Popular routes are designated on maps available from the Tourism Bureau or the Forestry Department on +27 44-382 5466. Many undesignated routes are also ideal for cycling and some are listed here below. Most routes pass through an array of natural environments such as forest, fynbos, estuaries, rivers, and mountains. Many of the cycling routes include some single track riding.
Cyclists are requested to stay on the paths and avoid impact with the environment.
Permits, when required, are generally available at manned entry points.
Contact information refers to organisations that provide information and/or (commercial) services.
Cycling routes | Grading | Distance | Contact info |
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Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River | Easy | Differs | Tel: +27 42 251 1607 |
Storms River Adventures | Varies | Differs | Tel: +27 42 541 1836 Fax: +27 42 541 1609 www.stormsriver.com |
Plaatbos Nature Reserve, Storms River | Moderate | Differs | Tel: +27 42 281 1815 |
Marine Drive/Bloukrans Forest Station | Varies | 22 km | Tel: +27 42 251 1557 |
Robbehoek Cycling Route, Tsitsikamma | Varies | Differs | Tel: +27 42 280 3816 Cell: +27 83 261 4826 Cell: +27 83 458 5685 Fax: +27 42 280 3952 E-Mail: bookings@tsitsikamma.co.za www.tsitsikamma.co.za |
Outeniqua Biking Trails offer 1/2 day to 13 day biking trails on the South African Garden Route between George and Port Elizabeth | Varies | Differs | Tel: +27 44 532 7644 Fax: +27 44 532 7648 E-mail: leroy@magicmail.co.za www.gardenroute.com |
Wittedrift Nature Trail | Easy | Differs | Tel: +27 44 533 4065 |
Harkerville Cycle Routes: Three separate routes of 12 km, 15 km, and 20 km length, starting at the Garden of Eden. |
Tel: +27 44 382 5153 | ||
The Petrus-se-Brand Cycle Route: A 24-km route starting at the Diepwalle forest station and ending at the Garden of Eden. |
Tel: +27 44 382 5153 | ||
The Homtini Cycle Route: A 19 km circular route starting and ending at Krisjan-se-Nek Picnic Site. |
Tel: +27 44 382 5153 |
BICYCLE HIRE
Bicycles for hire and organised tours | Agent | Contact info |
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Bicycles for hire | The Adventure Centre | Cell: +27 83 269 8501 |
Bicycles for hire | Outeniqua Biking Trails | Tel: +27 44 57 7644 |
Bicycles for hire | U-Ride | Tel: +27 44 382 7785 Cell: +27 83 377 9155 |
Bicycles for hire, and guided cycle tours along several trails, including an overnight trail. | Knysna Cycleworks | Tel: +27 44 382 5153 |
Tours through forest and coastal areas, including single track and downhill cycling. | Mountain Biking | Tel: +27 44 382 0260
Cell: +27 82 783 8392 |
Nature’s valley beach