Saturday, 14 February, 2026
Dirtopia
The circular hiking trail starts from Dirtopia Trail Centre at Muratie Wine Estate to a look-out point with spectacular views. The marked circle route is approximately 3.5km total with hand-built steps, and it will take you between 30 and 45 minutes to reach the top, so arrive around 17h30 to ensure that you have the full experience. A glass of Muratie’s Dry Rose will be poured as you arrive at the picnic area – just past Gilloolys.
Bring a blanket to sit on while you wait for the sunset under the watchful eye of the Simonsberg mountain. There will be a Muratie wine station at this point where you can enjoy your packed picnic. Bring extra cash/card to buy a glass or bottle of Muratie’s red or white wine.
Only 20-30 minutes to walk back to the Trail Centre at Muratie. Snacks and drinks for sale at the Trail Centre where you collect you permit on arrival.
Arrival from 17h30, no later than 18h30 to start hike (you hike on your own time!)
The cost is R185 per person (incl glass of dry rosé at the lookout) and R70 for children under 12 years (incl permit for marked route to be done after hours)
Online bookings are essential.
You can be back at the Trail centre between 20h00/20h30, 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 various terrain.