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Central Drakensberg · Multi-Day Hike

Wonder Valley Cave via Shada Ridge

Starting point: Monks cowl nature reserve

Moderate

Distance

27.0 km

Elevation Gain

+1069m

Duration

9h 59m

Difficulty

Moderate

About this Trail

A beautiful large and spacious cave with views befitting the name Wonder valley.

Trail Highlights

Blindman’s corner
Shada ridge
Wonder valley cave
Natural pool

Route Profile

1483 m

at 0.0 km

Alt. m1,4001,6001,8002,000
0.0 km6.8 km14 km20 km27 km

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Distance

27.0 km

Highest

2194 m

Gain

1069 m

Duration

9h 59m

Avg slope

7.9%

Max slope

82%

Difficulty

Strenuous

Crux rating

Moderate

Slope distribution

0–5% · 53%
5–10% · 19%
10–15% · 10%
15–20% · 7%
20–30% · 6%
30%+ · 5%
Advanced route statistics

Longest climb

0.9 km

Longest descent

1.6 km

Steepest climb

82%

Steepest descent

-73%

Average altitude

1764 m

Running pace

9 min/km

Climb angle

4.5°

Total descent

1071 m

Daily Breakdown

Day 1

Day 1

Moderate

Distance

Elevation Gain

Day 2

Day 2

Easy

Distance

Elevation Gain

Gallery

Where to Stay

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Trail Info

RegionCentral Drakensberg
Route typeLoop
Distance27.0 km
Elevation+1069m
Duration9h 59m
Days2
DifficultyModerate