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Echo Ravine Hike
Echo Ravine Hike
Echo Ravine Hike
Echo Ravine Hike
Echo Ravine Hike
Echo Ravine Hike

About Echo Ravine Hike

Echo Ravine is one of the most picturesque short routes in Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Starting at the Glen Reenen Rest Camp the gentle, marked route moves upward into a spectacular ravine. Near the ravine itself, the main path tends to split into many sub-paths; most go to the same place but some just lead to dead-ends. It is probably best to stick to the most well-worn path.

Hike Directions

It should take 25 minutes to reach the ravine, where erosion has created a cavern between two cliffs that nearly meet 10-15 m above. During the rainy season (October – March) water trickles from the overhanging cliffs to create an eerie atmosphere in the cool and shady hollow. The whole back-and-forth route is only 1.8 km so it is a great little walk that can be incorporated with hike to Brandwag Buttress or Wodehouse Peak.

About the area

Golden Gate Highlands National Park is secretly tucked away in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains and surrounded by breathtaking scenery of wildlife and lush vegetation.

The Golden Gate National Park is a Free State Nature Reserve in South Africa, located in the north eastern part of Free State and derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the sandstone cliffs, especially the imposing Brandwag rock. The area is famous for its captivating scenery, invigorating climate and the accommodation offered in hotel rooms, rondavels (round huts) and self-catering chalets.

Address & Contact details

Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Free State

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Track Map

GPS Track Details
Track length: 910.0 m
Total ascent: 159 m
Total descent: 0 m
Difficulty Level: 2/5 - Easy

Location Map