Categories : Drakensberg Trail Running (14)
Tracks
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Cathedral Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 17.96 km.
- Time: 2h 19m 33s.
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Cathedral Peak is a mountain in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is a 3 004 m high free standing mountain in the Drakensberg. The mountain is also known as Mponjwana by the local Amangwane people. Cathedral Peak is part of the Cathedral Ridge which is at right angles to the main range. -
Champagne Castle Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 36.86 km.
- Time: 5h 54m 00s.
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The track shown is from Monks Cowl and up Greys Pass to Champagne Castle which is the 2nd highest peak in South Africa. -
Drakensberg Grand Traverse FKT
- Distance: 208.24 km.
- Time: 2d 17h 49m 00s.
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The Drakensberg Grand Traverse (DGT) has no set route and is largely off trail. Most people will cover in the vicinity of 210 kilometers and climb more than 9,000 meters. The DGT is seen as a backpacking destination for the very fit and experienced. The basic rules are that have to pass through... -
Fern Forest and Blue Grotto Loop Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 6.03 km.
- Time: 0h 33m 46s.
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This is a circular trail run starting at the boom below Drakensberg Canopy Tours (situated opposite the Drakensberg Sun - where the old Cathkin Park Hotel used to be) going up through Fern Forest and then down to Blue Grotto waterfall and pools. You then run through an indigenous forest and... -
Giants Castle Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 28.02 km.
- Time: 6h 13m 51s.
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Giants Castle peak is located in the Giants Castle nature reserve. It was named by its appearance of a giant lying on his back. The trail run starts at the parking lot at Giant's Camp and follows the route up Giant's Pass and then to Giants Castle Peak. -
Giants Cup Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 58.9 km.
- Time: 6h 38m 58s.
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The Giants Cup trail is the only established trail in the Drakensberg. The hike is over 5 days (and 5 nights accommodation in the Drakensberg) and is 58.9km's in total. The first day is 12.8 km's and you stay in Pholela Hut. Day two is 8.8 km's and you stay in Mzimkhulwana Hut. Day 3 is 12 km's... -
Mafadi / Ntheledi Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 42.36 km.
- Time: 5h 47m 59s.
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Mafadi/Ntheledi peak is the highest peak in South Africa,The name Mafadi (meaning the Mother of Fadi). The original Sotho name Ntheledi (meaning "Makes me slip", refers to the nearby stream) it is considered by some to be a more relevant and the correct name. The track shown is from... -
Mnweni Marathon
- Distance: 36.98 km.
- Time: 4h 41m 00s.
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The Mnweni marathon is a 38 km trail run that starts at the Mnweni Cultural and Hiking Centre and ascends 1800m up the Mnweni Pass to the top of the Drakensberg, traverses for a short stretch through Lesotho and the source of the Orange River, before descending the Rockeries Pass and back to the... -
Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge (from Royal Natal)
- Distance: 49.43 km.
- Time: 4h 22m 19s.
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Your route will take you through the Mahai Valley and up towards the escarpment where you will have to tackle the chain ladders and then scramble down the Gully. This race is a spectacular adventure, and worth every ache you will suffer afterwards! The route follows a hiking path up the Mahai... -
Mont-Aux-Sources Peak Trail Run FKT (from Sentinal Car Park)
- Distance: 14.54 km.
- Time: 2h 25m 29s.
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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. -
Namahadi Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 26.5 km.
- Time: 5h 11m 45s.
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Namahadi Peak is the highest peak in the Free State. This hike / trail run starts from Sentinal Car park and forms part of the 9 Peak Challenge. -
Rhino Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 20.01 km.
- Time: 2h 20m 00s.
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Rhino Peak (Thaba Ngcobo) is located in the Garden Castle area. The start is at the Garden Castle office and the route is generally up Mashai Pass. -
Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 16.11 km.
- Time: 1h 59m 53s.
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Sterkhorn (Mount Memory) is in the Monks Cowl area. At the top you will find the M.O.T.H memory cross. For very fit and experienced hikers / trail runners Sterkhorn can be reached on a day hike. -
Thabana Ntlenyana Peak Trail Run FKT
- Distance: 34.49 km.
- Time: 4h 03m 35s.
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Thabana Ntlenyana, which literally means "Beautiful little mountain" in Sotho language, is the highest point in Lesotho and the highest mountain in Southern Africa. The track is from the border post at Sani Top.