GPX Files for Northern Berg
30 Jul 2023 07:30 #78606
by StephenC
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I am planning a fast packing trip from the Sentinel car park, up Beacon Buttress then along escarpment for approx 40-50km but not sure where to come down. Are there any ideas and perhaps a GPX track. The idea is to start at 4am in summer and finish late that afternoon/evening.
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30 Jul 2023 15:49 - 30 Jul 2023 15:49 #78607
by Smurfatefrog
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Are you wanting to end at Sentinel car park?
For that distance you would need to drop down a pass at Mnweni and end down there. Descending Rockeries pass would make the most sense depending on distance
For that distance you would need to drop down a pass at Mnweni and end down there. Descending Rockeries pass would make the most sense depending on distance
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01 Aug 2023 05:07 #78611
by StephenC
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I am not planning on returning to Sentinel. I've been down Rockeries before so know it and was hoping to explore another route down. Is Cathederal peak a bit too far?
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01 Aug 2023 08:46 #78612
by Smurfatefrog
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Coming down to Cathedral will be around 70/75km. You can either head down the Bell traverse or Mlambonja pass
You would be doing the full Northern Traverse.
You would be doing the full Northern Traverse.
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01 Aug 2023 09:26 #78613
by firephish
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you can go a bit further on from Rockaries and go down Ntonjelana will still finish at Mweni Cultural Centre.
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01 Aug 2023 10:16 #78614
by Stijn
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Pretty much bang on 60km if you follow the DGT route and come down Mlambonja Pass. But yes, a fair bit further than the 40-50km requirement!Coming down to Cathedral will be around 70/75km. You can either head down the Bell traverse or Mlambonja pass
You would be doing the full Northern Traverse.
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01 Aug 2023 16:11 #78615
by StephenC
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Thanks for the advice, I will check all the ideas out.
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02 Aug 2023 00:04 #78616
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Replied by intrepid on topic GPX Files for Northern Berg
Hi StephenC and welcome to VE.
You can download the track for the Northern Berg Traverse , the Grand Traverse , and the track for the Grand Traverse record route for ideas on the route along the escarpment.
You can also look at this index page for Northern Berg passes to use as the exit route.
You can download the track for the Northern Berg Traverse , the Grand Traverse , and the track for the Grand Traverse record route for ideas on the route along the escarpment.
You can also look at this index page for Northern Berg passes to use as the exit route.
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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19 Dec 2023 11:22 #78800
by BergDog
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What exactly is the difference between the Grand Traverse and Grand Traverse Record Route?
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19 Dec 2023 17:21 #78801
by ghaznavid
Replied by ghaznavid on topic GPX Files for Northern Berg
The record route is shorter and has less elevation gain, the normal line follows the escarpment edge and has better views, but is harder. If you have the time and energy, take the non-speed line. But its good to keep the speed line saved, if you're behind schedule or have terrible weather, the Mokhotlong is a great way to catch up a day.
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