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OSM map layer · LineString
-34.00, 23.73 · rel 1383551
-34.00, 23.73 · rel 1383551
Otter Trail
37,6 km from start to finish .
Eastern Cape · -34.00°N ·
23.73°E
37,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
19
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
7× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
1× Attraction
1× cave
Oakhurst Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Bloubaai Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Elandsbos View
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Waterfall
Attraction ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Second Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
3 Boulders Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Guano Cave
cave ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Andre Hut Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,6 km
100%
Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
60 m off route
37,6 km
100%
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
Otter Trail is 37.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Otter Trail takes approximately 9h 22min to complete.
No, Otter Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Otter Trail starts near coordinates -33.9814, 23.5712.
Otter Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Otter Trail is maintained and managed by South African National Parks.