Hiking trails at Cathedral Peak - Central Drakensberg
Set within the central region of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, the Cathedral Peak area boasts some of the Central Drakensberg's best hiking trails and rock art.
Mushroom Rock
A fair 1 hr hike (2 kms)
This is a fairly steep hike, which leads up behind the hotel to a large
mushroom-shaped rock.
Old Furrow Trail
There are displays along the route which makes the trail is convenient
for school groups. The trail gives views of the Bushman's River and
wild animals especially buck may be seen in the open grassland. Picnic
sites are available.
Oqalweni Forest Walk
An easy 2 hrs hike (5.5 kms)
This route is ideal for hikers who prefer secluded outings. It starts from
the Cathedral Peak Hotel, past the trout hatchery and along the Oqalweni
River to a waterfall and pool.
Oqalweni Valley
A moderate 5 hrs hike (16.5 kms)
This hike gives you a grand tour of the valley. The path passes through a
number of habitats. It starts at the Cathedral Peak path past Shermans Cave,
but takes the left fork of the contour path around the top of the Oqalweni
Valley and back down one tree hill.
Rainbow Gorge
A fair 2 hrs hike (5.5 kms)
This is probably one of the most picturesque hikes in the area. From the
hotel skirt the base of Tryme Hill westwards, then eastwards on the path
into the gorge. Once in the gorge itself the path follows the river.
Tarn and Tryme Hills
A hike of4 hrs (10 kms)
This half-day outing affords grand views of the escarpment and close up encounters
with some high spires and butresses, as well as the possibility of exploring
the forests around the available falls, all on the same stream, a tributory
of the Mhlonhlo River.
Cathedral Peak, Central Drakensberg.
Tseketseke Camp Site
A moderate -severe 4 hrs hike (9.5 kms)
This hike takes one into the mountains directly below Cleft Peak which dominates
the area betweeen Cathedral Peak and Champagne Castle.
Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment Hike
An extreme 3 days hike (40 kms)
The route starts at the top of Mike's Pass near Cathedral Peak Hotel, up
the long ridge and the very steep Organ Pipes Pass. Traverse the escarpment
and descend via Mlambonja Pass. This hike is classified extreme and for good
reason. Not to be undertaken by the unfit or inexperienced. Mike's Pass to
Cathedral Peak Hotel via Organ Pipes.
Hiking trails at Cathedral Peak - Central Drakensberg
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Hiking trails at Cathedral Peak - Central Drakensberg recomends:
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| Blue
Pool and Nyosi Grotto - A easy 2 hrs or 5.5 kms hike |
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A short hike in the Cathedral Peak area, starting from the hotel and following
the Nyosi River southwards. |
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| Cathedral
Peak Hike - An extreme 6 to 7 hrs hike - 10km. |
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A long arduous hike requiring a high level of fitness. Starts from Cathedral
Peak Hotel, up the path to the Cathedral Ridge. Rock scrambling is often necessary
due to rock slides on the gully below the peak. |
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| Cathedral
Peak to Ndedema - A moderate to severe hike of 3 hours or 3.5 kms |
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A long hard hike
- Starts at Cathedral Peak Hotel, up to contour path below Cathedral
range and follows it southwards. Hike passes underneath the main escarpment and
back down the Ndedema Gorge. |
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| Ganabu
Ridge and Baboon Rock - A severe 6 hr hike(15kms) |
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The hike starts on the Cathedral Peak route
and then branches off to the right, going down into the Nxwaye valley,
up the Ganabu Ridge and down Baboon Rock. |
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| Mlambonja
Pass to Twins Cave - A severe 6-8 hrs hike (11 kms) |
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From Cathedral Peak Hotel the path follows
the river past the trout hatchery and up to the top of the little
berg above the mlambonja river. The pass is consistently very steep
and long. |
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| Mlambonja
Valley (3) - A moderate 30 mins - 2 hrs hike (1,5 - 5,2 kms) |
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There are three hikes, the lower valley 1,5 km, neptunes pool 4,2 km and marble
baths 5,2 km. The Mlambonja Pass Route bypasses most of the lower river valley.
All hikes begin at the Cathedral Peak Hotel.
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| Ndedema
to Monk's Cowl - A moderate 2 day hike(27.5 kms) |
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A long hard hike on the Contour Path - Starts
at Cathedral Peak Hotel, up to contour path below Cathedral range
and follows it southwards. Hike passes underneath the main escarpment
and back down the Ndedema Gorge. |
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Hiking trails at Cathedral Peak - Central Drakensberg
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South Africa offers among the world's finest horse riding safaris - from reliving
the horrors of the Zulu battlefields on horseback to experiencing the majestic
Drakensberg mountains from the comforts of your saddle. The advantages of horseback
game viewing is that animals are happy to allow you to get a great deal closer!
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