Elands River Trail, Limietberg Nature Reserve
Elands River Trail
Trail distance: 7km (4 hours)
Nearest town: Paarl (7km)
Region: Boland
You should always take the following along:
- sunglasses,
- good walking shoes,
- insect repellent,
- refreshments and water,
- camera,
- binoculars
Trail description:
This easy to moderate out-and-back hiking trail is ideal as a winter’s day hike. It starts in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the right after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel. Permit holders can park in the fenced parking area at the tunnel control truck stop, about 70m 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 3.5km (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 for another 0.5km 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 is allowed, with a freshwater angling permit obtainable from our office in Paarl.
Reservations & more information
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