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Hiking
Province: Western Cape
Region: Little Karoo
Type of hike: Day hikes in the Boland
Elands River Trail
Nearest Town: Wellington
Region: Boland
Nature Reserve: Limietberg
Special Interests:
This trail is in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the right after the Worcester exit of the tunnel. There is a fenced parking area for permit holders at the tunnel control truck stop about 700 m from the tunnel.
From the parking area the trail heads back towards the tunnel, and beneath the two bridges a sign indicates the direction of the Elands River Trail. It is about 3,5 km (about 2 hours) to the boundary of the conservation area. The first few hundred metres are the most difficult as the path has been cut out against a very steep slope.
After this section the route becomes easier, following the river along pools and patches of sand. At places the path swings away from the river, climbing quite high and providing panoramic views over the valley. As it descends to the river and leads towards Fisherman's Cave the vegetation becomes more dense. From this overhang the path follows the river a further 0,5 km to the boundary, ending abruptly against steep cliffs.
Hikers should not go further than this point as they will be trespassing on private land.
Angling allowed for permit holders; ideal winter's day hike; dense vegetation
Bookings:
The Reservations Office
Cape Nature Conservation
Private Bag X7
Bellville
7535 Tel: (021) 945-4570
Fax: (021) 945-3457
e-mail: hothol@cnc.org.za
Tariff:
- Adults: R18
- Children: R9
Trail limit: 24 hikers per day
Precautions: No dogs; no fires; no fire arms; no flower picking; no off-road vehicles
Trail Distance: 3,5km
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