Full Moon / Sunset Hikes
Sunset to Full Moon hike at Muratie
Saturday 10 May 2025
Sunset 17h55 – Moonrise scheduled 16h32
(visible at the look-out by approximately 17h30)
Experience a magical evening hike at Muratie Wine Estate, where the sunset meets the rising full moon! Bring along a picnic and enjoy breathtaking views with a glass of Muratie’s award-winning wine. After sunset, continue the adventure as the trail winds back through the forest, illuminated by your headlamp under the full moon.
This circular trail, crafted by trail designer Meurant Botha, begins at the Dirtopia Trail Centre and leads to a lookout point, where you can marvel at views of Simonsberg, the Winelands, and even Table Mountain. Here, you can buy four Muratie wines from the MCC, Dry Rose, Laurens Campher White or the Melck’s Dry Red blend.
The route features over 200 steps and is 3,5km in total of well-marked singletrack trails. The hike to the picnic spot is approximately 2km and takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your pace. Plan your arrival from 4.00pm at the Trail Centre, but no later than 5.00pm. After sunset & moonrise (by 18h00), it only takes about 20 to 30 minutes back to the trailhead at Dirtopia on Muratie.
What to Bring:
- A backpack with your own food/picnic and blanket for the lookout point.
- Jacket/sweater for after dark.
- A torch or headlamp.
- Good walking or hiking shoes for varied terrain.
What to Expect:
- Muratie wines by the glass or bottle is available at the look-out.
- Snacks like chips & energy bars and cooldrinks are on sale at the Trail Centre, where you’ll also collect your permit on arrival.
- A coffee station will remain open until around 19:00.
- A lucky draw for a FALKE sock hamper – pop into the shop after the hike to see if you are the winner!
Schedule:
- Arrival: From 16:00 (latest start: 17:00).
- Latest descent from the lookout: 18:15.
- Return to Trail Centre: 18:30–19:00, depending on your pace.
Venue:
Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 near Stellenbosch.
Cost:
- Adults: R130 per person & Children under 10: R65
(Includes a permit for the marked trail, valid for this exclusive after-hours experience.)
Bookings:
Online bookings are essential on any of these websites:
www.dirtpass.co.za/product/tickets or www.entryninja.com or www.quicket.co.za
- Whatsapp: 078 343 3572 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website: www.dirtopia.co.za
Dirtopia Trail Centre on Muratie sells permits for this trail network to mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers.
The shop offers trail essentials as well as snacks and cold drinks.
For any enquiries please TEXT/whatsapp (only) 0783433572
All hikers must adhere to the rules of the trail and Dirtopia’s terms and conditions.
Latest time to start hiking back 18h15
- 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.
- 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.
