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  • Krom River Trail – (Limietberg NR – Du Toitskloof/Paarl)

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    near Du Toitskloof, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Garry Yates
    Distance
    5.72mi
    Elevation +
    1056f
    TrailRank
    69
    Photo ofKrom River Trail – (Limietberg NR – Du Toitskloof/Paarl) Photo ofKrom River Trail – (Limietberg NR – Du Toitskloof/Paarl) Photo ofKrom River Trail – (Limietberg NR – Du Toitskloof/Paarl)

    Undoubtedly one of the Cape’s favorite trails, Krom river is always a good and relatively easy option for a day of hiking and swimming just an hour or so out of Cape Town. To reach the trail head or starting point from C...

  • East Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet)

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    near Spandau, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    203f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet) Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet) Photo ofEast Cape Crag Lizard Trail - (Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Graaff Reinet)

    This short loop starts and ends at the Valley of Desolation parking lot in Camdeboo National Park above the Eastern Cape Town of Graaf Reinet. The national park is easily accessible from the town and after entrance is pa...

    This place has some spectacular scenery 🙌, the tall rock cliffs are unique and it was very green and lush after good lo...
    Maxime Yates

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  • Stellenboschberg via Paradyskloof loop - (Stellenbosch)

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    near Paradyskloof, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    with saschalee
    Distance
    8.27mi
    Elevation +
    3563f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofStellenboschberg via Paradyskloof loop - (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenboschberg via Paradyskloof loop - (Stellenbosch) Photo ofStellenboschberg via Paradyskloof loop - (Stellenbosch)

    This loop begins and ends at the paradyskloof forest. It follows the established jeep tracks around the Dylan Lewis Sculpture garden to a second plantation before diverting left from the jeep track to a single hiking tra...

  • Dirtopia Short Circuit (Muratie - Stellenbosch)

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    near Elsenburg, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    2.58mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDirtopia Short Circuit (Muratie - Stellenbosch) Photo ofDirtopia Short Circuit (Muratie - Stellenbosch) Photo ofDirtopia Short Circuit (Muratie - Stellenbosch)

    This is the short circular dirtopia trail starting from Muratie Wine Estate. The trail is easy and the path is well defined and well marked with blue arrows (for hikers and trail runners) there are a few cycling trails w...

    Very easy and very well signposted, lovely short nature/farm and vineyard walk to stretch the legs. Can be done with chi...
    Maxime Yates

  • Otter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma)

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    near Marienburg, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    2.98mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma) Photo ofOtter Trail Day 1 - Stormsriver to Ngubu Hut (Tsitsikamma)

    Day one of the Otter trail starts at the Stormsriver gate and descends through the forest down to the Rocky coastline. The trail then follows the coast over rocks past the large cave to a high Waterfall. Thereafter it's ...

    Nice Easy start in the forest onto the coast, can be done as a day trail to see the beautiful waterfall.
    Maxime Yates

  • Gecko Trail Route A (official)

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    near Nuy Valley, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Waya Matata
    with Ninon Roos
    Distance
    9.53mi
    Elevation +
    2444f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofGecko Trail Route A (official) Photo ofGecko Trail Route A (official) Photo ofGecko Trail Route A (official)

    The perfect wilderness hiking trail. It’s rough and tough but you find tranquility, remoteness and total solitude. The trail is a mix of Jeep track, narrow hiking tracks and quite a bit of scrambling. Avoid the hot summe...

    Great wilderness walk but, and unfortunately it’s a big but, on route C after the descent from Penhill’s saddle cairn, w...
    stephenf 1
    Amazing views and scenery walking on top of the Langeberg Mountains
    Ninon Roos

  • Botmaskop Hike - Helshoogte/Banhoek (Stellenbosch)

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    near Idasvallei, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    5.19mi
    Elevation +
    2408f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBotmaskop Hike - Helshoogte/Banhoek (Stellenbosch) Photo ofBotmaskop Hike - Helshoogte/Banhoek (Stellenbosch) Photo ofBotmaskop Hike - Helshoogte/Banhoek (Stellenbosch)

    Starting at the parking lot on Rozandal road in Stellenbosch the trail cuts through gum and pine plantations which eventually give way to Fynbos. The path ascends quickly in a relatively short distance to reach the summi...

    Good Hike
    Michel2180

  • Vlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town)

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    near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town) Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town) Photo ofVlakkenberg Loop - (Table Mountain NP - Cape Town)

    Vlakkenberg is a comparatively low lying plateau (around 500 Meters above sea level) between the back table of Table Mountain and Constantiaberg. The plateau has a few small peaks on its peripheries and Vlakkenberg is to...

  • Wiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch)

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    near Klapmuts, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch) Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch) Photo ofWiesenhof Trail - (Wiesenhof NR - Stellenbosch)

    This trail which starts and ends at the Wiesenhof waterpark is a lesser known trail in the Stellenbosch area. The walk takes place within the Wiesenhof Nature Reserve which lies a few kilometers towards the North of Stel...

  • The Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim)

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    near Stutterheim, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    4.16mi
    Elevation +
    1201f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim) Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim) Photo ofThe Shire Forest Loop (Stutterheim)

    This trail starting and ending at the Shire is an easy well marked trail through indegenious Forest, pine and gum plantations. Notable features are the numerous birding spots, the unique Lemontree Forest and the Shire Ec...

    The Shire and it's forest walks are amazingly beautiful! The lemonwood forest is out of this world
    Maxime Yates

  • TransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour)

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    near De Waterkant, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Mário Ramos
    Distance
    100.79mi
    Elevation +
    6742f
    TrailRank
    67
    Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour) Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour) Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 20 (Peninsula Tour)

    !!! Pt !!! (English text available below) Este percurso de automóvel faz parte de uma viagem realizada em Agosto de 2016, com guia da Kiboko Adventures, partindo de Victoria Falls e percorrendo vários parques naturais...

  • Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Port flora
    with Pardede56 maxini2001
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    2372f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge Photo ofTable Mountain via Platteklip Gorge

    Table Mountain is a 'must see' for anyone visiting the Cape Town area. Recently voted as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world it is a landmark for Cape Town and the surrounding area. There are many ways to 'do' Tabl...

    First time, and it worth the pain.
    NAZO LUKANYA
    In any case, only with sturdy shoes and with a conditional good wheater forecast.
    Senial

  • Duiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch)

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    near Kylemore, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Chris Eady
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    1867f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch) Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch) Photo ofDuiwelskloof Hike - (Kylemore/Stellenbosch)

    This route ascends into the dramatic Duiwelskloof where tall forest trees meet towering walls of rock. Truly spectacular and lightly trafficked compared to many routes in the surrounding areas. The trail starts and ends ...

  • High5: Aloe Kaya to Candlewood camp

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Escarp Trails
    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    1083f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofHigh5: Aloe Kaya to Candlewood camp Photo ofHigh5: Aloe Kaya to Candlewood camp Photo ofHigh5: Aloe Kaya to Candlewood camp

    High5 Rock forest Trail Takes your past the trout pond, rolling grassy Highland hills with magnificent vistas for miles on end, through the famous Rock forest where the movie "The Ghost and the darkness" (with Val Kilme...

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