{"id":5048,"date":"2024-05-09T17:20:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T17:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africanbikers.ape-marketing.net\/?post_type=trip&p=5048"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:04:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:04:09","slug":"mtb-tour-west-coast-cedar-berge-and-langeberge-20-day-individual-trip","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/africanbikers.com\/en\/trip\/mtb-tour-westkueste-cedarberge-und-langeberge-20-tage-individualreise\/","title":{"rendered":"MTB Tour West Coast, Cedar Mountains and Langeberge | 20 days | Individual Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[212],"activities":[221,222,313,216,244],"trip_types":[391],"difficulty":[],"trip_tag":[],"am-besten-bewertet":[],"kundenlieblinge":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5048","1":"trip","2":"type-trip","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"destination-suedafrika","7":"activities-individual-kurzreisen","8":"activities-mtb-touring","10":"activities-radreisen","11":"activities-selbstfahrerreisen","12":"trip_types-individual"},"packages_ids":[7871],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"trip_extra_services":{},"code":"WTE-5048","price":0,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"EUR","symbol":"€"},"duration":{"days":20,"nights":0,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":"","max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":297,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"

Explore the breathtaking landscapes along the West Coast, Cedarberg and Langeberg mountains of South Africa on our customized 20-day MTB tour! Enjoy endless trails along the picturesque coastline, traverse the majestic Cedarberg mountains and conquer challenging paths in the Langeberg mountains. Experience unforgettable panoramic views, authentic encounters with the local culture and pure untouched nature. Our tailor-made trip offers you the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Book today and experience a mountain biking experience that you will remember forever!<\/p>","cost_includes":"Alle Unterk\u00fcnfte im 2-4* Niveau.\r\nVerpflegung: 18 x Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck, 1 x Mittagessen, 4 x Abendessen\r\nMietwagen mit Vollkasko Versicherung, Toyota Yaris (oder \u00e4hnlich) mit GPS\r\nRadmiete MTB Hardtail","cost_excludes":"Fl\u00fcge von und nach S\u00fcdafrika\r\nBenzin und Vertragsgeb\u00fchr Mietwagen\r\nTrinkgelder\r\nRaderlaubnisse f\u00fcr manche Strecken m\u00fcssen vor Ort gezahlt werden (ca. R30 \u2013 R60 am Tag)\r\nNicht erw\u00e4hnte Mahlzeiten\r\nAusgaben pers\u00f6nlicher Natur","itineraries":[{"title":"Arrival and journey to Langebaan","content":"Pick up the rental car, bike rack and MTBs in the city. Drive to the coastal town of Langebaan, located directly on a lagoon. (-)\r\n\r\nCrystal Lagoon Lodge 4*<\/a>\r\n\r\nDistance 100 km, duration approx. 1.5 hours"},{"title":"Cycling tour in West Coast National Park","content":"Cycling in the West Coast National Park. There is a network of different roads. (F)\r\n\r\nCrystal Lagoon Lodge 4*<\/a>\r\n\r\nCycling route 0-60 km, almost flat, tarmac"},{"title":"Cycle tour on the edge of the Cederberg mountains","content":"

Drive by car to Clanwilliam. A varied cycling route on very quiet tracks, first along the Olifants River, then over a pass (560m) to the edge of the Cedar Mountains. From there back to Clanwilliam. (F) Yellow Aloe Guesthouse 4* Cycling route 75 km, 940 m elevation, track driving distance 200 km, duration approx. 2 hours<\/p>\n

Yellow Aloe G\u00e4stehaus 4* <\/a><\/p>\n

Cycling route 75 km, 940 hm, piste<\/p>\n

Distance 200 km, duration approx. 2 hours<\/p>"},{"title":"Cycling tour to Heuningvlei","content":"From the guesthouse, we cycle to the Pakhuis Pass (990m). At first it is still asphalt and then on a dirt road, through very beautiful fynbos, which is unique here. The famous rooibos tea is grown in a few places. Then we go on a lonely track to the small settlement of Heuningvlei (honey lake). There are no tourists or cars here, people mainly move around by donkey cart. Time has stood still here 150 years ago. The residents are very friendly. We return to Clanwilliam to the guesthouse on the same route. (F)\r\n\r\nYellow Aloe G\u00e4stehaus 4* <\/a>\r\n\r\nCycling route 64 km, 1490 hm, tarmac\/track"},{"title":"Bike tour to Eselbank and Wupperthal","content":"

