Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape | Cape Town Hikes | Hiking
Guides for the Riebeek Kasteel Hiking Trail located in Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape |
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Riebeek
Kasteel is an inselberg 945m, protruding from golden wheat
fields in the Swartland (park on the farm Gloria after asking
permission of the farmer). From the second gate and a patch
of large trees, go right to the perimeter fence and follow
this line to the tower and beacon. Scaling the renosterveld-covered
slopes entails rock hopping along an occasional game track.
On reaching the summit, the view makes up for the rough terrain
with views of Table Mountain 100km away, the Groot Winterhoek
Range, Riebeek Wes, the PPC cement factory and the farm Ongegund,
birthplace of General Jan Smuts.
Submitted by Karen Watkins
(Author of Adventure Walks & Scrambles
in the Cape Peninsula)
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Where: Riebeek
Kasteel is an inselberg 945m, protruding from
golden wheat fields in the Swartland
Start/End: Park
on the farm Gloria after asking permission of
the farmer.
Phone: (022)
461 2016 Gerrie or Ursula.
Walk Duration: Walking time depends on fitness and route
but allow a minimum of four hours.
Type of Terrain: Rough
terrain
Difficulty: There
are no paths and the terrain is rough so long pants
and sleeves are advisable and fitness is essential.
Weather Report:
Click
here to plan your hiking day noting daily wind directions
and temperatures. |
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Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape | Cape Town Hikes | Hiking
Guides for the Riebeek Kasteel Hiking Trail located in Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape |
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