Full Moon / Sunset Hikes
MURATIE SUNSET HIKES
Sunset to Full Moon hike at Muratie
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Sunset 19h57 – Moonrise scheduled 19h56
(to rise at the look-out by approximately 20h25)
The Day of Goodwill is an extension of Christmas – or for most, a day to recover from the indulgence of Christmas! Best celebrated with family and friends with an outdoor activity like hiking on Dirtopia singletrack at Muratie Wine Estate near Stellenbosch.
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Bring a picnic and enjoy the views with a glass of one of Muratie’s award-winning wines. After sun set, the trail adventure continues in the forest as you hike back with your headlight underneath the full moon!
A circular hiking trail, designed and constructed by Meurant Botha; starts from Dirtopia Trail Centre at Muratie farm, to a viewpoint with spectacular views of Simonsberg, 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 19h00 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 around 9pm/9.30pm.
Latest time to start walking down from the top: 20h30
Time: Arrival from 18h00, no later than 19h00 to start hike (you hike on your own time!)
Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 near Stellenbosch
Cost: R120pp & R60 for children under 10yrs (incl permit for marked route to be done after hours)
Online bookings essential: www.entryninja.com or www.quicket.co.za
You can be back at the Trail centre between 20h30/21h00, 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.
Latest time to start hiking back 20h30!
- Bring a picnic blanket and a torch plus good (closed) walking shoes and a jacket (something warm after dark)
- Total distance of circular route 3.5km.
- Take a torch, picnic blanket and jacket.
- NO SMOKING OR FIRES (which includes the use of gas stoves) on the mountain.
- Leave no trace - DO NOT LITTER.
- Return wine glasses to the wine stand please.
- Alcohol to be consumed in a responsible manner.
- Stay on hiking trail marked with blue footprints – do NOT follow bike paths. Remember not to leave valuables in your vehicle.
For safety – do not get separated from a group.
2023 / 2024
New Year’s Eve Sunset hike at Muratie
Sunday 31 December 2023
Sunset 19h58
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Toast the last sunset of 2023 with a glass of bubbly in hand!
Trail hours will be extended on Sunday 31st, but booking is essential for this special evening on the mountain. The hiking trail starts from Dirtopia Trail Centre at Muratie wine farm to a look-out point with spectacular views. See the sunset over Table Mountain and a view of the Winelands, while enjoying a wonderful adventure with friends & family to celebrate the last evening of the year! The marked circle route is approximately 3.5km total, and it can take you 30 min / up to 45 minutes to reach the top, so do not arrive later than 19h15 to ensure that you have the full experience. A glass of Muratie’s Lady Alice MCC poured as you arrive at the look-out.
Bring a blanket to sit on while you wait for the sunset / moon rise under the watchful eye of the Simonsberg mountain. There will be a Muratie wine station at this point, called Gilloolys where you can enjoy your packed picnic. Bring extra cash / card to buy a glass or bottle of Muratie’s red or white wine.
All hikers to leave the look-out by 8.30 pm latest - Muratie wine farm closes by 22h00.
Remember that you need to carry out all your own trash. No smoking allowed on the mountain!
Time: Arrival by 18h00, no later than 19h15 to start hike.
Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, R44 between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch
Cost: R165pp & R80 for children under 10yrs
(incl a glass of Muratie’s MCC for adults. Juice for kids)
Tickets also available on Quicket
You can be back at the Trail centre by 20h30/21h00, depending on your walking speed and the time you start going down. Bring something warm to wear after dark, a picnic blanket and a torch,
Wear good walking / hiking shoes – you are climbing a mountain with steps & various terrain. Snacks & cooldrinks for sale at the Trail Centre, but you are welcome to bring you own to enjoy on top of the mountain. A FALKE sock hamper is up for grabs in the lucky draw and browse through the FALKE selection on sale at the Trail Centre.
All hikers must adhere to the rules of the trail and Dirtopia’s terms and conditions.
