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-28.88, 29.01 · rel 8897082
-28.88, 29.01 · rel 8897082
Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral
60,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
KwaZulu-Natal · -28.88°N ·
29.01°E
60,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Nature
5× summit
1× viewpoint
6× cave
Mlambonja Wilderness Area
Nature ·
197 m off route
21,7 km
36%
Sentinel
summit ·
315 m off route
33,8 km
56%
Thukela Falls
viewpoint ·
on the route
48,2 km
80%
Bellevue Cave
cave ·
on the route
48,2 km
80%
Twins Cave
cave ·
156 m off route
48,2 km
80%
Beacon Buttress
summit ·
194 m off route
48,2 km
80%
Easter Cave
cave ·
277 m off route
48,2 km
80%
Mitre
summit ·
454 m off route
48,2 km
80%
Skylight Cave
cave ·
168 m off route
48,8 km
81%
Pins Buttress
summit ·
281 m off route
48,8 km
81%
Thaba-Putsoa
summit ·
449 m off route
48,8 km
81%
Rat Hole Cave
cave ·
75 m off route
49,4 km
82%
Sentinal Caves
cave ·
on the route
51,8 km
86%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral is 60.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral takes approximately 15h to complete.
No, Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral starts near coordinates -28.7275, 28.8909.
Drakensberg Sentinel - Cathedral is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.