Wilderness Hiking
It was an ancient dream to traverse the Western end of the Langeberg! Connecting the vine covered plains of the Nuy Vallei near Worcester, via the spectacular Nuy River Gorge, with the fruit growing Koo Valley on the edge of the Klein Karoo, west of Montagu. Now it is The Gecko Trail!
Gecko Trail GPS Waypoints
We've GPS'd the Gecko Trail for you and have made the database file available for download.
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Gecko Trail Directions
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Gecko Trail Maps
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Fact File :
| Length of Trail: | 16km / 6 - 9 hours |
| Difficulty: | Moderate to strenuous |
| Type of Trail: | Wilderness Trail, unmarked but clear |
| Vegetation: | Fynbos, Karoo, Renosterbosveld |
| Game: | Rhebok, Leopard, Baboons and ... Geckos! |
| Attractions: | Superb Views, Rock formation & Rock paintings |
| Water: | Plenty: Springs, Streams and River |
| Highest point: | 885m (with a 1113m optional detour) |
| Lowest point: | 310m a.s.l. |
| Best time to hike: | Year round |
| Direction of hike: | Both ways |
| Start / End: | Nuy Vallei Guest House (023 342 70 25)
33°39'25" S 19°38'00" E |
| End / Start: | Simonskloof Mountain Retreat (023 614 18 95)
33°36'55" S 19°43'41" E |
| Map reference: | 3319DA NUY or the hiking map with the permit |
| Accommodation: | On either end of the Gecko-Trail |
| Permits: | 023 614 1895 or here |