Waterkloof Hiking trail and Waterkloof Rock climbing routes

• Baviaanskloof Hartland

Waterkloof is one of the most beautiful of all the Baviaanskloof's slot canyons. It is also easily accessible to young and old.

It is a 3 km hike and takes about an hour and a half to do. Day visitors welcome.

Fee: R25 per person (no charge for children or students)

Rock Climbing:

17 Bolted routes difficulty from 16 to 34.

History:

In 2009 Waterkloof was the venue for the Rock and Road Competition finals. The area was first developed by Derek Marshall and other EC climbers. In 2008/9, Clinton Martinengo and Joe Möhle bolted the majority of the routes for the Rock and Road competition.

There were a total of 12 routes then and it remained so for the next 8 years. In 2016, Basil Jacksch and Joe Möhle returned to add another 5 routes ranging from 16-29, plus one closed project.

To date, there are 18 bolted routes at Waterkloof.

Information:

The kloof is a sport climbers dream. The area is pristine, the rock is excellent, the walk-in is short and in summer the kloof stays very cool.

The farmers, Quintis and Anina Bezuidenhout are very friendly hosts and have built a beautiful campsite and chalet for visitors at affordable rates.

Downloads:

Climbing Routes Map - Download

Climbing Guide - Description - Download

Information List - Download

Your hosts, Quintis and Anina Bezuidenhout, look forward to meeting you.