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Hidden Valley Hike

Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Garden Castle
Type
Day Hike
Hidden Valley Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)
9
Walking time (hrs)
3
Difficulty
Moderate
One-way distance (km)
9
Outward time (hrs)
3

Route description

A moderate 9 km hike of about 3 hours. This hike begins at the Garden Castle main office, via Swiman Hut and along Hidden Valley, returning the same route.

Explore the Garden Castle area: Garden Castle is part of the southern uKhahlamba-Drakensberg landscape, with high grasslands, rocky slopes and river valleys. A visit can be planned around the wider reserve as well as individual mountain features. Read our Garden Castle Nature Reserve guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

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