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SaveOur 4 Star Platrand Lodge is in a malaria free area and 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg. Established on the farm Fourie’s Kraal on the Southern boundaries of Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal.
Constructed in the style of the colonial era with long overhanging roofs and generous verandahs, and set in an enchanting valley, Platrand Lodge has so much to offer: from luxury accommodation to conference and wedding facilities with impressive views and friendly service.
ACTIVITIES
There are loads of activities to keep you occupied during your stay such as hunting (in season), mountain biking, a gym and swimming pool, fishing, hiking and much more. Situated on the Ladysmith-Battlefields Route Kwazulu-Natal, one of the oldest, undisturbed battlefields in the world (Wagon Hill, Caesar’s Camp, Burgher Memorial, etc.) is literally a stone throw away.
GAME HUNTING
Our Lodge is situated in a malaria free area just 5 km south of Ladysmith on the N11. The farm is 3680 ha fully fenced consisting of 70% bushveld. Situated 14 km from the N3 just 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg
Constructed in the style of the colonial era with long overhanging roofs and generous verandahs, and set in an enchanting valley, Platrand Lodge has so much to offer: from luxury accommodation to conference and wedding facilities with impressive views and friendly service.
ACTIVITIES
There are loads of activities to keep you occupied during your stay such as hunting (in season), mountain biking, a gym and swimming pool, fishing, hiking and much more. Situated on the Ladysmith-Battlefields Route Kwazulu-Natal, one of the oldest, undisturbed battlefields in the world (Wagon Hill, Caesar’s Camp, Burgher Memorial, etc.) is literally a stone throw away.
GAME HUNTING
Our Lodge is situated in a malaria free area just 5 km south of Ladysmith on the N11. The farm is 3680 ha fully fenced consisting of 70% bushveld. Situated 14 km from the N3 just 2 hours from Durban and 3 hours from Johannesburg
source: Pltrand Lodge Website
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
Land Manager: Jabu Campher
google parking directions Access Info:
Please register at the Lodge reception prior to accessing property.
Disclaimer:
Trail permit required to use trails. Available through Platrand reservations or at Lodge reception.
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- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
36 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
Region Details
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 1
- 1
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- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 36
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,137 ft
- Total Vertical
- 553 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,896 ft
- Photos
- 4
- Ridden Counter
- 42
Popular Platrand Lodge Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Road 1 | |||
| PL009 | |||
| Connector | |||
| PL012 | |||
| PL003 | |||
| PL017 | |||
| PL016 | |||
| PL011 | |||
| Parking | |||
| PL005 | |||
| PL001 | |||
| PL004 | |||
| Lodge Road | |||
| PL015 | |||
| Access Road 3 |
Platrand Lodge Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platrand: Marnus' Route | 11 miles |
Videos of Platrand Lodge Mountain Bike
5:14 |
247 |
Feb 25, 2021
0:54 |
371 |
Feb 25, 2021
0:37 |
264 |
Feb 25, 2021
6:21 |
219 |
Feb 25, 2021
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melofit | wishlist | trail | activity #25844757 | Jan 2, 2022 @ 6:23am Jan 2, 2022 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #22779446 | Sep 3, 2021 @ 3:16pm Sep 3, 2021 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | trail | activity #16933868 and 7 more | Feb 28, 2021 @ 3:03pm Feb 28, 2021 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | trail | activity #16845114 and 3 more | Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:54am Feb 25, 2021 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | photo | activity #16844830 and 3 more | Feb 25, 2021 @ 11:40am Feb 25, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observation Hill | 4.5 km | ||||
| Nambiti Private Nature Reserve | 14 km | ||||
| Cathkin Trails | 2 | 9 | 2 | 32.3 km | |
| Mountain Splendour Eco Resort | 3 | 7 | 34.2 km | ||
| Dragons Peak Adventure Centre | 1 | 2 | 1 | 35.9 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 36 | 37 miles | 3,136 ft | 14 miles | 554 ft | #12,863 | #202 | 4 | 1 | 22 | ||
| E-Bike | 36 | 37 miles | 3,136 ft | 14 miles | 554 ft | #5,201 | #149 | |||||
| Hike | 36 | 37 miles | 3,136 ft | 14 miles | 554 ft | #11,865 | #184 | |||||
| Trail Running | 36 | 37 miles | 3,136 ft | 14 miles | 554 ft | #11,783 | #183 |
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