Sunset to Full Moon Hike @ Muratie November 2025

Sunset to Full Moon hike at Muratie

Tuesday 4 November 2025

Sunset 19h15 – Moonrise scheduled 18h16

(visible at the look-out by approximately 19h15)

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 to the Trail Centre between the vineyards, illuminated by your headlamp under the full moon.

The new circular route takes hikers through the estate vineyards is about 1.63km up and 1.68km down = 3.3km in total. It 30 to 45 minutes to the look-out going up, depending on your pace of course. Plan your arrival from 5.30pm at the Trail Centre, but no later than 6.30pm.

The marked route 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, Sauvignon Blanc or the Melck’s Dry Red blend.

After sunset & moonrise (by 19h15), it only takes about 20 to 30 minutes back to Dirtopia Trail Centre.

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.

Schedule:

• Arrival: From 17:30 (latest start: 18:30).
• Latest descent from the lookout: 19:30.
• Return to Trail Centre: 19:45–20:15, depending on your pace.

Venue:

Dirtopia Trail Centre, Muratie Farm, Knorhoek Road, off the R44 near Stellenbosch.

Cost:

• Adults: R145 per person & Children under 10: R75
• (Includes a permit for the marked trail, valid for this exclusive after-hours experience.)