Hartspad's Historic Oudedorp Connection
A mere 15 km north of Potchefstroom, in the heart of Oudedorp, lies the Hartspad Adventure Trails. Spanning over 20km, these trails offer both mountain biking and trail running opportunities.
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Not Only for the Sporty: A Retreat for Families
While the trails are tailored for athletic enthusiasts, Hartspad also provides a serene backdrop for families seeking a day out. The accompanying scenic café gives visitors a chance to relax, whilst younger ones can indulge in open spaces.
Pet-Friendly Atmosphere: For those who prefer to bring their pets along, dogs on leashes are permitted, with areas like canals, rivers, and forested sections for them to roam.
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A Special Mention: Hartspad has introduced a toddler trail, keeping the interests of the young adventurers in mind.
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Trail Diversity: A Peek into The Options
Hartspad Adventure Trails have been designed keeping in mind varied interests:
YELLOW (6.3km): This trail offers a mix of hillside and riverfront views, combined with certain challenging terrains. Rated at a technical difficulty of 3/5.
RED (3.3km): With sections through trenches, forests, and hilly terrains, this trail is quite challenging, holding a technical difficulty rating of 5/5.
BLUE (3.7km): A slightly more relaxed trail compared to the Red, it still offers a good challenge with a technical difficulty of 4/5.
GREEN (3.0km): Perfect for those starting out or preferring an easy trail, it provides scenic countryside views with a technical rating of 1/5.
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Life on THE FARM: What’s on Offer?
The expansive 117-hectare farm not only boasts of the adventure trails but also features a 2km stretch of the Mooiriver riverfront. The Draaipunt Café on the farm offers refreshments and food options. Additionally, visitors get an opportunity to observe the Simmentaler cattle.
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Events at Draaipunt Café:
Those seeking event venues might find Draaipunt Café interesting. The café has recently been hosting various functions, further expanding its offerings.
For those in and around Potchefstroom looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation, Hartspad Adventure Trails seems to be a promising destination.
Contact Hartspad Adventure Trails
To get in touch or book simply click on the image below, which will direct you to the Hartspad Adventure Trails Digital Business Card
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