The Best Trails in Mpumalanga (South Africa)

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(18)
  • near Sabie, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    27

    Fanie Botha Ceylon to Maritzbos hut You sleep and Ceylon hut the first night. This is the only one with electricity and hot water! The rest have solar geysers but these really did not make any difference. When you fin...

  • near Waterval-Onder, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBoven Vista- Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Photo ofBoven Vista- Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve Photo ofBoven Vista- Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

    Hike from Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve in Cycad Valley up the escarpment to Tegwaan joining Stone Circle Loop. 360 degree views at the top taking in spectacular views of Waterval Boven, the ZASM Tunnel, Elands Kran...

  • near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.03mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHigh5: Candlewood to Pongola Express via Nçala link Photo ofHigh5: Candlewood to Pongola Express via Nçala link Photo ofHigh5: Candlewood to Pongola Express via Nçala link

    CW to PE via Nçala link. To book any of the High5 Hiking Trails, Kruger House Lodge, Mt Komati Hiking Trails and Kudu cottage contact Pieta on 0829502417 (Vodacom & WhatsApp) or 0717108835 (MTN).

  • 2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 3

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    12.47mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 3 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 3 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 3

    Fairly cool running conditions. Mostly single track and some jeep tracks. One huge climb up to the top of the waterfall.

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  • 2015 Kruger Park 21km

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.06mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2015 Kruger Park 21km Photo of2015 Kruger Park 21km

    Run mostly on dirt roads around the Skukuza staff village. There is some running on tar roads. The run is monitored from the air by rangers in a helicopter. Rangers are stationed every few hundred meters along the route ...

  • 2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 2

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 2 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 2

    Night trail run. It rained heavily during the afternoon after stage 1. The road from the start to Merry Pebbles was flooded and there was a lot of mud on the way out of the car park. But that did not dampen the enthusias...

  • Secunda parkrun 2nd birthday

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    near Secunda, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSecunda parkrun 2nd birthday Photo ofSecunda parkrun 2nd birthday

    We did the section around the dam in a clockwise direction. Normally they go anti clockwise. Quite a pleasant fairly easy run mostly on dirt paths. There is a slight climb to about half way and then its downhill on the ...

  • KMIA MTB Race

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    near Dwaleni, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    17.20mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKMIA MTB Race Photo ofKMIA MTB Race Photo ofKMIA MTB Race

    Supercool! Weather was rather bad, low mist, light rain & decidedly cold for the Lowveld! Great ride.

  • Maria Shires Waterfalls

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    near Graksop, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    2.17mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofMaria Shires Waterfalls Photo ofMaria Shires Waterfalls Photo ofMaria Shires Waterfalls

    A very short hike in to see a couple of waterfalls was extended along an existing trail and a logging road. We doubled back by bush whacking through the trees to turn it into a loop trail with the same start and finish. ...

  • 2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    10.35mi
    Elevation +
    1512f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1 Photo of2012 Sabie XTrail Stage 1

    Cool conditions for the first stage. A bit of rain just before the start. Mostly single track through the forests. Fairly easy running. Two big climbs on the route. One river crossing just after the start.

  • near Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    1.91mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofFive Arch Bridge to Elands River Waterfall Photo ofFive Arch Bridge to Elands River Waterfall Photo ofFive Arch Bridge to Elands River Waterfall

    Moderate hike from Five Arch Bridge to the bottom of the Elands River Waterfall. Easy hike along the river with just one short scramble (hands required) to get to the waterfall, then steep but short trail to get to the O...

  • near Graskop, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    8.78mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    25

    Fanie Botha Grasskop to mac mac pools. We ended the Hike here and had them pick us up because we still had to drive back to Johannesburg and apart from Mac Mac falls I believe there is not much after this. It was also a ...

  • near Dollaaskraal, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSudwala Lodge to Sudwala Caves 4.4km hike Photo ofSudwala Lodge to Sudwala Caves 4.4km hike Photo ofSudwala Lodge to Sudwala Caves 4.4km hike

    Steep rocky hike of moderate difficulty. Scenic views. Ignore my detour back to the Lodge to collect the car. Continue straight on up the concrete road to Sudwala Caves restaurant

  • Halls 10/21km Race

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    near Mataffin, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.17mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race Photo ofHalls 10/21km Race

    Lovely scenic run through the various Halls farms. From sugar cane to horses. 10km relatively flat, mostly dirt or farm roads.

  • Forest Hills Waterfall Graskop

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    near Graskop, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    2.80mi
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofForest Hills Waterfall Graskop Photo ofForest Hills Waterfall Graskop Photo ofForest Hills Waterfall Graskop

    Easy walk, absolutely stunning R36 entrance fee Pine trees, forest, river and the most beautiful waterfall!

  • New Mt Komati Day 1 start

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    1.37mi
    Elevation +
    489f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofNew Mt Komati Day 1 start Photo ofNew Mt Komati Day 1 start Photo ofNew Mt Komati Day 1 start

    "A walk through time". A nice, gentle start to what becomes a rather technical, but spectacular trail! For bookings on any of the High5 Hiking Trails, Kruger House Lodge, Mt Komati Hiking Trails or Kudu cottage contact ...

  • Dullstroom parkrun

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    near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDullstroom parkrun Photo ofDullstroom parkrun

    A two lap off road route around the dam. We picked a chilly winter's day -1 at the start and running against the slight breeze chilled the air. One or two spots where you have to watch your footing. Dogs are allowed. If...

  • 2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon

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    near Middelburg, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.59mi
    Elevation +
    1115f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon Photo of2017 Izimbiwe Coal 5-in-1 marathon

    This run, in Middelburg, was previously known as Shanduka Coal 5-in-1. It still starts and finishes at the same venue. The route has changed since I last did the 32km in 2013. The route now stays in the suburbs. For the...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run Day 2

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    near Mauchsberg, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    19.27mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    23

    The section of the trail run covered the third and fourth days of the hiking trail. From Stables you start with a 5/6km long climb to the top of the mountain. Once there you follow the ridge line down and through a fores...

  • High5: Aloe Kaya to Mt Komati

    Hiking
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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    584f
    TrailRank
    23

    A stretch of the High5 trail (Aloe Kaya camp to Mt Komati camp). Open rolling grassland strolls with wide open vistas and views, meandering through the most amazing sandstone rock formations where the movie "The Ghost ...

  • near Luphisi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    22.74mi
    Elevation +
    2201f
    TrailRank
    23

    The evening drive was great! We say many elephants, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, impalas, ... This time the rangers took us to a dry river (at this season; not many rivers in Kruger are perennial), where we found some mo...

  • 2017 Standerton Goldi marathon

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    near Standerton, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    26.18mi
    Elevation +
    604f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon Photo of2017 Standerton Goldi marathon

    A misty morning made this race very bearable. An undulating out and back from Standerton on the Leandra road. Potholes are quite bad. Well organised and worth the trip from Johannesburg.

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