The Dikkop Trail is a circular walk (9.5 -22.3km) (meanders up north) which includes pristine strandveld, dune veld and a 2km walk along the beach. The walk is most spectacular in spring when the wild flowers along the route are in bloom.
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-33.64, 18.43 · rel 12243337
-33.64, 18.43 · rel 12243337
Dikkop Trail
20,5 km from Visitor Centre covered parking to Visitor Centre covered parking .
Visitor Centre covered parking
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Visitor Centre covered parking
linear
20,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Dikkop Trail is 20.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Dikkop Trail takes approximately 5h 6min to complete.
No, Dikkop Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Visitor Centre covered parking to Visitor Centre covered parking. Plan ahead for return transport.
Dikkop Trail starts at Visitor Centre covered parking.
Dikkop Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Dikkop Trail is maintained and managed by Eskom.