PEAK
1.086 m
KM
9.8
DURATION
5 Hrs
DIFFICULTY
EASY
2019 - This scenic trail starts at the Bainskloof Corner Lodge parking area, near De Nek. It winds across the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. After about 3.5km, you can plunge into the river’s inviting mountain pools. The final steep ascent leads you to a stunning three-tiered waterfall. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the colourful disas and giant proteas are in bloom.
WORTH KNOWING
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Limietberg is a pristine nature World Heritage Site reserve tucked away in the Du Toitskloof Mountains (1996 m), near Paarl. It stretches from Franschhoek in the S, E towards Groot Drakenstein, and N as far as Voëlvlei Dam.
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Some 102 000 ha of fynbos-covered mountain slopes, challenging cliffs, and indigenous river valleys make up the Limietberg Nature Reserve. The area is an important water catchment for the Breede and Berg Rivers.
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The reserve gets extremely hot and dry in summer, but in winter the high mountain peaks are capped with snow.
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Small antelope, baboon and the occasional caracal and leopard occur. Spot endemic birds such as the Cape sugarbird and the protea canary, as well as the majestic black eagle.
