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State Hiking Trails: The Free State offers many interesting and fantastic hiking
trails that range from being educational to simply eco routes. There are an abundance of
hiking trails traversing differing terrains. Overnight facilities on hiking trails
throughout the region are standard and enable the hiker to enjoy the spacious scenery over
a number of days.
The Bushmans Cave Hiking Trail in Fouriesburg allows you to discover Bushman rock art,
magnificent views over Lesotho, an unfinished castle on top of a cliff, an old fort and a
stunning diversity of bird life. Many of the ancient Bushman paintings are well preserved
giving you the once-in-a-life-time opportunity to witness them. There are three different
hiking trails ranging from 3 to 16km in length namely The Hoenderkop Hiking Trail, The Old
Fort Hiking Trail, and The Bird Trail. The Hoenderkop Hiking Trail leads through a gulley
and along ridges to the unfinished castle. The dream of constructing this castle was
halted in 1976 due to lack of funds and it has now become a prominent landmark. From the
top you will experience an uninterrupted view of the magnificent Lesotho. The Old Fort
Hiking Trail leads to a cave full of puzzling Bushman paintings. The hiking trail
eventually leads to an old fort dating back to the Anglo-Boer war. You will experience
magnificent views and historical education. The Bird Trail is a short walk to a shimmering
valley near the overnight camp. Here is where you will find the abundance of magnificent
birds that inhabit this area. Over 103 different species have been identified.
The Christmaskrans Hiking Trail in Marquard is a 13km circular trail taking 1 day to
complete. This beautiful hiking trail will lead to a legendary cave where bewildering
Bushman rock art and sand formations can be seen. Your overnight stay will be in an old
sandstone school that sleeps 8 people and contains mattresses, a woodstove and a bush
toilet.
The Mount-Aux-Sources Hike in Harrismith is a trail that offers you picturesque views of
the gorgeous Drakensberg. The trail will lead you along a terrain that is very mountainous
with deep valleys and high peaks. These peaks are between 3000-3250m above sea level! You
will experience the true way the Sotho people live and may even spot buck, eagles and
vultures. The best part of the trail is passing the magnificent parts of the Drakensberg
region.
The Rhebok Hiking Trail is a 31km circular hiking trail and will take 2 days to complete.
The trail is through a gorgeous mountainous area which boasts many shimmering streams,
waterfalls and looming mountain kloofs. Accommodation consists of the Rhebok Hut which
accommodates 18 people and contains lamps, a stove, cooking utensils, washing facilities,
braai facilities and firewood, 2 flush toilets, a shower and running water.
The Sentinel Hiking Trail is a magnificent trail that leads onto the top of the
Drakensberg plateau. It is here where the snow falls in Winter and makes for the most
exquisite scenery. The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is nestled in the magical
Maluti Mountains and is home to a diversity of mammals namely black wildebeest, eland,
blesbok, oribi, springbok, Burchell's zebra and beautiful birds. It obtained its name from
the magnificent golden-hued sandstone cliffs. This park offers a variety of awesome hiking
trails promising magnificent views. Places of interest include the Van Reenen family
graveyard, the Brandwag buttress rock formation and a gorgeous bird hide at the Langtoon
Dam not to mention the breathe-taking views of the Drakensberg.
The Free State offers numerous awesome hiking trails leading through the most magnificent
terrains. Come and enjoy it with us. |
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Parks and Camping Sites
With over 800 registered caravan parks and campsites, South Africa lends itself to outdoor
living. In the Free State, Caravan Parks offer unique locations ...
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Accommodation
Backpackers hostels and lodges in the Free State, offer excellent value for money, great
locations, warm hospitality and a safe and friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
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