Grabouw – Eikenhof to Klipdrif Map and Guide
Western Cape Map
Grabouw – Eikenhof to Klipdrif (Assegaaibosch)
Mountain Biking and Hiking Routes
ISBN 978-1-906184-95-7
There are many different areas to bike and hike in the vicinity of Grabouw. The area outlined in this map and guide is just north of Grabouw at the Assegaaibosch Reserve between Eikenhof and Klipdrif. The area is run by SAFCOL and has some of the best mountain biking in this area. It offers terrific views and excellent forest roads and single track. The map and guide shows 3 routes suitable for all abilities marked clearly on the map and described in detail in the guide.
Many of the trails are not clearly marked on the ground so follow one of the 3 described routes or just ride on your own using the map as your guide.
Specially made for biking and walking.
Information & café.
UTM grid for GPS use.
MTB single track information.
Printed on waterproof paper.
3 Suggested routes & local facilities.
2 intermediate and 1 easy route described.
Excellent trails from Eikenhof Dam to Klipdrif.
Assegaaibosch Plantation and open space.
Part of a series of maps by Trailmaps.
Yellow Route. 7km 1hr. Easy. Heading north from the entrance gate almost immediately turn left. Continue west to the T junction and turn left, descending 1km to the forest road. Turn right and proceed along the road, out of the forest and to a T junction just over 2km to the west.
Turn right and now heading east climb slowly to the highest point on the route and an excellent viewpoint. The road soon starts to descend back to the forest…..
Other Routes. This a working forest so trails can be closed at short notice. From the western extremity of the described routes there are some excellent trails in the vicinity of The Klip River marked clearly on the map. These trails are a mix of easy forest road and excellent easy to advanced single track in the Klipdrif Plantation.
Where in Grabouw. The area outlined in this map and guide is from Eikenhof Dam to Klipdrif in the Assegaaibosch Reserve. It is the most convenient area around Grabouw to access when travelling from Cape Town.
When approaching Grabouw on the N2 from the top of Sir Lowry’s Pass take the left turn into Grabouw and head through the main street. Just before the river bridge turn left towards the Elgin Country Club, and at the top of the hill, as the road bends to the left take a right turn over the railway line. Continue north a further 2km and park at the entrance to the plantation.
A SAFCOL permit is required and can be purchased from the security hut at the parking area.
There are some other great areas for mountain biking near Grabouw. Oak Valley Estate near Elgin (see www.oakvalley.co.za) has 3 well marked trails in the fruit and wine estate. Lebanon, about 10km past Grabouw (see www.lebanonmtbtrails.co.za) also has a well developed trail network and is well worth exploring.
