Experience the finest Cape trails, flow tracks, jeep tracks & pure offroad mountain biking in the unique arid landscape of the Karoo. Go mountain biking @Karoo1, then enjoy a cool off with a beer next to one of the crystal pools after your ride.

Karoo1 hosts a number of family-friendly farm trails, jeep tracks and our own local flow trail. The area is renowned by local mountain bikers from all around Cape Town as a hidden gem and must-see destination while you explore the foothills and farm roads and many attractions that surround Hex valley, Touws River and De Doorns and Matroosberg areas.

35km Route
Starts with a 3km dual track to the foot of “Fossil Koppie” where you can still see real fossils embedded in the rocks. From there a fairly bumpy and rocky single track will take you to the top of the koppie, followed by a fast dual-track descent (watch out for wash-aways.) You’ll then pedal a loop through the Eastern section of the farm, following sections of the original dirt road towards Kimberley. A rocky 2km single track climb to the peak of the “Gemsbok koppie” is followed by a dual-track towards the Hex River Valley and De Doorns lookout. Expect a few sandy patches, as well as potential great game viewing on this section. The route returns via a single track with a climb to Boplaats and finishes on a dual trail near Karoo 1 Hotel.

15km Route
This is a relatively flat and easy ride but included the 1km single track climb to the summit of Fossil Koppie – perfect for beginners or not-so-fit riders.

Some of the best Mountain Biking trails in Karoo are on Karoo1’s doorstep.

Local Mountain Biking Events and Services

• Great Karoo Cycling Trails
• Transkaroo Adventures
• Klein Karoo Mountain Bike Tour
• Karoo MTB Tours
• The Karoo Burn
• Ride The Karoo