Giant's Cup Trail
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South Africa South Africa
General information about Giant's Cup Trail
Difficulty
Length
59 km
Elevation gain
1.950 m
Elevation loss
1.900 m
Highest Point
2.152 m
Lowest Point
Mzimkulu / 1.610 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
59 km
1.950 m
1.900 m
2.152 m
Mzimkulu
1.610 m

The best time to hike the Giant's Cup Trail is:

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The Giant's Cup Trail runs for a length of 59 kilometers through South Africa.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 3 days to walk the Giant's Cup Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Giant's Cup Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Giant's Cup Trail via King Shaka International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Rental car. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Giant's Cup Trail is via King Shaka International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Rental car. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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Giant's Cup Trail

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