By car we go to Matjesrivier (1 hour). From there we go on a lonely track first to the small village of Eselbank and then after a steep descent to Wupperthal. Founded by the Rhenish mission, you will find a tranquil, intact life here. It is worth visiting the local shoemaker who still makes the popular field shoes (field shoes) entirely by hand from robust leather. Then we go (unfortunately the 500 steep meters of altitude) back to the plateau and then back to the car and drive to the accommodation Kromrivier Cedarberg Park (B,D) Kromrivier Cedarberg Park cycling route 68 km, 1000 hm, track driving distance 130 km, duration approx. 2 hours<\/p>\n

Kromrivier Cederberg Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Cycling route 68 km, 1000 hm, piste<\/p>\n

Distance 130 km, duration approx. 2 hours<\/p>"},{"title":"Drive to Tulbagh and bike ride in the afternoon","content":"Travel by car to Tulbagh (2.5 hours). You can get your bike permit at the Shell petrol station in the village, at Cape Dutch Quarters (on Tulbagh's Main Road - Stel Street) or at the Tulbagh Tours office (on Church Street next to the museum). This permit costs Rand 50 and is valid for two days.\r\n\r\nToday's cycle route is the so-called \u201eFarm Trail\u201c. Tulbagh is a town in the \u201eLand van Waveren\u201c mountain area in the South African Winelands. The basin is bordered on three sides by mountains and there are marvellous views in every direction. (F)\r\n\r\nManley Wine Lodge<\/a>\r\n\r\nCycling route 24 km, 500 m elevation gain, piste\r\n\r\nCycling distance 150 km, duration approx. 2.5 h"},{"title":"Cycling through Tulbagh","content":"Today we will be cycling on a varied route on a selected MTB trail through Tulbagh. Today's cycling route is called \"Bone Trail\". You can start cycling directly from your accommodation and a circular cycling route will take you back to your accommodation. There are two possible cycling routes, the green and the black, with the green route being a little shorter and not as strenuous and the black route being longer and more challenging (F)\r\n\r\nManley Wine Lodge<\/a>\r\n\r\nCycling route 19\/39 km, 420 hm\/1200 hm, tarmac\/track"},{"title":"Inverdoorn Game Reserve","content":"Drive via Ceres to Inverdoorn Game Reserve. (3 hours) There you will experience two game drives in an open 4x4, one in the afternoon and another the next morning. Overnight in one of the comfortable rooms at the 4* Lodge. (B,L,D)\r\n\r\nInverdoorn Game Reserve<\/a>\r\n\r\nDistance 90 km, duration approx. 1.5 hours"},{"title":"African Game Lodge","content":"Drive via Montagu to the African Game Lodge, where you will stay for two nights. 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The winery has three different MTB trails from which you can choose your cycling route today. You can get your cycling permit at reception. In the afternoon, a wine tasting at the Van Loveren winery or a boat trip on the Breede River from nearby Viljoensdrift is worthwhile. Drive back to Swellendam to the accommodation (B)\r\n\r\nAanhuizen Guesthouse 3*<\/a>\r\n\r\nCycle route 12\/21\/32 km, 200\/350\/550 m elevation gain, piste\r\n\r\nCycling distance 110 km, duration approx. 1.5 h"},{"title":"Cycling in Oak Valley","content":"Drive to Elgin. Cycle tour in Oak Valley on MTB trails with different levels of difficulty. You will receive your cycling permit at the entrance. Continue to Stellenbosch to the Bonne Esperance Guest House 4* for three nights, where you will stay in an apartment suite. 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Your turnaround point is at the Stokoei Bridge, where you will also find a small swimming pool for cooling off. You return to the accommodation by car. (B)\r\n\r\nVilla Chad 4* <\/a>\r\n\r\nCycle route approx. 11 km, 0 - 300 m elevation gain, tarmac\/track\r\n\r\nCycling distance 15 km, duration approx. 0.5 h"},{"title":"Cape Town","content":"You will return to Cape Town by car, where you will spend the last days of your trip. Accommodation at the Rosedene Guesthouse 4* at the foot of Table Mountain. In Cape Town there are various options for another bike tour, e.g. at Table Mountain, Lion's Head or the Koeberg Nature Reserve. Traffic here is limited to antelopes, zebras and tortoises.\r\n\r\nRosedene Guesthouse 4*<\/a>"},{"title":"Departure","content":"On the last morning, pick up the rental bikes. 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