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Central Drakensberg · Multi-Day Hike

Mafadi

Starting point: Injisuthi hutted camp

Strenuous

Distance

44.9 km

Elevation Gain

+2436m

Duration

3N/4D

Difficulty

Strenuous

About this Trail

Conquer Mafadi, the highest point in South Africa at 3,450 meters. This challenging expedition requires endurance, navigation skills, and a love for grand mountain adventure.

Trail Highlights

Heartbreak Hill | Never Never
Centenary Hut
Judge’s Pass
Mafadi Summit

Route Profile

1447 m

at 0.0 km

Alt. m1,5002,0002,5003,000
0.0 km11 km22 km34 km45 km

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Distance

44.9 km

Highest

3452 m

Gain

2436 m

Duration

16h 44m

Avg slope

10.8%

Max slope

104%

Difficulty

Extreme

Crux rating

Moderate

Slope distribution

0–5% · 38%
5–10% · 26%
10–15% · 14%
15–20% · 5%
20–30% · 8%
30%+ · 9%
Advanced route statistics

Longest climb

5.5 km

Longest descent

5.5 km

Steepest climb

104%

Steepest descent

-104%

Average altitude

2852 m

Running pace

9 min/km

Climb angle

6.2°

Total descent

2436 m

Daily Breakdown

Day 1

Day 1

Strenuous

Distance

15 km

Elevation Gain

850m

Day 2

Day 2

Extreme

Distance

12 km

Elevation Gain

800m

Day 3

Day 3

Strenuous

Distance

15 km

Elevation Gain

350m

Day 4

Day 4

Moderate

Distance

15 km

Elevation Gain

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Trail Info

RegionCentral Drakensberg
Route typeOut and back
Distance44.9 km
Elevation+2436m
Duration3N/4D
Days4
DifficultyStrenuous