About us
Situated between Memel, Vrede and Volksrust bordering on the Klipriver the self catering guest farm is a mere 250 km from Johannesburg. Experience the tranquil farm life and warm hospitality of Thys and Martie Uys. The guesthouse is spacious, not adorned yet fitted with a variety of antiquities including art created by Martie's local art group.
The venue is ideal for group bookings especially mountain bikers with a big variety of cycling routes for the farm.
We offer self catering accommodation for 14 people. Should you want to bring a bigger group arrangements can be made for additional camping facilities however our guesthouse can accommodate a maximum of 14 people.
24km Cycle Route
Route for novice riders or just a short easy ride
Type of Trail | 0% – 100% | Additional info | |
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Tar Road | 0% | ||
Gravel Road | 66% | ||
Jeep Track | 33% | ||
Single Track | 0% | ||
Ascent | 312 m | ||
Max. Slope | 7.7% | ||
Difficulty Level | 2/10 Easy | Easy Route | |
Safety | 8/10 | Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low traffic | |
Duration | Novice rider 1h20m | Average Rider 1h 10m | Advanced Rider 50min |
Short Description | First and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic | ||
Who should ride it | Novice riders | ||
Permission | Thys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road |
Download route GPX file in the top righthand corner of map
40 km Cycle Route
40 km Easy ride. Route for novice riders
Type of Trail | 0% – 100% | Additional info | |
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Tar Road | 0% | ||
Gravel Road | 88% | ||
Jeep Track | 12% | ||
Single Track | 0% | ||
Ascent | 535m | Google earth stats | |
Max. Slope | 11.2% | Google earth stats | |
Difficulty Level | 2/10 Easy | Easy Route | |
Safety | 8/10 | Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low traffic | |
Duration | Novice rider 2h30m | Average Rider 2h m | Advanced Rider 1h 45min |
Short Description | First and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Get a great workout from this ride | ||
Who should ride it | Anyone , bit more of a challenge than the 24km ride | ||
Permission | Thys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road |
Download GPX file top righthand corner of map
66km Cycle Route
66km Route
Slightly more challenging. Circle route
Type of Trail0% – 100%Additional infoTar Road0%
Gravel Road95%
Jeep Track5%
Single Track0%
Ascent800mGoogle earth statsMax. Slope9.8%Google earth statsDifficulty Level5/10 EasyEasy Route for andvanced riders, challenging for novice ridersSafety8/10 Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low trafficDurationNovice rider 3h40mAverage Rider 3h Advanced Rider 1h 30minShort DescriptionFirst and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Get a great workout from this rideWho should ride it Anyone , more distance fair challenge for the average riderPermissionThys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road
Download GPX file in map top right
92 km Cycle Route
92 km Circle Route
Easy route for accomplished riders but a great challenge for the novice and average rider. Route passes Perdekop.
Type of Trail0% – 100%Additional infoTar Road30%
Gravel Road60%
Jeep Track10%
Single Track0%
Ascent1200mGoogle earth statsMax. Slope9.5%Google earth statsDifficulty Level6/10 Easy-ishEasy Route, more of a challenge for novice and average riders in terms of distanceSafety8/10 Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low traffic. This trail include tar road, becautious of humans with vehiclesDurationNovice rider 5h30mAverage Rider 4h 40 Advanced Rider 4hShort DescriptionFirst and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Get a great workout from this ride. Also include tar road sections , look out for the odd vehicleWho should ride it Anyone , more distance great challenge for the average riderPermissionThys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road
Download GPX file in the top right hand of Map
104 km Cycle Route
104 km Route
Memel is halfway on this ride. Should you need refreshments or just want to visit one of the butcheries for biltong this would make the ride worth while.
Type of Trail0% – 100%Additional infoTar Road0%
Gravel Road98%
Jeep Track2%
Single Track0%
Ascent1192mGoogle earth statsMax. Slope7.1%Google earth statsDifficulty Level7/10 Endurance Route, not for novice riders a great challenge for average rider and a endurance ride for the advanced riderSafety8/10 Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low traffic. Watch out for farmers, they tend to DRIVE! DurationNovice rider 7h30mAverage Rider 6h 40 Advanced Rider 5h 45mShort DescriptionFirst and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Stop halfway in Memel at a guesthouse or just at one of the 2 great Memel Butcherys for great BiltongWho should ride it Anyone , more of distance gravel grinding workout and endurance ride for the advanced riderPermissionThys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road
Download GPX file in TOP RIGHT of map
118 km Cycle Route
118km Endurance ride
Heading in a northern direction passing close to Perdekop. This ride will challenge you in distance. Great to build stamina
Type of Trail0% – 100%Additional infoTar Road0%
Gravel Road98%
Jeep Track2%
Single Track0%
Ascent1458mGoogle earth statsMax. Slope1085%Google earth statsDifficulty Level7/10 Endurance Route, not for novice riders a proper challenge for average rider and a endurance ride for the advanced riderSafety8/10 Cycle at own RISK! , This is country side with low traffic. Watch out for farmers, they tend to DRIVE! DurationNovice rider 7h30mAverage Rider 6h 40 Advanced Rider 5h 45mShort DescriptionFirst and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Get a great workout from this ride. Also include tar road sections , look out for the odd vehicleWho should ride it Anyone , more distance and endurance ride for the advanced riderPermissionThys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road
Download GPX file in TOP RIGHT of map
126 km cycle Route
126km Endurance ride to Kranskop(Sneewberg)
This is a out and back on the same route. Visiting probably one of my favourite riding places. This route leading you to a picturesque nature scene just outside Memel. When reaching the end of the route look to see the hole in the wall.
