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OSM map layer · LineString
-33.96, 23.16 · rel 17072053
-33.96, 23.16 · rel 17072053
Black Elephant Trail
A 8,4 km loop walk in Western Cape.
Loop walk
start = finish · Western Cape
8,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
King Edward VII Big Tree
Attraction ·
on the route
0,3 km
4%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Black Elephant Trail is 8.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Black Elephant Trail takes approximately 2h 7min to complete.
Yes, Black Elephant Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Black Elephant Trail starts near coordinates -33.9489, 23.1571.
Black Elephant Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Black Elephant Trail is maintained and managed by Sanparks.