The Best Trails in North-West (South Africa)

HENNOPS - Krokodilberg 10km

Hiking

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Ilse de Haas

Distance

6.05mi

Elevation +

978f

TrailRank

70| 4.33

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

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HENNOPS - Zebra trail 5km

Hiking

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Ilse de Haas

Distance

3.01mi

Elevation +

358f

TrailRank

37

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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...

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Hennops MTB Trail

Mountain Bike

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Ilse de Haas

Distance

15.96mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

35

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5 - 26 km 90% single track purpose built mtb trails. Good balance of terrain, great views and game to see.

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HENNOPS - Dassie 2,5 km

Hiking

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Ilse de Haas

Distance

1.48mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

33

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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 !

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Drie Provinsies Marathon 2012

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

26.41mi

Elevation +

499f

TrailRank

32

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A great race. Well worth the traveling from Johannesburg (about 4 hours). Typical small town race where all the locals welcome you to their town. Catch the bus from the finish, in Christiana, at 5am and it gets you to th...

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Dome Pools North side

Hiking

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Adonisvl

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

30

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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

Hiking

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LynettevStaden

Distance

11.30mi

Elevation +

518f

TrailRank

28

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 ...

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Dome Pools Magaliesburg

Hiking

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Carol Hayes

Distance

5.34mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

28

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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...

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Inaugural Hartbeespoort parkrun

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

3.12mi

Elevation +

20f

TrailRank

27

Mostly on dirt road with one section through mowed bush. Flat run. Watch out for the wildlife, zebras, impala & hartebees.

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Piesangskloof

Hiking

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Carol Hayes

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

1339f

TrailRank

27

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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!

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2016 Rustenburg 25km Mountain Race

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

15.72mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

26

This race has been moved from winter to spring. You now have to contend with the warmer weather as well as the HILL. The first 7km are very tough but once you are into the reserve it is fairly easy running. The waterpoi...

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Mafikeng Marathon 2012

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

26.32mi

Elevation +

223f

TrailRank

26

Do this run if you are an experienced marathoner. Once you out in the country there are not many people. No km markers. First one at halfway and then a few until the last 10km which is counted down. If you enjoy running ...

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Piesangs Kloof

Hiking

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Ilze Johnston

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

24

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

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Mooinooi Dome Pools

Hiking

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Ilze Johnston

Distance

4.25mi

Elevation +

568f

TrailRank

23

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...

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Mountain Sanctuary Park

Hiking

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Ilze Johnston

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

23

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.

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Harties River Hiking Trail

Hiking

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Ilze Johnston

Distance

4.79mi

Elevation +

846f

TrailRank

23

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.

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Shelter Rock hike (3 July 2016)

Hiking

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DustyFrog

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...

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Fernkloof

Hiking

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Ilze Johnston

Distance

4.94mi

Elevation +

1073f

TrailRank

21

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.

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Berts Great Brick Run half marathon

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

13.57mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

19

Great run out in the country. An out and back route from the Potchefstroom rugby club to the Berts Brickyard. At the turnaround point there are 100 bricks. If you take one and carry it all the way to the finish you get a...

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Event81 City Trail

Trail Running

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Johannjolivier

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Distance

15.66mi

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

19

A scenic run 90% on gravel paths with a tar section to the lake which can be skipped to make the run shorter. The back section at the lake is a cross-country track section. There are some sections where you might cross t...

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27th Berts Great Brick Run

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

13.02mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

19

Race held by Bert Bricks Athletic Club. One of the easiest half marathon routes. Carry a brick from the halfway point, at the brickfield, back to the finish and you get a 6 pack of beer. Not the easiest thing to do!

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2015 Kroschu Brits 25km

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

15.85mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

16

A pleasant run around Brits. Fairly easy run except for the hill that you encounter about 4km into the race. On the way back it gets you with about 6km to go. It only lasts about 2km but if its a hot day it is energy sap...

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Drie Provinsies Half Marathon 2012

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

13.10mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

16

Slightly downhill with some bumps in the second half. When looking at the profile take note of the altitude as it does not change much.

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Crocodilian 32km

Running

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doppierunner

Distance

19.40mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

16

32km race hosted by Fochville running club. Very hot on Saturday. temp at start was in low 20s and was in the low 30s by the time we finished. Easy 50 minute drive from Randburg.

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Kaya-inkuni

Walking

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jaredhaynes

Distance

0.84mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

16

Walk around the property for a bit. Half the trail I think... carries on a bit more east and north to come back around

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