Type of Trail | 0% – 100% | Additional info | |
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Tar Road | 1% | ||
Gravel Road | 90% | ||
Jeep Track | 9% | ||
Single Track | 0% | ||
Ascent | 1192m | Google earth stats | |
Max. Slope | 7.1% | Google earth stats | |
Difficulty Level | 8/10 | Endurance Route, not for novice and average riders. Endurance ride with a proper climb for the advanced rider | |
Safety | 8/10 | Cycle at own RISK! , You will be crossing the R34 , be careful. | |
Duration | Novice rider – | Average Rider – | Advanced Rider 6h |
Short Description | First and last 4 km is jeep track , followed by gravel road, low traffic. Passing through Memel stop at one of the 2 great Memel Butcherys for great Biltong and refreshments | ||
Who should ride it | For endurance riders, not only grave grinding but also expierence the prestine nature around Kranskop(Sneeuberg). This is a out and back route | ||
Permission | Thys & Martie Uys , otherwise is district road |
Download GPX file TOP RIGHTHAND of map
144 km Cycle – Route Epic Route
144km – Amajuba Mountain – the Train tunnel – Botha's pass.
A great route passing Amajuba mountain and descending on the old railway line. This makes for interesting scenery and fun riding. Make sure to bring a proper light for when you cycle through the old railway tunnel. Distance is great and ascent not that big. All and all a great ride!
Type of Trail | 0% – 100% | Additional info | |
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Tar Road | 2% | Cycle up Botas pass on the R34 | |
Gravel Road | 78% | ||
Jeep Track | 20% | Old Train Tunnel at Majuba Mountain, descent Majuba pass/mountain via the old railway track | |
Single Track | 0% | ||
Ascent | 1192m | Google earth stats | |
Max. Slope | 7.1% | Google earth stats | |
Difficulty Level | 8/10 | Endurance Route with technical sections. Great mix of district gravel road and jeep track | |
Safety | 6/10 | Cycle at own RISK! , You will be crossing the N11 close to Charles town/Volksrust, Small settlement on Majuba pass,be careful. In general , quiet back roads | |
Duration | Novice rider – | Average Rider – | Advanced Rider (3/4 Stop Kontrei winkel (90km – 4-5hrs) Final Strech – 50km 3-4 hours Overall – it is a days outing! |
Short Description | First climb of the day is at Amajuba Mountain. Trail then follow old railway line(PS: if you see a train coming you are not on the old railway line 🙂 last half of the route ascend up Botha's pass and then through Sweet valley. | ||
Who should ride it | For endurance riders and those prepping for a long ride. Experience the nature and country of northern KZN, Mapumalanga and the Free state ( 3 Provinces 1 day) | ||
Permission | Thys & Martie Uys |
Download GPX file in TOP RIGH corner of map
183 km Route – Epic Training
183 km Epic Training ride
Kranskop – Vulintaba Country Estate – Mullers pass
Not your average ride. Great prep if you are looking for endurance and stamina building. Offers a great downhill and a proper climb. The drop into Vulintaba down Donkeys pass and although is has been cemented it is still a major drop of 411m over 4 km.
What is great about this ride: If you pre arrange with the Hotel / Clubhouse for food this would make a spectacular & scenic halfway stop.
Type of Trail | 0% – 100% | Additional info | |
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Tar Road | 1% | ||
Gravel Road | 75% | ||
Jeep Track | 23% | Ride a servitude road from Kranskop(Sneeuberg) to Vulintaba | |
Single Track | 1% | First conquer the descent down DONKEYS PASS then experience the SWITCHBACKS of the black route on Vulintaba Country Estate | |
Ascent | 2640m | Google earth stats | |
Max. Slope | -18.4%(D-Hill) | 13.8% (Up hill) | |
Difficulty Level | 9/10 | Endurance Route with technical sections. Extreme downhill(411m drop in 4km). Climb Muller pass 450m in 8km | |
Safety | 8/10 | Cycle at own RISK! , You will be crossing the R34 , be careful. In general , quiet back roads | |
Duration | Novice rider – | Average Rider – | Advanced Rider (Halfway to Vulintaba 75km- 3h 30 min) Second half – 110km 6h30 Overall – it is a days outing! |
Short Description | First warmup is the Kranskop climb followed by a drop down Donkeys pass into Vulintaba Country estate. Pre-arrange with Vulintaba for brunch-lunch before returning back via Muller pass. | ||
Who should ride it | For endurance riders and those prepping for the Cape Epic. Experience the nature and country of northern KZN and the Free state | ||
Permission | Thys & Martie Uys , Vulintaba Country estate otherwise is district road |
Download GPX file TOP righthand of map