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Jacobs Ladder Hike

Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Lotheni
Type
Day Hike
Jacobs Ladder Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)
2
Difficulty
Moderate
One-way distance (km)
2

Route description

Jacobs Ladder is a 2 km walk along the Lotheni River to Jacobs Ladder Waterfall. With a gentler gradient than the reserve’s longer hill circuits, it offers a shorter way to enjoy the river valley and its pools.

This Jacobs Ladder is a waterfall destination. It is unrelated to the Sentinel Chain Ladders or Goere Ladders hikes elsewhere in the Drakensberg. Take care on wet rock beside the river and falls.

Explore the Lotheni area: Lotheni lies in a secluded part of the southern Drakensberg along the Lotheni River. Its walking routes explore river valleys, grassland and the mountain landscape above the camp. Read our Lotheni 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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Jacobs Ladder Hike

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