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  LIMIETBERG  NATURE RESERVE |  PAARL |  WESTERN CAPE HIKING GUIDE

Hiking
Province: Western Cape
Region: Little Karoo
Type of hike: Day hikes in the Boland

Krom River Trail
Nearest Town: Paarl 
Region: Boland 
Nature Reserve: Limietberg 

Special Interests: 
This trail is in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the left after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot tunnel. About 700 m after the tunnel on the left side of the road there is a fenced parking area for permit holder near the tunnel control truck stop. 

From the parking area the trail leads back towards the tunnel (as for the Elands River Trail), and beneath the two bridges a sign indicates the direction of the Krom River Trail. At this point the trail crosses the Krom and Molenaars Rivers and then leads on for about 2,5 km (about 2,5 hours) to the Krom River waterfall.

In winter it is difficult and dangerous to cross, and therefore the trail may be closed during this season. 

The first section (about 10 minutes) of the footpath follows the right bank of the Molenaars River in the direction of the old tunnel. When it reaches the Krom River the path follows the right side of the kloof. At the top end of the kloof the vegetation becomes thicker and the last section of the path leads through indigenous riverine forest to the first waterfall. 

Hikers are cautioned when climbing between the first and second waterfalls, and are advised to carry a rope. The second waterfall and large swimming pool are quite spectacular.

This trail is very popular, but may be inaccessible in winter after heavy rains.

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


Precautions: No dogs; no fires; no fire arms; no flowerpicking; no off-road vehicles; Trail is inaccessible after heavy rains

Trail Distance: 3km

Trail limit: 24 hikers per day