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Spice Route Destination
As Spice Route Destination’s website so beautifully states, one can get lost at Spice Route and find oneself.
Spice Route (as it is known by locals) is as enchanting as the name suggests. It caters for everyone – young, old, adventurers, wine-sippers, beer drinkers, good food eaters, art enthusiasts and chocolate lovers.
Whether you’d like to hit the trails and cool down with some CBC beer after, or languish the afternoon away whilst enjoying a glass of wine or an ice-cream with the kids, Spice Route has got you covered.
So, go get lost there; You won’t be sorry.
Contact Details
Phone Number: +27 21 863 5200
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Need to Know
To clean up after your ride, you can make use of the showers which are located right at the information centre.
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Specialized, Laborie and Spice Route
Distance: 36km | Elevation: 1100 meters
Grading: Black / Difficult
Spice Route – Blue Route
Distance: 21km | Elevation: 230 meters
Grading: Green / Easy
Spice Route Red
Distance: 16km | Elevation: 600 meters
Grading: Blue / Moderate
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