A traverse from Pulpit Rock Winery to Bothmanskloof Pass across the bushy and rocky slopes of Kasteelberg.
Total distance: 15.04 km
Max elevation: 946 m
Min elevation: 232 m
Total Time: 12:58:47
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Max elevation: 946 m
Min elevation: 232 m
Total Time: 12:58:47
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
This is exactly the question which I also wanted to ask. Jacques?
No clear path along the ridge which, as you can see from the photos, is quite rugged.
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?
Yes it does and has been done that way before:
https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/kasteelberg-traverse-10638376
Thanks Jacques – will give feedback once done.