Come and experience the beauty you never knew existed in the Western Cape. The trail is challenging, but rewarding. Stop at the top of the climbs to absorb it all. The reward for your effort is fast, technical single track with breathtaking views! Route Overview:
The route starts and ends at Welvanpas farm which is nestled between the beautiful Hawekwa and Groenberg mountain ranges. It is mainly s
ingle track and winds through orchard, vineyard, waterfalls and pristine fynbos. There are three routes to choose from with different technical levels. The blue route is 15km and ideal for a beginner or a nice warm up! The white route is more technical and known for its challenging single track. This route is 29km in total. The yellow route will take you high up through the pine forest of the Hawekwa mountain range with a steep and challenging downfall. This route is 17 km in total. Come and enjoy a good cup of coffee afterwards in the coffee shop “Die ou Meul”. They serve muffins and cakes and delicious sandwiches for the hungry! The Welvanpas wine range can be tasted and purchased here as well as olive oil and jams. There are various other wine farms and restaurants also in the surrounding area, including Nabygelegen, Bosman Family Vineyards, Doolhof, Dunstone, etc. Dunstone's Stone Kitchen restaurant serves a mountain biker's breakfast. Permits for 2011: R30 for a day pass/R400 for a year pass. Permits & information available:
Welvanpas “Die ou Meul” coffee shop
Tel 021 864 1239
[email protected]
Adventure Cycles, Wellington
Tel 021 873 7434
Contact - Pieter van Wyk
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DIRECTIONS TO BAINS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS, WELVANPAS, WELLINGTON
S33°37.982 E19°04.157
From the N1, take the R44 turn-off to Wellington. Take Church Street out of Wellington in the direction of Bainskloof. As you leave town, you will pass Bovlei Cellar on your right. Take the first left turn-off after you have passed Bovlei Cellar. Take the immediate first right turn-off. At the T-junction, go right. Follow the road, which becomes and dirt road and will take you to Welvanpas Farm.
