Trail Running

The Best Trail Running Trails in Mpumalanga (South Africa)

49 trails

Photo of Ilanga Trails, Misty Mountain Photo of Uitsoek 10km Trail Race 2015 Photo of Dullstroom parkrun
  • Ilanga Trails, Misty Mountain

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    near Rhenosterhoek, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    7.43mi
    Elevation +
    951f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIlanga Trails, Misty Mountain Photo ofIlanga Trails, Misty Mountain Photo ofIlanga Trails, Misty Mountain

    Well organised, cool site living up to it's name. With intermittent showers keeping the us cool, we ventured along the single track, in and out of the pine plantations and over the grassy hills where the mist collects an...

  • Uitsoek 10km Trail Race 2015

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    near Weltevreden, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofUitsoek 10km Trail Race 2015 Photo ofUitsoek 10km Trail Race 2015 Photo ofUitsoek 10km Trail Race 2015

    From lush moist indigenous forest, crossing crystal clear streams with occasional waterfalls, to soft pine plantation but the ultimate experience is its high 2000m altitude grasslands offering spectacular views of the Lo...

  • Dullstroom parkrun

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    near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDullstroom parkrun Photo ofDullstroom parkrun

    A two lap off road route around the dam. We picked a chilly winter's day -1 at the start and running against the slight breeze chilled the air. One or two spots where you have to watch your footing. Dogs are allowed. If...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run Day 2

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    near Mauchsberg, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    19.27mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    23

    The section of the trail run covered the third and fourth days of the hiking trail. From Stables you start with a 5/6km long climb to the top of the mountain. Once there you follow the ridge line down and through a fores...

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  • 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...

  • 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. ...

  • 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...

  • Pool to Pool

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    near Mauchsberg, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    21.49mi
    Elevation +
    3671f
    TrailRank
    16

    A loop from Mac Mac Pools back to Mac Mac Pools part of the Mac Mac 100 Miler but in the 100 Mile race the loop is Mac Mac Hut to Mac Mac Hut. It is changed here because one is not allowed to access the Mac Mac Hut by Ro...

  • 2013 Forest Run 32km

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    near Belfast, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    20.81mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    16

    Not the most difficult trail run. This is great for someone who is new to trail running and wants to try a long trail. Well organised by Lisa.

  • MMfirst64

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    near Pilgrim’s Rest, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    39.85mi
    Elevation +
    7795f
    TrailRank
    10

    First 64 km of the Mac Mac 100 Miler

  • Road to Peb

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    near Ga-Sekubu, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Distance
    36.43mi
    Elevation +
    7221f
    TrailRank
    10

    The last section of the Mac Mac 100 miler.

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