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46 listings found A 12.5km hike from the Mnweni Cultural Centre with an elevation gain of 347m. GPS track gpxfilename=Mnweni_to_Mnweni_Pools.gpx An extreme 4 days (48 kms) circular hike in Mnweni, traditionally described from Isandlwana Police Post. Arrange current starting access and parking locally. The first day reaches the base o… The route follows a hiking path up the Mahai Valley, past the Mahai Falls, to Witsieshoek Mountain Resort – a climb of some 700m over a distance of 9km. From here to the Sentinel Car Park, a… Mont-aux-sources is in the Free State and this trail run starts at the Sentinel Car Park near Witsieshoek and is via the chain ladders. Recorded trail times (historical) 1. Matt te Water: 2:… From Cathedral Peak Hotel it’s only 2.6 km, but it’s a steep uphill with an elevation gain of 355m. The views from Mushroom are excellent. GPS track gpxfilename=cathedral_peak_hotel_to_mushr… Namahadi Peak is the highest peak in the Free State. This hike / trail run starts from Sentinel Car park and forms part of the 9 Peak Challenge. Recorded trail times (historical) 1. Ruan van… New Beginnings Shelter is located within the ATKV Drakensville Resort. Interpretation by Tim Forssman and Lee Gutteridge (2012): Rhebuck are the most popular choice for the San when they mad… Allow at least 2 days for this long round trip towards the escarpment via Ntonjelana Pass in Mnweni. The approach follows the Ntonjelana River in Mnweni, using Isandlwana Police Post as the … The Oqalweni Forest Walk is about 2 hours over a 5.5 km return route from Cathedral Peak Hotel. It follows the Oqalweni River past the trout hatchery into a forested valley, with a waterfall… The Camel Route approaches Organ Pipes Pass along Camel Ridge, joining the final gully of the pass. It includes exposed traversing and scrambling, with mountain views on both sides of the ri… This walk follows the Thuthumi Ridge approach to Organ Pipes Pass from the Cathedral Peak area. Near the upper pass, the striking rock pinnacles give Organ Pipes its name, with views towards… Otto’s Walk is a short walk of 3 kilometres from the Royal Natal visitor centre, following the Tugela River towards the park gate. Allow about an hour for the outing. Ask the reserve about a… This 6km hike from the Gorge car park climbs 340m to Policeman’s Helmet, with views of the surrounding Royal Natal mountains. Allow for the return to the car park as well as the climb. Explo… Rainbow Gorge is reached from Cathedral Peak Hotel via the slopes below Tryme Hill and the river valley. A shorter walk is about 2 hours (5.5 km); the hotel allows about 4.5 to 5 hours retur… The walk from Cathedral Peak Hotel towards Ribbon Falls is about 3.5km, gaining 358m. The hotel rates its full Ribbon Falls outing as strenuous, so allow for the climb and the return. Ribbon… Rockeries Pass is one of the more accessible escarpment routes in Mnweni, with a path through the pass. It is still a long mountain climb, and mist, erosion and weather can make navigation d… Sherman’s Cave accommodates 10 people and is 3.6 km from Cathedral Peak Hotel; the hike to the cave is all uphill with a total elevation gain of 429m. GPS track gpxfilename=Cathedral_Peak_Ho… Tlanyaku Pass lies between Ndedema Dome and the Sphinx in the Cathedral Peak area. A sustained, steep climb leaves the river approach and reaches a grassy ridge. The walk in and return add t… This magnificent hike starts at the Gorge Car Park leading through stretches of protea veld and forest, and the scenery beyond the Gorge is spectacular. The ladder on this walk is in Tugela … An extreme 3 days hike (40 kms) from the top of Mike’s Pass, ascending Organ Pipes Pass, crossing the escarpment and descending Mlambonja Pass to Cathedral Peak Hotel. Organ Pipes has separa… This uphill walk links Royal Natal with Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge over about 9.5km, gaining 820m. Arrange a return walk or collection before setting out. The lodge’s shorter Mahai walks sta… Xeni Pass is a serious mountain route in the Cathedral Peak area, intended for experienced groups with strong navigation and scrambling skills. Route accounts distinguish North and South for…Mnweni Pools Hike
Mnweni via Rockeries and Mnweni Passes Hike
Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge (from Royal Natal)
Mont-Aux-Sources Peak Trail Run (from Sentinel Car Park)
Mushroom Rock Hike
Namahadi Peak Trail Run
New Beginnings Shelter
Ntonyelana Pass (iNtonyelana) Hike
Oqalweni Forest Walk
Organ Pipes Pass (Camel Route)
Organ Pipes Pass from Cathedral Peak Reserve
Otto's Walk
Policeman's Helmet Hike
Rainbow Gorge Hike
Ribbon Cave and Falls Hike
Rockeries Pass
Sherman's Cave Hike
Tlanyaku Pass
Tugela Gorge Chain Ladder Hike
Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment Hike
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge Hike
Xeni Pass
