Lotheni Nature Reserve MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Himeville)
DISTANCE » 14km
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GRADING »
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[ OVERVIEW ]
On your bike
The beautiful Lotheni Valley and the Lotheni Nature Reserve lies in the Southern Drakensberg Mountains, and a mountain bike trail has been established in the reserve along tarred road and singletrack. There is a steep downhill to a stream on this trail, so rather dismount if it is beyond your current skills level. The trail goes past the historical Gelib Tree site and returns along the tarred road.
The hiking trail, of which the MTB route forms part, is called the Gelib Tree Trail. The tree was planted as a memorial to soldiers killed in the Abyssinian campaign in the Second World War. On a warm day it’s essential to stop for a swim at the magnificent “Cool Pools”. Even in summer, always take warm clothing – the weather up in the mountains can change to freezing cold in just a few minutes.
Off your bike
The reserve offers hiking, fishing and natural rock pool swimming.
CONTACT
Route information: Eduard Goosen, Officer in Charge
Address: PO Box 14, Himeville, 3256
Telephone: (033) 702 0540 (Bookings) or (033) 702 0061 (Info)
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Website: www.kznwildlife.com
[ FAST FACTS ]
GRADING: Moderate
DURATION: 2 Hours
CONFIGURATION :
START POINT: Start in the Lotheni Nature Reserve
TERRAIN: Tarred road, single-track, steep downhills
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MORE INFORMATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors must pay a gate fee. Gate times:Winter (April to September) 06:00 to 18:00 Summer (October to March) 05:00 to 19:00
FACILITIES: Self-catering accommodation in chalets or cottages and a campsite. Children’s playground. The reserve offers hiking, fishing and natural rock pool swimming.
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