Get active
The Lowveld is well-known and loved for its outdoor active lifestyle due to the
varied and diverse natural terrains for one to explore on foot or saddle.
Mountain Biking at it's best!
Mountain bike trails start just 1 km from Heuglins, on trails cutting and winding through farmlands, forests and rolling hills.
Heuglins garden cottages are perfectly located for you to cycle these scenic and interesting trail rides:
- See these wonderful photos of the MTO Trails Rides on Tripadvisor.
- A great article on trail rides with MTO.
- Bicycle South provides a visual feast of the outdoor active experience.
Road cyclists can test their strength from White River to Sabie or Long Tom Pass.
BOOK your cottage now for your cycling getaway!
Trail running
The multitude of road and trail running opportunities existing in the Lowveld are enough for any runner to escape the city smoke and head to our valleys and hills for crisp country air for their marathons and trail runs.
Visit www.roadrunning.co.za/region/Lowveld-Legogote for all races in the region and www.lowveldtrailrunning.co.za for amazing routes in and around the Lowveld area.
Dam days
Watersports, fishing and simply blissful days at the water’s edge in the warm Lowveld climate abound.
Klip Koppie Dam allows motor boats, jet skis and fishing. A reasonable daily access free enables a picnic or braai on one of the grassy picnic spots along the water’s edge.
Witklip Dam is more remote, offering tranquillity and open spaces to feed the soul.