Stellenbosch Trail Fund
Building & Maintaining Stellenbosch’s Trails
Stewards of Stellenbosch’s Natural Resources
We create, improve and maintain hiking, biking and running trails in and around Stellenbosch.
We help clean and rehabilitate the Eerste River.
Contributors to Our Local Community
We partner with other NGOs to promote Stellenbosch’s green and bicycle economies.
We employ river and trail workers and sponsor mountain-bike guide training for local community members.
Event and Trip Organisers
We host several trail races each year and are planning more for the future.
Our trained guides offer trail rides suitable for all ages, helping you explore our trails safely and comfortably.
About Us
The Stellenbosch Trail Fund is a community organisation that maintains several of our town’s world class natural resources, including the upper reaches of the Eerste River and hiking, biking and running trails in and around Stellenbosch.
Our stewardship is funded by both private and corporate donors and extends beyond the physical landscape, to the facilitation of skills development and creation of economic opportunities in outdoor recreation and tourism for our local communities.
Get your Wine Lands Regional Board
The regional board allows for access to over 700 km of mountain bike trails at the following:
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Banhoek, Boschendal, Plaisir & Franschhoek
- G-Spot, Eden, Mont Marie, Botmaskop & Idas Valley
- Paarl & Wellington
- Stellenzicht, Ernie Els, Dornier & Helderberg
- Bottelary Hills (new addition to the network!)
- Grabouw & Elgin Valley (new addition to the network!)
- Van Loveren (new addition to the network!)
Support Our Trails
Every trail you enjoy relies on ongoing maintenance, repairs and development. Your donation helps keep Stellenbosch's trail network safe, sustainable and accessible for everyone.
Ways to contribute:
- Scan the SnapScan or Zapper QR codes found on our trails
- Donate a tree and help preserve our natural environment
- Donate a bench and create a place to rest and enjoy the view
- Be part of the Stellies Shakeout, where trail runners and walkers meet weekly for organised, leader-led outings
Stellenbosch Improvement and Transformation Initiative
- For safety and security issues, contact the SITI 24/7 control room.
- Call or WhatsApp: +27 64 543 0644
- Click here for more info
