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  • Blind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    9.74mi
    Elevation +
    2552f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

    One of the most beautiful trails leaving from Champagne Castle Hotel, leading up to the foot of Cathkin Peak on the Contour Path. The trail takes you past Crystal Falls (fill up with water here), past The Sphinx, and ...

    I love this walk. The views along the way are incredible.
    Clare 2
    Nice hike! We took 6 hours so make sure u leave on time so you are back before dark
    amanda06

  • Cape Point - Cannon to Beach

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    near Brightwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach Photo ofCape Point - Cannon to Beach

    This is a really nice loop trail at Cape Point that starts and ends at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Center. The trail heads north and peaks at Kanonkop where there are great views. It then turns back to the south, descends...

  • Swartkop Mountain

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    near Oatlands, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain Photo ofSwartkop Mountain

    A fantastic hike up Swartkop Mountain in Simon's Town. Amazing flowers/vegetation, some wildlife and of course fantastic views from the top. Make sure to pick a nice day, winds and changing weather would be a big problem...

    Beautiful.
    viljoena56

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  • Orange Peel +

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    10.40mi
    Elevation +
    3822f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofOrange Peel + Photo ofOrange Peel + Photo ofOrange Peel +

    This is the hike to Cathedral Peak without the final push to the summit. The scenery was spectacular and the trail was fairly easy to follow, not well marked but thanks to Rhino and Hedgehog for their Cathedral Peak entr...

  • Kromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

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    near Citrusdal, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Danie
    Distance
    9.46mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa Photo ofKromrivier to Disa Pool up Kromrivier River in Cederberg, South Africa

    We hiked from Kromrivier Tourist Camp up the river towards Disa Pool on 10 October 2009. OK I realise now we were 864m short of the actual Disa Pool.... reason being I forgot to load the topographical map of the area on ...

    beautiful pictures
    QuilesMP

  • Table Mountain

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Carlos i Pau Tomàs
    Distance
    6.07mi
    Elevation +
    4790f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofTable Mountain Photo ofTable Mountain Photo ofTable Mountain

    Table Mountain hike from Platteklip Gorge to the top. It is 2 hour to go up and then 1h20min to go down. The elevatin gain is not 1460 meters, it is about 800 meters. I did it alone, very easy to follow the path. In the ...

  • Grotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster

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    near Bakoven, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Notdeadyet
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    3524f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster Photo ofGrotto fountain cairn ravin go down by india venster

    I forgot to stop the hike at the cable car, so the recording ends at tamboerskloof. But the gps of the hike is still good. The hike has lots of overgrown bushes, without a clear path, it s quite exposed and with easy scr...

  • Coffee Bay to Lubanzi

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    near Coffee Bay, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    8.87mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi Photo ofCoffee Bay to Lubanzi

    A hike along the Wild Coast from Coffee Bay to Lubanzi. A good trip through the small town of Coffee Bay and then along the coastline, sometimes inland often right along the coastline. Loads of scenery and with noticeabl...

  • Fernkloof Nature Reserve

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    near Mosselrivier, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve Photo ofFernkloof Nature Reserve

    A wonderful Nature Reserve not far from Hermanus. Lots of trails and plenty of birds in a beautiful setting overlooking the ocean. Trails are marked and well used with a visitor Center for even more information. We hi...

  • Wolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains

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    near Wuppertal, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Ma Go
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    2451f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains Photo ofWolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains

    Wolfberg cracks and arch - Wolfberg Schlucht und Bogen in Cederberg Mountains The tour enters through the narrow crack and leaves through the wide crack. From the end of the cracks you can continue to the arch. You need...

    La ruta és molt fàcil de seguir i el paisatge espectacular.
    xm6

  • Mtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls

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    near Mkambati, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    3.20mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls Photo ofMtentu Lodge to Strandloper Falls

    The trail starts at Mtentu Lodge, walking down for around 200 meters to the Mtentu river mouth. A transfer service is available to cross the river for about 20 ZAR (1.30 EURO) fee. There is no way to skip this without ge...

