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Kasteelberg Traverse

Saturday, 24 November 2018 by Jacques Niemand 6 Comments

A traverse from Pulpit Rock Winery to Bothmanskloof Pass across the bushy and rocky slopes of Kasteelberg.

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Total distance: 15.04 km
Max elevation: 946 m
Min elevation: 232 m
Total Time: 12:58:47
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Category: Hiking Tags: riebeek kasteel riebeek west route

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Paul
Paul
1 year ago

Hi Jacques

Was looking at doing this traverse. But over 12 hours to do 15 kms? Is that because of a lack of a path along the summit ridge?

Regards
Paul

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Paul de Villiers
Paul de Villiers
Reply to  Paul
8 days ago

This is exactly the question which I also wanted to ask. Jacques?

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Jacques Niemand
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Reply to  Paul de Villiers
3 days ago

No clear path along the ridge which, as you can see from the photos, is quite rugged.

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Paul de Villiers
Paul de Villiers
Reply to  Jacques Niemand
2 days ago

Thank you Jacques. We are planning two days – start early – about 8.30 after drive up from Cape Town, sleep about halfway along the ridge, then complete the hike the following day – hoping to reach Bothmaskloof Pass by mid afternoon. Does this sound reasonable Jacques?

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Jacques Niemand
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Reply to  Paul de Villiers
2 days ago

Yes it does and has been done that way before:

https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/kasteelberg-traverse-10638376

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Paul de Villiers
Paul de Villiers
Reply to  Jacques Niemand
2 days ago

Thanks Jacques – will give feedback once done.

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