About this Trail
The 3-4 days of this trail include many of the Drakensberg’s best views, sunset from Rolands Cave (if you can find it), sunrise while climbing Cleft Peak, and 360° views from the top of Cathedral Peak – and these are just some of the many highlights of the trail.
Trail Highlights
Route Profile
1476 m
at 0.0 km
Drag the marker, or tap anywhere on the chart, to read elevation at any distance along the trail. Numbered points mark waypoints along the route.
Distance
38.7 km
Highest
3275 m
Gain
3225 m
Duration
16h 29m
Avg slope
16.7%
Max slope
136%
Difficulty
Extreme
Crux rating
Strenuous
Slope distribution
Advanced route statistics
Longest climb
4.4 km
Longest descent
3.5 km
Steepest climb
100%
Steepest descent
-136%
Average altitude
2115 m
Running pace
11 min/km
Climb angle
9.5°
Total descent
3226 m
Daily Breakdown
Day 1
Day 1
Distance
—
Elevation Gain
—
Day 2
Day 2
Distance
—
Elevation Gain
—
Day 3
Day 3
Distance
—
Elevation Gain
—
Day 4
Day 4
Distance
—
Elevation Gain
—
Gallery
Looking for a guide?
Browse certified local guides who lead experiences on this trail.
Book a Guided Experience
A certified guide transforms this trail. Includes permit, safety equipment and deep local knowledge.
Find a Guide → Book on Custom DatesRequest a private trip instead of joining a scheduled departure