Hennops Hiking Trail For Sale
Property Reference Nr: DP2469
The immensely popular HENNOPS HIKING TRAIL is for sale!
In the heart of busy Gauteng, virtually on the doorstep of both Johannesburg and Pretoria, hikers, mountain bikers, and 44 enthusiasts can experience one of the few unspoiled nature areas at Hennops Hiking Trail.
4 X 4 TRAILS | HIKING TRAILS | MTB TRAILS | PICNIC SPOTS
Hennops Trails is located 30km from Pretoria and Fourways on Road R511 to Hartbeespoort Dam.
This unspoiled family farm is in a truly tranquil setting and its natural beauty includes the Hennops river flowing through a valley bordered by mountain ranges to the north and south.
Hennops offer the following:
*HIKING TRAILS:*
Dasie trail (2km)
Zebra trail (5km)
Krokodilberg trail (10km)
Mountain Bike Trail: 10km 40km
Hennops Offroad trail: Zonkie Trail
Trails setting out from Hadeda Camp. At the beginning and end of the trails meanders along the Hennops River before veering away into the surrounding mountains. Two unique features on the trail are the river crossings 1 suspension bridge and a cable car. There are interesting historical sites along the trail. Aspiring historians will enjoy seeing an underground cave where Pruimpie lived, traces of old settlements and the old dolomite mines, and the ovens in which the rocks were heated to melt and extract the lime. The indigenous trees along the river, the gorges, and the plateau areas make this an outstanding area for bird life.
*MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS*
Hennops MTB Trails unique features are the Hennops river flowing through a valley bordered by mountain ranges to the north and the south. This gives our 90% single-track purpose-built mountain bike trail a variety of terrain, some steep climbs and descents, lots of natural obstacles, and great views to enjoy.
The trail is 40km in total (Elevation gain 500m) and is made up of 6 sections with shortcut options after each section to make up your own distance.
* Beginner riders: Take the Short Cut at Safari and Snake and try the Kayalami section, complete with the Home Run back home. This will be 14kms. Or take all Short Cut options to ride only 10km.
The first section Safari starts off with a 30m suspension bridge.
*4X4 / OFFROAD TRAILS*
Zonkie Trail
This trail is designed to enable any four-wheel driver to experience the true pleasure of four-wheel driving in conditions that will satisfy anyone from the first-timer to the experienced driver. For the experienced driver, the trail lends itself to achieving ultimate performance with any 4WD vehicle over a wide variety of obstacles including mud holes, steep rocky climbs, descents, and dongas. No do need to leave something for the imagination so lets not elaborate more on the obstacles! For the not-so-experienced, tricky obstacles can be bypassed by existing tracks and service roads.
Kudu, Zebra, Blou Wildebeest, and Blesbok together with a wide variety of bird life can be viewed along the way. The idea is to learn more about the capabilities of your vehicle as well as to become more confident with your vehicles fullest potential. The trail has a 2 4 technical grading. The layout of the trail is in such a way that you will be able to take a detour should you wish to avoid an obstacle. Please ensure that your vehicles hubs are locked if they are not automatically locked. 24 High riders with diff-lock will be able to do approximately 80% of the trail.
Facilities: Donga Lapa (On the trail) - The Lapa picnic area is open to all visitors. There are 10 braais available. There are also toilet and shower (cold water) facilities available here. The lapa with its 3 braais may be booked exclusively for groups by prior arrangement.
*PICNIC SPOTS*
The Picnic Spot is situated next to the Hennops River itself and offer 2 swimming pools, ablution facilities and ample braai facilities for day visitors. Hennops Picnic Spot is also the home of the Famous Suspension Bridge seen in many films. The first bridge was built by the owners grandfather in 1932.
Price is just an indication. 10% Deposit payable on offered amount. Information provided as received from Seller. Neither the Agent nor the Seller warrants or guarantees the correctness of any information provided whatsoever. T & Cs apply. Please send ID and proof of residence with offer.
OPEN TO OFFERS
Price is just an indication. 10% Deposit payable on offered amount. Information provided as received from Seller. Neither the Agent nor the Seller warrants or guarantees the correctness of any information provided whatsoever. T & Cs apply. Please send ID and proof of residence with offer.
