Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park

Awesome Mountain Bike Routes

New awesome mountain bike routes have been launched at Garden Route National Park, below you will find detailed information on the mountain bike routes that we have to offer.

Homtini (Rheenendal)
Farleigh Green Route
Farleigh Yellow Route
Farleigh Blue Route

Please note: Permits are required to use these routes, for permits please see below.

Homtini (Rheenendal)

This is the ideal route for intermediate riders who want the challenge of distance and some physical exertion. A quality ride.

Duration: 1½ - 2½ Hours
Distance: 19km
Route: Stunning view. Ride through plantations and indigenous forest.
Trail type: Logging roads, jeep tracks and contour roads.
Surface: Gravel and dirt tracks.
Technical: Easy, non-technical ride.
Exertion: Easy to Moderate.

Farleigh Green Route

This is the ideal route for beginners or families who want a taste of the forest MTB experience.

Duration: 1½ - 2 Hours
Distance: 7.5km
Route: Stunning view. Ride through plantations and open fynbos.
Trail type: Easy jeep tracks and logging roads.
Surface: Mainly smooth, muddy when wet.
Technical: Basic Riding.
Exertion: Easy. (moderate when wet)

Farleigh Yellow Route

A surperb route offering some moderate climbs and awesome views for those improving their mileage and technical ability.

Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Distance: 20.1km
Route: Pretty view. Ride through plantations and open fynbos.
Trail type: Logging roads and jeep tracks.
Surface: Smooth to rough gravel, some routes muddy after the rain.
Technical: Feathered braking, gear shifting on the fly while descending, moderate inclines, bumpy surfaces, negotiate moderate obstacles.
Exertion: Moderate to High.

Farleigh Blue Route

A challenging route for intermediate riders wanting to test their endurance abilities and/or training for longer endurance events.

Duration: 3½ - 5 Hours
Distance: 25.3km
Route: Beautiful view. Ride through plantations and open fynbos.
Trail type: Logging roads and jeep tracks.
Surface: Smooth to very rough gravel, muddy after the rain.
Technical: Feathered braking, gear shifting on the fly while descending, moderate inclines, bumpy surfaces, negotiate moderate obstacles.
Exertion: High.