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The Best Hiking Trails in North-West (South Africa)

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Photo of HENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km Photo of HENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km Photo of HENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km
  • HENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km

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    near Pelindaba, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km Photo ofHENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km Photo ofHENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km

    This trail requires a degree of fitness and proper shoes. ( Not suitable for: beginner / unfit hiker / children not use to hiking) Panoramic views await!

    Awesome Hike. Close to Jhb and Pretoria
    Heath Boswell
  • HENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km

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    near Pelindaba, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.01mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km Photo ofHENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km Photo ofHENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km

    The Zebra trail offers two river crossings: a manual cable car & the new suspension bridge. A variety of game to see: Zebra, gnu, impala, blesbok, kudu and zonkies. Harties lookout point and historical points, Oude Murag...

  • HENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km

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    near Pelindaba, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    1.48mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km Photo ofHENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km Photo ofHENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km

    Suspension bridge and Cable car crossing. Variety of caves. This route offers parents the opportunity to introduce their children to the fun of hiking. Wear proper shoes and bring 500ml water !

  • Dome Pools North side

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    near Buffelspoort, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.40mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDome Pools North side Photo ofDome Pools North side Photo ofDome Pools North side

    A good gradual uphill until you reach the pools. Then play in the many amazing pools on your way back down to the MCSA North parking.

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  • 20180224 van gaalen18km.gpx

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    near Jacksonstuin, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    11.30mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo of20180224 van gaalen18km.gpx Photo of20180224 van gaalen18km.gpx Photo of20180224 van gaalen18km.gpx

    Welcome to Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij! The farm is situated in Skeerpoort, a village at the foot of the majestic Magaliesberg mountains and are open six days a week from 8h00 to 17h00. Closed on Tuesdays. Follow the River ...

  • Dome Pools Magaliesburg

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    near Buffelspoort, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofDome Pools Magaliesburg Photo ofDome Pools Magaliesburg Photo ofDome Pools Magaliesburg

    Moderate hike,but can be a bit challenging. There aren’t any markings so be sure to know how to track yourself, there is a footpath, but easy to get lost. Need a permit to enter go in so go onto MCSA website. Beautiful...

  • Piesangskloof

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    near Majakaneng, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    5.04mi
    Elevation +
    1339f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPiesangskloof Photo ofPiesangskloof Photo ofPiesangskloof

    First 4km are steep uphill, then 2,5km intense decline. Make sure you have the right shoes and enough water and snacks for the way!

  • Piesangs Kloof

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    near Majakaneng, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPiesangs Kloof Photo ofPiesangs Kloof Photo ofPiesangs Kloof

    Steep climb first 4kms then steep decline that’s slippery. Not an easy hike but lovely look out at the top.

  • Mooinooi Dome Pools

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    near Mooinooi, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    568f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMooinooi Dome Pools Photo ofMooinooi Dome Pools Photo ofMooinooi Dome Pools

    Short 3.5km to the pools and then return on same route. There are no markers so follow navigation of other hikes so you don’t get lost. Mostly flat with slight climbs in between. You can swim at the domes if you don’t mi...

  • Mountain Sanctuary Park

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    near Lekkerrus, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    604f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMountain Sanctuary Park Photo ofMountain Sanctuary Park Photo ofMountain Sanctuary Park

    Multiple trails leading to and from pools and a waterfall. Lovely to do in hot weather. Water is clear and blue. Lots of rocky formations and giraffes blessed our path.

  • Harties River Hiking Trail

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    near Broederstroom, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.79mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofHarties River Hiking Trail Photo ofHarties River Hiking Trail Photo ofHarties River Hiking Trail

    6/8/10 km options. We did 8 which is intermediate because of a 500m steep climb. However, otherwise easy and beautiful views of River and dam.

  • Shelter Rock hike (3 July 2016)

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    near Kophou, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    5.44mi
    Elevation +
    1611f
    TrailRank
    22

    Start: 08h52 End : 14h42 Total time: 5 hours and 50 minutes Total distance: 8.75km Group achievements (earned 1023 XP): (1) discovered a bullet shell plantation, (2) christened three large rocks with names (they ne...

  • Fernkloof

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    near Kroondal, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofFernkloof Photo ofFernkloof

    Lots of rocky terrain and many routes to follow from 3km up. You can combine multiple routes. Try not to get lost as markers are few.

  • Rustig 9km Kophou

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    near Kophou, North-West (South Africa)
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofRustig 9km Kophou Photo ofRustig 9km Kophou Photo ofRustig 9km Kophou
    The Trail itself is challenging but do-able; do not underestimate the climbs to the various Peaks; the wikiloc trail GPS...
    Sanjesh Philip
  • Rustig 13 km

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    near Kophou, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    8.07mi
    Elevation +
    2113f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRustig 13 km Photo ofRustig 13 km Photo ofRustig 13 km

    Do not underestimate this trail it is difficult.

    Great Trail!! 👍
    Rayner Weinzheimer
  • Uitkyk

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    near Hartbeespoort, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    1325f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofUitkyk Photo ofUitkyk Photo ofUitkyk
  • near Schoemansville, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    2.10mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofSchoemansville Magalies Cave route Photo ofSchoemansville Magalies Cave route Photo ofSchoemansville Magalies Cave route
    Good trail. challenging steeps but great scenery and views. worth it.
    Lesego Monyai
    Looks like a fun route to do while passing through Harties, will definitely try it soon.
    Tiaan Kotzé
  • Mountain sanctuary

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    near Lekkerrus, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMountain sanctuary Photo ofMountain sanctuary Photo ofMountain sanctuary

    Mountain Sanctuary Swimming pools and Grotto

  • Boulder trail 1

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    near Lekkerrus, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBoulder trail 1 Photo ofBoulder trail 1 Photo ofBoulder trail 1

    Utopia, Boulder, Cedeberg, Utopia

  • Lekkerrus

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    near Lekkerrus, North-West (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofLekkerrus Photo ofLekkerrus Photo ofLekkerrus

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