GENADENDAL HIKING TRAIL HIKING TRAIL

he Genadendal Hiking Trail winds through the Conservation Area which lies Route information betweenTT the towns of McGregor, Riviersonderend, The trail is fairly strenuous, leading through private and in the south-. property and traversing the conservation area on The area is approximately 69 500 ha and includes both sides of the Riviersonderend mountain range. It sections of proclaimed, privately-owned mountain offers panoramic views of the as well as the catchment areas, state property, as well as private Worcester-Robertson Karoo. and municipal nature reserves. Riviersonderend The trail is a circular route of 25.3 km and takes two Conservation Area is mountainous and rugged, with days to complete. It begins and ends in Genadendal at rivers, forested kloofs, gorges and high peaks, making the historic Moravian Mission Church which dates back it ideal for adventurous hikers. to 1738. Overnight facilities are available at the church DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY for hikers who prefer to overnight before starting the route. The first day’s stretch is 14.3 km (± 8 hours) All persons entering this conservation area and using its facilities, do so entirely Plants and animals and leads past two pools at Groot and Klein Koffiegat, at their own risk. The Western Cape Nature The area’s varied topography and Mediterranean ending at the farm Die Hoek on the north side of the Conservation Board and/or its employees climate support a rich variety of plants. Mountain fyn- mountain. Overnight accommodation, including braai and/or agents and/or its successors in title shall bos is the predominant vegetation with several species facilities, is available here. The following day’s route is not be liable for any damage, loss, theft, injury, of everlastings, ericas and proteas, including the giant 11 km ( ± 7 hours), returning to Genadendal. accident or death suffered by any person, protea, Protea cynaroides. Dense riverine vegetation howsoever caused. occurs along the many water courses, featuring species Right of Admission Reserved. such as the stream conebush and the wild almond. Hikers please note:

Mammals include grey duiker, grey rhebuck, klip- • You should be fit and well-equipped. springer, baboon and dassie. Leopards occur in these • In summer the area can be extremely hot and mountains but are seldom seen. Hikers may see leop- you are advised to carry water. ard tracks in the sand and scratch marks on the trunks ENQUIRIES • Winters are cold and wet and you should Tel: (023) 625 1621 of old waboom trees. The large tracts of sugarbush adhere to weather warnings as the trail can be attract sugarbirds and brightly dangerous in extreme conditions. RESERVATIONS coloured orangebreasted sun- • A maximum of 24 people per day is allowed, Tel: 0861CAPENATURE birds. Raptors, including black with a maximum of 14 to a group. (227 362 8873) eagles, booted eagles, jackal • The trail and overnight accommodation need to www.capenature.co.za buzzards and rock kestrels, be booked separately. are likely to be seen. CapeNature 7/2010