The Best Trails in Mpumalanga (South Africa)

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  • near Graskop, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.09mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    22

    Fanie Botha - Hike into Graskop town for a Burger and Beer! We also bought bacon and eggs with buns for break fast he next morning before leaving!

  • Suikerboschfontein

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    11.59mi
    Elevation +
    2024f
    TrailRank
    22

    Great weekend hike, not to long and not to short. Loved the Hut between the rocks. See the website: http://suikerboschfontein.co.za

  • Castle Skukuza Half Marathon 2014

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.10mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    22

    A unique race run in a unique place. The Kruger Park half marathon held in and around the small staff village of Skukuza in the heartland of one of Africa's greatest wildlife refuges - the Kruger National Park. Two ho...

  • Midack Half Marathon 2012

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    near Mhluzi, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    13.21mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMidack Half Marathon 2012

    Great run. A bit chilly at the start. The route follows a road around the outskirts of Middelburg. It is and out and back route that is undulating but there are no difficult climbs. The second half feels like more downhi...

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  • near Luphisi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    22

    The same schedule than day 1. This time we chose a slightly steeper route. Anyhow, suited for almost all public. We were not as lucky as in the previous day to see animals very close, but the rangers did an excelle...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run Day 1

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    16.25mi
    Elevation +
    4603f
    TrailRank
    22

    This part of the run covered the first two hiking days on the trail. Start at Ceylon hut and run up to Maritzbos hut. This is a fairly easy section mostly on roads. From Maritzbos proceed through the forest and up the mo...

  • 2015 Loskop ultra marathon 50k

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    near Middelburg, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    31.22mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    22

    Its a slow steady climb for the first 22km with one big climb as you approach the airfield. Its not something to panic about though. As you get closer to the highest point the wind seems to pick up. This year it wasn't t...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run - Day 3

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    near Graskop, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    12.31mi
    Elevation +
    2037f
    TrailRank
    22

    An early start sees us off along a fairly flat ridge on the edge of the escarpment with fantastic rock formations and the aloes in bloom. 7km sees the start of a steep single track descent (300m in 2km) into the valley. ...

  • near Matibidi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    83| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGUINEA, LEOPARD Y LOERIE TRAIL-GARGANTA DEL RIO KADISI-BLYDE RIVER CANYON-SUDÁFRICA Photo ofGUINEA, LEOPARD Y LOERIE TRAIL-GARGANTA DEL RIO KADISI-BLYDE RIVER CANYON-SUDÁFRICA Photo ofGUINEA, LEOPARD Y LOERIE TRAIL-GARGANTA DEL RIO KADISI-BLYDE RIVER CANYON-SUDÁFRICA

    Marcha realizada el domingo 4 de agosto de 2013 AVISO: Se entiende, que todo aquel que quiera realizar esta misma ruta, asume la responsabilidad que conlleva una actividad no exenta de posibles riesgos o incidentes, en ...

    Very scenic hike.
    Port flora
    Fantástico trail. Muito bem documentado.
    José Rolo de Sousa
    Muy buena pinta, la marcha que describes, y como siempre unas excelentes fotos.
    ARRIBAYABAJO
  • 2016 Kruger Park half marathon

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    12.99mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo of2016 Kruger Park half marathon

    Its more about the weekend away in the park than the run itself. A bit of warm weather to break the Jhb winter cold. This year was one of the hottest races.

  • Ivory Towers to Five Arch Bridge

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    near Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    2.02mi
    Elevation +
    522f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofIvory Towers to Five Arch Bridge Photo ofIvory Towers to Five Arch Bridge Photo ofIvory Towers to Five Arch Bridge

    Moderate hike starting with a steep but short uphill and then downhill over the Island saddle, and then flattish trail along the Rock Fairies River. Includes an optional (but very worthwhile! 8-) detour to the bottom of...

  • Second loop

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    near Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    1.60mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofSecond loop Photo ofSecond loop Photo ofSecond loop

    Nice extension to the Stone Circles Loop.

