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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

05:45

13.9km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.42 km for 1.55 km

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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail

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A magnificent hike through fantastic landscape.

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2.86 km

View of the Amphitheatre, uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park

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A great vantage point in the mountains.

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4.09 km

Small ladder on the way to the Chain Ladders and Tugela Falls

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Small Ladder at the Track to the Chain ladders and the top of the Tugela Falls

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4.50 km

View of the Chain Ladder

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5.72 km

Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak

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two chain ladders (17m and 13m) bring you up to the plateau and will challenge you mentally (if height is putting you under stress) and physically (you are not going to break records but you will feel it).

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7.41 km

Tugela Falls

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Breathtaking view on the second highest water fall of the world falling down of about 948m over 5 cascades.

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9.02 km

Tugela Falls

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9.20 km

Entrance to the Gorge Trail to Tugela Falls

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Gorge Trail to top of the Tugela Falls

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13.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.2 km

1.94 km

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

3.19 km

1.94 km

584 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 April

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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail

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Small ladder on the way to the Chain Ladders and Tugela Falls

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