Most hikers know Hennops Hiking Trail as one of the best set of day trails to be found in Gauteng. The area hosts  a number of lively 4x4 routes as well, and the recently added mountain bike trail is sure to be just as successful.

The Hennop’s Mountain Bike Trail consists of a network of approximately 20 km’s of sweet single- and jeep track on the slopes of the Schurveberg mountain. All routes start – being circular - from the shady Hennop’s picnic area (1km from Hennop’s Hadeda Camp), and soon cross the Hennop’s River by means of a cable cage. The routes vary, and will take you through pristine Highveld grassland interspersed with patches of bushveld.

From the picnic spot you can also access the Krokedilberg hike (11km) or the  Zebra hike (6km).

The MTB route is rated not too technical – still suitable for adventurous riders - but does require some degree of fitness. The total network of routes (20km) covers an ascent of 300m, and en route you may encounter eland, kudu, zebra, blou wildebeest, blesbok, impala, duiker, or even jackal, amongst the wide variety of bird- and other wildlife.

After your ride you can recover in the Hadeda Camp’s swimming pools or over a braai in the picnic area. Showers are available, and from the picnic area you can use the hiking or 4x4 trails on offer. (the Hiking trail traverses an Anglo-Boer veld-hospital, as well as a cave where Pruimpie lived and traces of old settlements that mined the dolomite for lime.)

• The Hennops Mountain Bike Trail is situated west of the R511, between the N14 (Krugersdorp highway) and the R511 / R104 (Church street extention) 4 way stop at the 'Hennops Picnic Area and Hiking Trail'. Its 25 km from Pretoria, 40 km from Johannesburg and 16 km from Hartbeespoort Dam.
• The facilities are open everyday from 07H00 to 17H00, but  please confirm your anticipated time of arrival to 082 825 9205 during weekdays. 
•  The GPS reference for the turnoff from the R511 is S25 47.878 E27 59.511.
• There’s no shop, but air is available at Hadeda Camp on (prior) request.
• Entry into the picnic area (2009/2010) cost R40 per person, but children under 12 years get in for half price.
• Safe parking is available at Hadeda camp, but be early!

For overnighters there are three categories of self catering overnight accommodation available at Hadeda camp, being:

• bunk-bed bungalows,
• camping sites, and
• a two-bed cottage.

Overnight accommodation must be reserved through Jacana Marketing & Reservations at 086 152 2262  / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . , or for more information visit  them here.

Hennops' 4*4 routes sport mudholes, rock-inclines, donga's and ditches tailored to allow a driver to learn about the vehicle. All obstacles have 'sissy routes', and there is on-site assistance with recovery. See more on www.hennops.co.za .

 Bring family and friends (riding or not) and join us for a day in the great - Hennops - outdoors!