Experience a magical evening hike at Muratie Wine Estate, where the sunset meets the rising full moon! Bring along a picnic and enjoy breathtaking views with a glass of Muratie’s award-winning wine. After sunset, continue the adventure as the trail winds back through the forest, illuminated by your headlamp under the full moon.
This circular trail, crafted by trail designer Meurant Botha, begins at the Dirtopia Trail Centre and leads to a lookout point, where you can marvel at views of Simonsberg, the Winelands, and even Table Mountain. Here, you can buy four Muratie wines from the MCC, Dry Rose, Laurens Campher White, or the Melck’s Dry Red blend.
The route features over 200 steps and is 3.5km in total of well-marked singletrack trails. The hike to the picnic spot is approximately 2km and takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your pace. Plan your arrival from 16h30 at the Trail Centre, but no later than 17h00. After sunset and moonrise (by 18h00), it only takes about 20 to 30 minutes back to the trailhead at Dirtopia.
What to expect
- Muratie wines by the glass or bottle available at the look-out
- Snacks like chips and energy bars and cooldrinks on sale at the Trail Centre, where you’ll also collect your permit on arrival
- A coffee station will remain open until around 20h00
- A lucky draw for a FALKE sock hamper – pop into the shop after the hike to see if you are the winner
Arrive from 16h30, latest start at 17h30
The cost is R145 per person and R75 per child u10.
Bring a backpack with picnic and blanket, warm clothing for after dark, a torch or headlamp, and sturdy walking or hiking shoes.
Click HERE to book online.