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Hennops
Hiking Trail
Magaliesberg
When we book a
hiking trail we often book trails that mean traveling for two or three hours and
forget to consider those trails that are closer to home. Hennops Hiking Trail is
situated within easy reach of both Johannesburg (40Km) and Pretoria (25Km) and
offers some excellent hiking. There are two trails to choose from and two camps
for visitors who would like to spend the weekend. Day visitors are welcome.
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The
Krokodilberg Trail
This trail is
11,33Km long and illustrates the full diversity of the area. It starts of
by following the bank of the Hennops river for some distance before
crossing the river via a suspension bridge. |
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There are some
interestingly shaped Dolomite formations to be seen along the trail. |
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The trail
eventually ascends to the plateau and passes an interesting cave known as
Pruimpie's cave. This is where one of the owners family once live for a
time. There are also other historical sites such as the place that was
once used as a veld hospital during the Anglo Boer war. |
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The trail
climbs steeply away from the river valley and there are some lovely views
of the surrounding Magaliesberg mountains. The trail eventually leads the
hiker back to the Hennops river and a crossing by means of a hand operated
cable car. From here it is a short walk back to the camps. |
The Zebra Trail
This consists of a
relatively easy 6,15Km walk through the fenced game camp. Here you can see a
variety of wildlife native to the African bush.
Accommodation
Loerie Camp
This camp
accommodates up to 20 people in 3 rondavels. There is a communal kitchen
equipped with electricity, fridge, 2-plate stove and pots and pans. There is an
ablution block with showers and toilets.
Hadeda camp
This camp accommodates
18 people in an old farmhouse. The facilities are the same as those at the
Loerie camp.
Conclusion
The Hennops Trail
offers a surprising variety for the hiker. It is very close to the main cities
of Gauteng and ideal if you want a weekend getaway or just a days outing to go
hiking.
'In a Nutshell'
| Distance from nearest
town |
Johannesburg 40km
Pretoria 25km |
| Access road status |
The short access road
is rutted but should be easily passable by
ordinary cars |
| Trail type |
Day trails |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Marking |
Generally well marked
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| GPS Co-ordinates |
R511 turnoff onto
access road S25 47.878 E27 59.511
Parking area S25 47.886
E27 59.191 |
| Cell phone reception |
Sporadic cellphone
reception along trail |
| Facilities |
Picnic area and
swimming pool available |
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