Valentine’s Sunset Hike at Muratie 🌅
Friday, 14 February 2026
Sunset: 19h38

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sunset hike on the beautiful trails of Muratie Wine Farm. Enjoy a glass of Muratie Johanna Dry Rosé and relax with your own picnic at the foot of Simonsberg as the sun sets over the Winelands.

The circular hiking route starts and ends at the Dirtopia Trail Centre. The marked trail is approximately 3.5km and leads to a scenic lookout point with spectacular views. The climb includes hand-built steps and takes around 30–45 minutes (or more), so please arrive no later than 18h30 to ensure you reach the top in time.

A glass of Muratie Dry Rosé will be poured on arrival at the picnic area. Bring a blanket to sit on while you enjoy the sunset. A Muratie wine station will be available at the lookout point, where you can enjoy your own picnic. Extra wine (red or white) will be available for purchase — card or cash accepted.

The walk back to the Trail Centre takes approximately 20–30 minutes. Snacks and drinks will be on sale at the Trail Centre when you collect your permit, and the coffee station will be open until 21h00.

Important info:
• Arrival: From 17h30 • Latest hiking start: 18h30 (self-paced hike)
• Distance: ±3.5km circular route
• Return time: Between 20h00–20h30, depending on pace

Venue:
 Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Wine Farm; Knorhoek Road, off the R44, near Stellenbosch

Cost:
R185 per person (includes a glass of Dry Rosé at the lookout)
 R75 for children under 12 (includes after-hours permit)

Bookings:
Online booking essential via
www.dirtpass.co.za/product/tickets

Please bring:
 A warm layer for after dark, a torch, your own snacks/picnic and sturdy walking or hiking shoes. This is a mountain trail with varied terrain.

All hikers to leave the look-out by 8.00 pm latest.

 Remember that you need to carry out all your own trash. No smoking allowed on the mountain!

You can be back at the Trail centre by 20h30/21h00, depending on your walking speed and the time you start going down.  Bring something warm to wear after dark, a picnic blanket and a torch, 

Wear good walking / hiking shoes – you are climbing a mountain with steps & various terrain. Snacks & cooldrinks for sale at the Trail Centre, but you are welcome to bring you own to enjoy on top of the mountain. A FALKE sock hamper is up for grabs in the lucky draw and browse through the FALKE selection on sale at the Trail Centre. 

All hikers must adhere to the rules of the trail and Dirtopia’s terms and conditions.