This route is easy & begins at the parking area. It takes you through one of the few flat areas in the reserve & stops at the small Protea Pool. You can explore the tributary of the Groot Kliphuis River. Look for the disas that flower between Dec & Feb
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-33.00, 19.06 · rel 12269788
-33.00, 19.06 · rel 12269788
Parking Area to Protea Pool
1,5 km from start to finish .
Western Cape · -33.00°N ·
19.06°E
1,5km
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light
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
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Parking Area to Protea Pool is 1.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Parking Area to Protea Pool takes approximately 22 min to complete.
No, Parking Area to Protea Pool is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Parking Area to Protea Pool starts near coordinates -32.9978, 19.0591.
Parking Area to Protea Pool is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.