Amatola Hiking Trail

01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Remote Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +4900 m elevation range –

0 km 36,2 km 72,4 km

02 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start

Quarter of the way

Halfway

Three quarters

Finish

03 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

Amatola Hiking Trail

at 0,0 km

Amatola Hiking Trail Day 6: Zingcuka Hut - Tyume River

at 72,4 km

04 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

No photos of this route yet

Are you the first to walk it? Your photo will appear here — with credit.

Share the first photo

05 · no reports yet

What hikers experienced

No reports yet

20 hikers viewed this route.

Are you the first to hike it? Log your trip

Sign in to submit your own report.

Log completion · Start your adventure

Have you walked it?

Sign in to log your hike — it will appear on your profile too.

06 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

How long is the Amatola Hiking Trail hiking route?

Amatola Hiking Trail is 72.4 km long.

How long does it take to walk Amatola Hiking Trail?

At an average walking pace, Amatola Hiking Trail takes approximately 18h 1min to complete.

Is Amatola Hiking Trail a loop trail?

No, Amatola Hiking Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.

What are the start coordinates of Amatola Hiking Trail?

Amatola Hiking Trail starts near coordinates -32.7398, 27.2984.

What fitness level is needed for Amatola Hiking Trail?

Amatola Hiking Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.

Who maintains the Amatola Hiking Trail trail?

Amatola Hiking Trail is maintained and managed by The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.