  • Mount Gilboa walk

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    near Yarrow, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    craig.ccsystems
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofMount Gilboa walk Photo ofMount Gilboa walk Photo ofMount Gilboa walk

    Waterfall walk from Bushwillow steep climb up through karkloof forest back through Shawswood along karkloof Road. Pay Erv at Bushwillow.

  • Perdekop - Mont Rochelle

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    near Franschhoek, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    MiriamTwaalfhoven
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3225f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle Photo ofPerdekop - Mont Rochelle

    This trail is between moderate and difficult, good weather, fitness, good shoes and even use of walking poles recommended. Perdekop is the highest point in the Mont Rochelle Mountain Range. The trail is circular and can ...

  • Table Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica

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    near Oranjezicht, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    mikel.agustin.s
    with Javier Morrás
    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    3264f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica Photo ofTable Mountain through Platteklip Gorge - SouthAfrica

    Route to the top of the Table Mountain, a must see for anyone visiting CapeTown. Starting point 2km after cable car station on Tafelberg Road, free parking available. At the top of the gorge, turn right and continue unt...

  • High5 Candlewood to Pongola via Rafiki's Cathedral

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Author
    Escarp Trails
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofHigh5 Candlewood to Pongola via Rafiki's Cathedral Photo ofHigh5 Candlewood to Pongola via Rafiki's Cathedral Photo ofHigh5 Candlewood to Pongola via Rafiki's Cathedral

    Fairly easy, perhaps moderate trail (depending on age and hiking fitness) to Pongola Express Railway Coach camp via the almost sacred "Aloe Garden", then grassland flats roaming with different species of antelope and eve...

  • Wellington Sneeukop

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    near Bain’s Kloof, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Jacques Niemand
    Distance
    13.53mi
    Elevation +
    5285f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofWellington Sneeukop Photo ofWellington Sneeukop Photo ofWellington Sneeukop

    The route starts and ends at the Eerste Tol parking area along the Bain's Kloof Pass. Initially it follows the Bobbejaans River Trail before splitting off on a trail leading to the plateau above the waterfall. Soon after...

  • Mushroom Rock, Ribbon Falls and Doreen Falls

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    8.20mi
    Elevation +
    1893f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMushroom Rock, Ribbon Falls and Doreen Falls Photo ofMushroom Rock, Ribbon Falls and Doreen Falls Photo ofMushroom Rock, Ribbon Falls and Doreen Falls

    A cicular route that takes in 3 of the big five of Cathedral Peak Hotel recommended walks. Starting with Ashley's Amble, then Mushroom Rock, Ribbon Falls and Doreen Falls. Not sure why the track has a funny start (...

    Difficult in places, allfours and sitting down to get down steep areas but we did do in reverse.
    jennymaybrennan

  • Sunset Trail

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    6.00mi
    Elevation +
    2028f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSunset Trail Photo ofSunset Trail Photo ofSunset Trail

    One of the most beautiful walks from Champagne Castle Hotel. It begins with a steep climb to the top of Mattehorn. Once you've caught your breath at the top, follow the path (heading away from the hotel) and then a sharp...

    First 2-3km steep & tough on the quads if not hiking fit. App corrected our path at the first summit (appreciated). Afte...
    Ranger05
    Very steep start, but then pretty flat and then down back home. Really enjoyed this hike, fantastic views
    dranitagraham
    Lovely route, easier than expected but still a good workout to get up to the top. Once you reach the top it levels off a...
    suepully

  • Blinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down

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    near Bakoven, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Corrie Van Niekerk
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    3891f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down Photo ofBlinkwater Ravine up Blind Gully Down

    Morning hike up Blinkwater Ravine, through Echo Valley. Coffee stop at St Michaels peak. Then through Ark Valley, (mostly bundu bash) to Blinkwater Peak and down Blind Gully. B grade scrambling along the way

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