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Limietberg Nature Reserve Hiking Trails
For more information on hiking trails check out www.capenature.org.za
Overnight Bookings for the Limietberg Hiking Trail:
General tourism enquiries:
(021) 426 0723
(021) 423 9611
capenature@tourismcapetown.co.za
Tourism reservation office: (for overnight hiking permits)
(021) 659 3500
bookings@capenature.co.za
Limietberg Hiking Trail
Nearest town: Wellington
Region: Boland
Trail distance: Day One 13km
Day Two is 8km plus depending on the route you choose.
Trail limit: Groups limited to 12 people, with a maximum of 24 people allowed on the trail per day
Trail description:
This trail has now changed from a linear trail to a circular trail. The trail now starts at Tweede Tol (safe parking available) and you hike in a southerly direction to Eerste Tol to Bainskloof Corner Lodge . The next day you have 3 choices to hike back to Tweede Tol
- You can either hike back along the route you walked the day before
- You can walk back along the Bainskloof pass for a cultural historical perspective
- Or you can walk down the Rockhopper trail (in the river) but this may only be done in summer
No fires are allowed along the route. It is important to carry water during summer as sources can be unreliable. It is also advisable to begin early in summer in order to avoid the midday heat, as conditions can be very hot.
Please note:
The Limietberg Hut at Limietberg Nature Reserve is closed. Bainskloof Corner Lodge is the new overnight stop.
Bobbejaans River Trail
Nearest town: Wellington (10km)
Region: Boland
Trail distance: 9km (6 hours)
Trial description:
This is a moderate out-and-back trail that runs along the Bobbejaans River (a tributary of the Witte River) in Bainskloof and finally leads to a waterfall.
It starts at Eerste Tol parking area where vehicles can be left. About 50m from the parking area there is a wooden style over a wire fence. From here, the trail leads down into the kloof to cross the Witte River. A short climb out of the kloof leads to a contour high above the Bobbejaans River. From here it is an easy walk to the waterfall at the top end of the kloof. About 3,5km along the trail, a turn-off leads down to swimming spots on the river. Just before the three-tiered Bobbejaans waterfall, the last 750m of the footpath cuts into the steep slopes on the right of the kloof.
This Limietberg trail is very popular in summer when the disas and giant proteas are in bloom. In winter the Witte River may be very full, making it dangerous to cross. The trail may be closed in winter.
Happy Valley Trail
Trail distance: 9km (6 hours)
Nearest Town: Wellington (10km)
Region: Boland
Trail description:
This easy out-and-back walk starts in Bainskloof and is the ideal walk for families and beginners.
It begins at Eerste Tol, where vehicles may be parked, and leads up a jeep track past the ruins of an old house and a monument commemorating the 1895 Witte River disaster. The trail features a number of beautiful and accessible rock pools. The secluded Junction Pools, where the two rivers meet, is the most popular destination and also the end of the route. Return via the same path.
Rock Hopper Trail
Trail distance: 8km (6 hours)
Nearest Town: Wellington (10km)
Region: Boland
Trial description:
This linear trail in Bainskloof is moderate to difficult, depending on your level of fitness. The strenuous sections involve rock hopping, swimming and lots of adventure.
Find your own way down the boulder-strewn riverbed surrounded by riverine bush. Although most of the water obstacles can be side-stepped, there's no getting around a pool near Tweede Tol which you will have to wade through.
The trail starts at Bainskloof Lodge, Bainskloof Pass and follows the Witte River to
the finish at the Tweede Tol picnic site. Because it is a linear trail, you will need a vehicle at the start and another at the finish.
The route is not open when the river is too high. Hazards include volatile weather, flooding rivers after rain, slippery rocks, wind and ticks!
