate. Its also an option to bike there from town as its a great warm up and a scenic route.

Frequently asked questions

A full carbon road bike, a helmet, and a puncture kit are included. We also included a coffee (half way). We pick you up at your hotel within a 10 km range of Stellenbosch and Paarl. We only pick up cyclists from Cape Town when we start the ride in Cape Town.
This should be clarified at the time of making your booking. We have some high-quality Trek and Specialized carbon road bikes for rent. All bikes are well maintained. You are welcome to ask us any questions about your rental, like, how old is the bike, what gearing does it have, and what spares and accessories (pedals, helmet, water bottle, inner tubes etc.) are included. If in doubt, we send you a photo of the bike we have allocated for you.
To confirm your reservation, you will need to pay the total amount in full. You have the option to pay by credit card (Pay Fast) or by EFT (electronic bank transfer). We accept cash for last minute bookings, but your ride is only confirmed once full payment has been made.
We will ask you to sign a form when collecting the bike, making you fully liable for any damage and we require an imprint of your credit card as a form of ‘security’ against damage and theft. Please read the small print and make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.

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