3,455 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
1,924 ft
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  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
    Stellenbosch
  • Ref Number
    BC32
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #69675 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
  • Year Opened
    1990
  • Land Owner
    Cape Nature

Hiking trail between the Volstruiskloof Cave and Abseil waterfall and the old mountain club hut. Beautiful views and a nice swimming spot.

Access Info

Permits available on Banhoek Conservancy website or QR code or Boschendal Trail centre

More Stats for Mountain club to Volstruiskloof Cave and Abseil Waterfall hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    121 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,745 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,803 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,926 ft
  • Grade
    3.5%
  • Grade max
    -22.6%
  • Grade min
    95.3%
  • Distance climb
    1,942 ft
  • Distance down
    1,168 ft
  • Distance flat
    344 ft
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