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Hennops Dassie Trail

Author: SA Hikes

In the Mountains, Day Hikes, Easy Hikes, Gauteng, Hikes outside a reserve: Gauteng

Total hike distance: 2 km
Elevation gain: 70 metres
Total hiking days: 1

About Hennops Dassie Trail

The Dassie Trail is the shortest of the three Hennops hiking routes and is a good introduction to hiking for families and younger walkers. Although only about 2 km long, it includes some of the features that make Hennops distinctive: river scenery, rocky terrain, historic sites and one of the unusual Hennops River crossings.

Hike Directions

Register at Hadeda Camp and obtain the current trail map before setting off. The trail follows the Hennops River environment before moving through the surrounding rocky landscape.

Depending on current route arrangements, hikers use either the cable car or Waterfall suspension bridge to cross the river. Points of interest include Pruimpie se Gat and the dassie caves.

Allow plenty of time with younger hikers rather than treating the short distance as a race. There are no drinking-water points on the trail, so carry your own water.

About the area

Hennops lies in the river valley between Johannesburg, Pretoria and Hartbeespoort. Indigenous riverine trees, rocky gorges and plateau country create good habitat for birds and other wildlife. The wider trail system also contains traces of old settlements, dolomite mining and historic lime-burning activity.

Website: Hennops Trails
Notes: No pets; no alcohol on the trails. Day visitors currently do not need to pre-book. 

Address & Contact details

Hadeda Camp, Hennops Hiking Trails, R511

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