Name: VALENTINE'S SUNSET HIKE @ Muratie
Start: 2025-02-14T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Dirtopia Trail Centre

Valentine’s Sunset hike at Muratie
Friday 14 February 2025
Sunset 19h37
Toast the sunset on Valentine’s Day with a glass of Muratie Johanna Dry Rose, while enjoying views at the foot of Simonsberg!
The circular hiking trail starts from Dirtopia Trail Centre at Muratie wine farm to a look-out point on the mountain, with a view of Table Mountain in the distance. The marked circle route is approximately 3.5km total with hand-built steps, and it can take you 30 min / up to 45 minutes to reach the top, so do not arrive later than 17h30 to ensure that you have the full experience. A glass of Muratie’s Dry Rose poured as you arrive at the picnic area on the mountain.
Bring a blanket to sit on while you wait for the sunset under the watchful eye of the Simonsberg mountain. There will be a Muratie wine station at this point where you can enjoy your own packed picnic. Bring extra cash / card to buy a glass or bottle of Muratie’s red or white wine. Only 20-30 minutes to walk back to the Trail Centre at Muratie. Snacks & drinks for sale at the Trail Centre where you collect you permit on arrival. Coffee station will be open here until 8.00pm.
Time: Arrival from 17h30, no later than 18h30 to start hike (you hike on your own time!)
Venue: Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 near Stellenbosch
Cost: R155pp (incl glass of Dry Rose at the look-out) & R70 for children under 12yrs (incl permit for marked route to be done after hours)
Online bookings essential: www.dirtpass.co.za/product/tickets
You can be back at the Trail centre between 20h00/20h30, 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 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.