Botterboom Hiking Trail, De Doorns, Western Cape
The Botterboom Hiking Trail near De Doorns, is fairly new and takes a route through the beautiful Hex River Valley, a huge area devoted to table grapes.
This hike is suited to serious hikers, as well as casual lovers of the outdoors. The entire length of the Botterboom Hiking Trail takes two and a half days, but there are shorter options. Sleep-over facilities (hut / tents) are available.
The first day of this carefully designed trail takes you up and along the top of the mountains near Osplaas, with breath-taking views of the Valley and the Matroosberg mountains. Your gradual descent crosses the 19th century railway line on the way to ScoobyDoo, a hut where you’ll spend the night around a campfire.
The second day negotiates the lower mountains up to the prominent Appaskop (850m). The view from here is even better as the entire Hex River Valley is visible. From here the trail takes you to the old Tunnel Railway Station. Tents, firewood and fresh water are provided for your self-catering overnight.
For more experienced hikers there is the option of hiking across old railway bridges to the Kaffrarian Rifles Monument and on to Tafelberg (1100m), the highest peak in the region. From Tafelberg, not only the Hex River Valley is visible, but also the Koo valley to the east. The night is spent back at Tunnel Station.
The final day leads down the Osplaas valley and follows the railway service road back towards Veldskoen.
The hike starts and finishes at the Veldskoen Padstal, 4.5km beyond De Doorns, 150km from Cape Town on the N1 to the North. Day permits must be obtained at the Veldskoen Padstal. Veldskoen is open 7 days a week from 08:00 to 17:00 and offers all your necessities with regards to food and drinks.
Overnight trips must be booked so please contact Stephaan Jordaan at Hexpass Ecotrek. Tel: 084 206 4388 or 083 292 0348, Email.
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