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GRASKOP HIKING TRAILS

The splendours of the region can be enjoyed by anyone, but! Those who take the trouble to experience these same splendours as a hiker on any of the 2,3,4 or 5 day hiking trails in the area surely do get the best out of the bargain.

If you are an inveterate hiker it is possible for you to spend up to twenty days on the trails which meander from Sabie to Graskop; from Graskop to the dam in the Blyde River Canyon; from Pilgrims Rest to the Dam (or back to Pilgrims Rest); and which take you through many different climatic zones; from the highest point, 2115m to the lowest point at 630m through the last vestiges of incredibly species-rich montane grassveld which once covered the entire region; or through indigenous riverine ad other forests and some pine plantations; and overpowering all of this, the Healing power of “getting back to nature:. The accommodation at the overnight huts – for the most part – consists of bunkbeds with mattresses; cold showers, flush or bush toilets; braai sites; pots; and lots of fresh air.

Details:

Blyde River Canyon Hiking Trail

  • 30 km / 3 days
  • From Paradise Camp (near God’s Window) to just beyond the Blyde River Canyon Wall.

Fanie Botha Hiking Trail

  • 73 kms / 5 days
  • From SAFCOL offices (near Bridal Veil Falls just outside Sabie) to God’s Window
  • 2,3,4 day variation possible
  • For information and reservations Tel (013) 767 1833

Prospectors Hiking Trail

  • 58 kms / 5 days
  • From and back to Pilgrims Rest or to various places on the shorter routes.
  • 3 & 4 day variations are possible
  • For information and reservations Tel (013) 767 1833

 

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CONTACT DETAILS: P.O. Box 45; Graskop; 1270; Mpumalanga; South Africa
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