The Best Trails in Vergelegen, Western Cape (South Africa)

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Photo of Watsonia and Waboom short circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo of Helderberg West Peak Loop - (Helderberg NR - Somerset West) Photo of Helderberg Dome - (Somerset West)
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  • Watsonia and Waboom short circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

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    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    3.65mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofWatsonia and Waboom short circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofWatsonia and Waboom short circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West) Photo ofWatsonia and Waboom short circuit – (Helderberg NR – Somerset West)

    This short circuit is a great option for those in the Somerset West area who are pressed for time but still would like to squeeze in a short walk on the mountain’s gradual slopes. The trail starts and ends at the same st...

    Nice easy walk on the lower paths of Helderberg. Not as scenic as the harder trails but still worth it.
    Maxime Yates

  • Helderberg West Peak Loop - (Helderberg NR - Somerset West)

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    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates Isandré Pienaar Pieter Roets
    Distance
    7.87mi
    Elevation +
    2969f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop - (Helderberg NR - Somerset West) Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop - (Helderberg NR - Somerset West) Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop - (Helderberg NR - Somerset West)

    The Helderberg West Peak as its name suggests is the Westernmost of the Helderberg Peaks standing at 1003m above sea level (GPS recording due to clouds and the changing air pressure made the altitude reading about 20m or...

    This was my first visit back to Helderberg nature reserve after the fires in 2022. It's good to see that most of the hik...
    Maxime Yates

  • Helderberg Dome - (Somerset West)

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    Chris Eady
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    4242f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHelderberg Dome - (Somerset West) Photo ofHelderberg Dome - (Somerset West) Photo ofHelderberg Dome - (Somerset West)

    The climb uo to the Helderberg Dome starting at the Helderberg Nature reserve in Somerset West. The trail starts through the myraid of trails which split at the beginning. As long as you ascend you will be on a correct p...

    This trail was tough but very beautiful and rewarding
    Maxime Yates

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  • Helderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route)

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    andynct
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    2720f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 3.34
    Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route) Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route) Photo ofHelderberg - Woody's Walk (Green Route)

    Woody's Walk on the Helderberg is the highest circular walk you can do from Helderberg Nature Reserve without climbing the peaks. Highest altitude is 814m, 146m higher than Lion's Head in Cape Town. 2-5 hours long.

    Im unteren Teil läuft man meist auf den Fahrwegen, was nicht so spannend ist wie die Selteneren Fusspfade durch den Finb...
    RoliTheWander
    Thanks for posting! It's a good hike up the side of the mountain. Nice views of the surrounding area.
    Port flora

  • Helderberg West Peak Loop

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    Franco Pretorius
    Distance
    7.77mi
    Elevation +
    3314f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop Photo ofHelderberg West Peak Loop

    Helderberg West Peak Loop, a very nice hike with epic views. The trail is inside a nature reserve with plenty of other routes available as well. The trail was mostly safe but there were tricky areas where you will need t...

  • Helderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse

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    jctruter
    Distance
    18.76mi
    Elevation +
    8176f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofHelderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse Photo ofHelderberg, Haelkop, Stellenboschberg traverse

    The route starts in the Helderberg Nature Reserve and then follows a well maintained path up to Helderberg Dome. The route then follows the ridge over sever smaller peaks including Driekop before the accent to Haelkop. G...

  • Vergelegen - Jamestown

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    lmastriaco
    Distance
    6.55mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofVergelegen - Jamestown Photo ofVergelegen - Jamestown Photo ofVergelegen - Jamestown

    Day 3 with Trails & Travel Van Transfer from Erinvale Estate Hotel, 10 mike hike to de Trafford Winery, first on jeep trail in the rain, then sun, then mostly downhill on an overgrown trail to winery

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