Since Blinkwater ravine became dangerous and was closed, the Diagonal path is the first way up the Atlantic side from Kloof Nek along the Pipe Track, and is a justifiably popular route. However, the Porcupine ravine watercourse gets washed away by winter
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-33.97, 18.39 · rel 6198096
-33.97, 18.39 · rel 6198096
Diagonal Route
1,8 km from start to finish .
Western Cape · -33.97°N ·
18.39°E
1,8km
Distance
+550m
Ascent
demanding_mountain_hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
Lively
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× cave
Diagonal Cave
cave ·
on the route
1,8 km
100%
Barrier Cave
cave ·
112 m off route
1,8 km
100%
Valken Cave
cave ·
203 m off route
1,8 km
100%
Kasteel Buttress Cave
cave ·
335 m off route
1,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Diagonal Route is 1.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Diagonal Route takes approximately 28 min to complete.
No, Diagonal Route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Diagonal Route starts near coordinates -33.9611, 18.3935.
Diagonal Route is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.