Paarl Rock – Bretangeklip Summit loop from Paarl

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South Africa

Paarl Rock – Bretangeklip Summit loop from Paarl

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Paarl Rock – Bretangeklip Summit loop from Paarl

02:51

9.50km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Paarlberg Natuurreservaat

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.89 km

Descent Over Granite Rocks, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not possible (without danger) after/when it rains. The hiking trail here is steeply downhill and leads exclusively over smooth granite rocks. Better to choose this route than the ascent route. Dry but beautiful.

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2.42 km

Paarl Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

To the left of the ascent to Parl Rock is a large granite ball, where you can make beautiful photos to smile

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2.58 km

Paarl Rock Summit Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

3.28 km

Cave Entrance

3.66 km

Paarl Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

3.66 km

Bretangeklip Summit

Highlight • Summit

Peak of the Bretangeklip. Crunchy climb. If it's wet it might be difficult or you have to find your way up a little sideways.

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9.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.87 km

2.34 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

908 m

547 m

420 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 26 October

27°C

12°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

November 12, 2024,🇿🇦Paarl Rock, Bretagneklip, Botanischer Garten

One of South Africa's oldest towns, Paarl is located in the heart of the Cape Winelands and is known for its spectacular granite rock formations, which give the town its name - 'Paarl' means 'pearl' in Afrikaans.
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Paarl Rock: This nature reserve is a paradise for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers. The striking granite domes, …

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February 25, 2024,Paarl Rocks

We actually wanted to go to Helderg today, but the weather didn't cooperate. Alternatively, we chose this round. As it turned out, a really great alternative. It will be expanded further next year 😊 Weather-wise it was all there today: clouds, sun, rain

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