Elands River Hiking Trail
Elands River Hiking 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.
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