  • Elangeni Day 2

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    near Bambi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    6.32mi
    Elevation +
    709f
    TrailRank
    19

    We didn’t start from the hut but got dropped off on a road close to the waterfall - this only saved 700m off the trail. The waterfalls are beautiful and once you’ve seen them, the rest of the road winds down the mountain...

  • One Big One

    Mountain Bike
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    near Pumalanga, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    42.99mi
    Elevation +
    3812f
    TrailRank
    19

    Pierre dup & I set off on a new road,it turned into a marathon! We ended up just outside Barberton having to cycle back up and over the pass.Crazy! Eventually Pierre Odendal rode out with ice cold energy drinks and banan...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run - Day 2

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    near Mauchsberg, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    18.20mi
    Elevation +
    3153f
    TrailRank
    19

    Leaving stables overnight hut we head off towards that mountain that we all wondered about the previous evening, climbing to 2046m. rapidly descending through grassland and forest then a climb to the Mac Mac overnight hu...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run - Day 1

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    near Sabie, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    14.44mi
    Elevation +
    4757f
    TrailRank
    19

    Starting from the Ceylon hut we follow forestry roads through pine plantations until we emerge at the Maritzbos overnight hut. After a short breather we head off into the dense indigenous forest for a long climb up to th...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run Day 3

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    near Graskop, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    14.38mi
    Elevation +
    2064f
    TrailRank
    19

    This follows the fifth day of the hiking trail. This is normally the longest day. Starting at Graskop hut you follow the path until you eventually reach the edge of the escarpment. Then its a long downhill section throug...

  • Gola Gola - Mt Sheba

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    near Mount Sheba, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    0.96mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    19

    GOLA-GOLA (Grade 7) A lovely walk of approximately 2km one way, crossing the stream many times. It is a relatively difficult walk, but has no steep climbs. Start beyond cottage 1 and continue along the old farm road. Tu...

  • Halls Half Marathon

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    near Mataffin, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.04mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofHalls Half Marathon

    Scenic relativly flat except for the tough hill climb on the back end. It must be said that over 80% of the route is farm or dirt road. Soft sand is common. Tough for a 21km but fun.

  • Skukuza Half Marathon 2010

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    near Skukuza, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    12.96mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofSkukuza Half Marathon 2010

    A half marathon in the Kruger National Park. Run on some tar as well as off road through the African bush. Rangers guard the route. The race starts late, at 08:30am, so you can do a game drive before the event.

  • Selati Half Marathon

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    near Malelane, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    13.10mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    19

    Not so easy, gravel road but the constant view over the river into the KNP makes it all worthwhile! Well organised race!

  • Hackets Kitchen - Mt Sheba

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    near Mount Sheba, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    0.68mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    18

    HACKETT’S KITCHEN (Grade 9) The starting point is by Cottage 5, from where you can follow the signs. En route, you will pass a slate quarry, last in use well over 80 years ago by a prospector called Hackett, who camped ...

  • Lost City - Mt Sheba.

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    near Mount Sheba, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    0.49mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    18

    LOST CITY (Grade 3) Over the years, wind and water erosion have carved beautiful shapes in the sandstone. Drive or walk the 3km along the entrance road to the old sand pit on your right. From there, follow the signs goi...

  • near Graskop, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    58.28mi
    Elevation +
    5499f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo ofGraskop-Natural Bridge-The Pinnacle-God´s Window-Lisbon y Berlin Falls-Bourkes´s Luck Potholes-3 Rondawels-Blyde Canyon Photo ofGraskop-Natural Bridge-The Pinnacle-God´s Window-Lisbon y Berlin Falls-Bourkes´s Luck Potholes-3 Rondawels-Blyde Canyon Photo ofGraskop-Natural Bridge-The Pinnacle-God´s Window-Lisbon y Berlin Falls-Bourkes´s Luck Potholes-3 Rondawels-Blyde Canyon

    Interesantísimo recorrido panorámico en coche desde Graskop hasta Blyde Canyon a Forever Resort. Comenzamos visitando "Natural Bridge", que como su nombre indica es un puente natural por debajo del cual pasa un pequeño ...

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