The bell rings, and you begin a gradual, satisfying climb up the koppie as the last of the day begins to fade and you catch one more glimpse of Renosterberg in the distance. The path leads to a large, lovely dam that at night becomes a shimmering mirror to the stars above as the rolling gravel road gradually darkens, illuminated only by the quiet trot of runners with headlamps. A unique nighttime run in the Karoo, the route slowly goes home via a magnificent portion of the poplar tree forest and ends beside the 200-year-old stone walls.

You start your 14-kilometer trek with a relaxing, winding stretch through the enchanted poplar forest. The Dwarsvlei farm paddocks, which are home to chatty cows and plump, fluffy sheep, are subsequently traversed by a rolling jeep track. At the first water point, the trail continues through an old road culvert to Atlantic Coffee, a coffee lover’s paradise. Remember to take a snap photo on the iconic couch by the Dwarsvlei siding sign!
Renosterberg can be seen in the distance, along with inquisitive animals like slow-moving tortoises and springbuck.

The 22 km route offers the best views.  Starting beside the 100-year-old Nourse shed. The jeep track leads under a road culvert to the Java-friendly waterpoint and selfie zone. After a cappuccino and a quick pose on the Dwarsvlei couch, runners ascend a graded jeep track along Renosterberg.

 At the summit, refill your bottles at a self-help waterpoint, then enjoy a rewarding downhill. Another pit stop awaits at the old Dwarsvlei siding before striding along unused train tracks toward your final culvert crossing.
A long section of flowing single track guides you through the veld, past the last waterpoint, and up the 200-year-old stone wall koppie one final time. Flowing down homebound, you re-enter the poplar forest, cross a vintage bridge, and finish near the Dwarsvlei guest farm.