Sunset to Full Moon hike at Muratie  Thursday 28 September 2023

Sunset 18h44 – Moonrise scheduled 17h49  (to rise at the look-out by approximately 18h45)

Bring a picnic to enjoy with views of the Cape wine lands and have an adventure on the forest singletrack when hiking back with your headlight with the full moon in the sky…

A circular hiking trail has been constructed by Dirtopia and runs from the Trail Centre at Muratie wine farm near Stellenbosch, to a viewpoint with spectacular views of the Winelands and Table Mountain in the distance.  

There are signs along the singletrack route (with more than 200 steps) that is approximately 3.5km total, and it can take you 30 min; up to 45 minutes to reach the picnic spot, so do not arrive later than 18h15 to ensure that you have the full experience. Only 20-30 minutes to walk back to the Trail Centre at Muratie, depending on your pace of course.

Bring a blanket to sit on while you wait for the sunset / moon rise under the watchful eye of the Simonsberg mountain.   The look-out point is called Gilloolys where you can enjoy your own packed picnic and wine from Muratie per glass or per bottle. Snacks & drinks for sale at the Trail Centre where you collect you permit on arrival. Coffee station will be open here until 8.30/9pm.

Time:  Arrival from 17h00, no later than 18h00 to start hike (you hike on your own time!)

Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 near Stellenbosch

Cost:R110pp & R55 for children under 10yrs (incl permit for marked route to be done after hours)

Online bookings essential

You can be back at the Trail centre between 19h30/19h45, depending on your walking speed and the time you start going down.  Bring something warm to wear after dark and a torch. Wear good walking/hiking shoes – you are climbing a mountain with over 200 wooden steps & various terrain. 

A FALKE sock hamper is up for grabs in the lucky draw and browse through the FALKE selection on sale at the Trail Centre. 

You must book your spot online for the full moon hike!

Ticket sales: www.dirtpass.co.za/product/tickets 

078 343 3572|    [email protected]    |    www.dirtopia.co.za Dirtopia Trail Centre on Muratie sells permits to the marked trails of the Simonsberg trail network. The shop carries outdoor gear, trail accessories and snacks & cold drinks.