Dag 2 begin waar Dag 1 geëindig het — in Bethulie, met die Karoo voor ons.
Day 2 begins where Day 1 ended — in Bethulie, with the Karoo ahead.
Na 'n goeie nag se rus by Karoo Pandokie is ons vroeg op die pad — 72.2km van pragtige Karoo-landskap wag voor ons.
After a good night's rest at Karoo Pandokie, we're on the road early — 72.2km of beautiful Karoo landscape awaits.
Dag 2 Hoogtepunte | Day 2 Highlights
Naby Bethulie ontmoet jy die Oranjerivier — breed, rustig, omring deur dramatiese klowe.
Near Bethulie you meet the Orange River — wide, calm, surrounded by dramatic gorges.
📍 Net buite Bethulie — die Vroumunument by die Anglo-Boereoorlog Konsentrasiekamp is sigbaar langs die roete. 'n Stille herinnering aan die geskiedenis wat in hierdie landskap ingeweef is.
Just outside Bethulie — the Women's Monument at the Anglo-Boer War Concentration Camp is visible from the route. A quiet reminder of the history woven into this landscape.
Die Bethulie-spoorwegbrug oor die Oranjerivier — die langste treinbrug in die Suidelike Halfrond, gebou in die 1970's. Jy ry verby geskiedenis sonder om dit eers te besef.
The Bethulie railway bridge over the Orange River — the longest railway bridge in the Southern Hemisphere, built in the 1970s. You ride past history without even realising it.
Die Karoo se eie verkeerslig. Skape besluit die grondpad is hulle s'n — en jy wag.
The Karoo's own traffic light. Sheep decide the gravel road is theirs — and you wait.
📍 Siloam Village, Oviston — Dag 2 se eindbestemming. Rus, aandete en 'n welverdiende eerste rondte drankies wag hier.
Siloam Village, Oviston — Day 2's final destination. Rest, dinner and a well-earned first round of drinks awaits.
Dag 2 Roete Detail | Day 2 Route Detail
Bethulie → Oviston
Oornag / Overnight: Siloam Village
| Afstand / Distance | 72.2 km |
| Geskatte tyd / Est. time | 4u57 |
| Klim / Elevation gain | 400m |
| Afdaling / Elevation loss | 370m |
| Hoogste punt / Highest point | 1,400m |
| Laagste punt / Lowest point | 1,260m |
| Gravel / Unpaved | 42.1 km (58%) |
| Teer / Asphalt | 30.2 km (42%) |
| Graad / Difficulty | Matig / Moderate 🚵 |
Na die uitdagende Dag 1 bied Dag 2 'n effens sagter rit — maar steeds met pragtige Karoo-landskap en die belofte van die Gariepdam-streek wat nader kom.
After the challenging Day 1, Day 2 offers a slightly gentler ride — but still with beautiful Karoo scenery and the promise of the Gariep Dam region drawing closer.
🌿 Middagbreek / Lunch break: ~km 38 — 'n afdraaipad met 'n oop uitsig oor die omliggende plase. Die perfekte plek om te stop, jou kospakkie uit te haal en bene te rek.
~km 38 — a turnoff with an open view over the surrounding farms. The perfect spot to stop, unpack your lunch and stretch your legs.
🔗 Sien Dag 2 roete op Komoot | View Day 2 route on Komoot
Die Volledige Trek | The Full Trek
Smithfield → Bethulie → Oviston → Gariep Dam → Springfontein → Smithfield
| Totale afstand / Total distance | 375 km |
| Geskatte tyd / Est. time | 26u59 |
| Totale klim / Total elevation gain | 2,110m |
| Totale afdaling / Total descent | 2,110m |
| Hoogste punt / Highest point | 1,570m |
| Laagste punt / Lowest point | 1,230m |
| Gravel / Unpaved | 288 km (77%) |
| Teer / Asphalt | 85.3 km (23%) |
| Graad / Difficulty | Hard 💪 |
🔗 Sien die volledige roete op Komoot | View the full route on Komoot
Trek Besonderhede | Trek Details
24–28 September 2026 | Smithfield, Gateway to the Karoo
✅ 5 dae / days | 4 oornagte / nights | Maks 10 fietsryers / Max 10 riders
✅ Ondersteuningsvoertuig / Support vehicle
✅ Alle etes / All meals + eerste rondte drankies / first round drinks
✅ Goodies bag | Fisio / Physio
💰 R9,900 per persoon / per person
🔗 Bespreek jou plek nou / Book your spot now — slegs 10 plekke / only 10 spots!
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➡️ Lees Dag 1 / Read Day 1 — Smithfield → Bethulie
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