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OSM map layer · LineString
-27.75, 17.58 · rel 9517875
-27.75, 17.58 · rel 9517875
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail
85,4 km from West of Hobas to Ai Ais through lakes and urban area.
West of Hobas
→
Ai Ais
linear
85,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× monument
2× Water
1× Attraction
Hiker's Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stromatolithes
monument ·
238 m off route
0,9 km
1%
Palm Springs
Water ·
28 m off route
29,9 km
35%
Lieutenant Thilo von Trotha's grave
Attraction ·
41 m off route
85,4 km
100%
Ai Ais Hot Springs
Water ·
357 m off route
85,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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05 ·
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What hikers experienced
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06 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail is 85.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail takes approximately 21h 16min to complete.
No, Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from West of Hobas to Ai Ais. Plan ahead for return transport.
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail starts at West of Hobas.
Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.