Amatola Hiking Trails

About Amatola Hiking Trails

The Amatola Hiking Trail is a premier 100km, six-day/five-night traverse in the Eastern Cape, widely regarded as South Africa's most challenging hutted hiking trail. The route starts at Maden Dam near King William's Town and ends in the village of Hogsback. Difficulty: Extremely high (9-10/10). It requires expert-level fitness and mental fortitude due to significant daily ascents and technical terrain featuring slippery roots and rock scrambling.