Very beautiful. Markings are very clear and the customer service is out of this world. Definitely going back.

The trail is clearly marked. Goes along the River offering nice views . It almost 7km. Not too tough, great for beginners

Scenic & fulfilling hiking trail with interesting features. Beautifully natural, with great landscapes. Also quite peaceful vast.

Absolutely loved this trail, breathtaking views and amazing scenery.Max (agent/owner) was a great sport, there are clear briefings before the hike, great communication even during booking or when you ask for directions to the place (because it really is a hidden gem).The trail is moderate, a lot of climbing initially and then more level ground in the last 3km or so.Definitely will be going back, as it is also very easy on your pocket!PS: they only take cash.

Amazing and you should totally go there 4 the walk and burger 🙃🇿🇦

It was great, the trail is marked clearly. Really enjoyed my hike

Good technical hiking trail, The customer service was welcoming. I experienced great views during my 7,5km hike

Beautiful scenery, well marked trails {be attentive} and friendly staff.

Had an awesome experience and the venue. Owners are amazing people, the trail is clean and I hear there will be more trails introduced soon.Definitely worth a visit.

Great 7km hike - first half is shaded and quite easy along the river. After 4km there are a few steep climbs but all well worth the views!

Nice, chilled and a friendly hike, nothing hectic. Family friendly environment. I enjoyed hiking though maybe due to the lockdown effect it was quite crowded on a Saturday morning when we visited hence loud and busy. Spectacular views during the entire hike. Restaurant at the entrance for refreshments. I loved it and will most definitely do it again.🥂Price was very friendly ZAR 80.

Very easy hike, I think I can do it with my son this one. If you are obsessed with clean water streams then this is not the hike for you. Overall experience is good the service is great and the views are not bad either. There is a dam with beautiful beach sand great for a picnic even a romantic picnic. I am not giving a five because of the polluted water

Beautiful scenery most underrated 7.8km ..... it has the most amazing views nd lookouts some that re not labeled as lookoutsNo updates on kilometers on the trial arrows are made on rock nd some can be easily removed thus loose direction ...otherwise its a great spot

The trail was amazing, the scenery gorgeous. The owners of the place were so nice. The girls and I really enjoyed ourselves.

This was the most informative hike, Ive been at. The history of the place is very rich and its our South African Gem. Thank you to the chef for the wonderful burgers, home made,... The patties were devine.Overall, I would recommend the place for its scenery and tranquility, not to mention, a mini beach area 💕

The hike is real, sloppy, steeps, streams, plantation, the breakaway areas to view the peaceful attractions and the serenity of the place is unbelievable. Finally, the food is reasonable and the ambiance is great. The spirit of the manager, fun and inviting.

This was an easy hike for beginners. Take the NECSA 1 gate and follow the road to africaland...pay R80 per adult & R40 for kids in cash at the boom gate. Secure parking and friendly staff with clean ablutions and a lovely icy pool at the end of the walk. Pets are welcome. We enjoyed the hike which is mostly along the crocodile river, a few hills towards the end. Scenery is beautiful. Lots of slate deposits. We managed to finish within two hours with our boys aged 8 & 10. Well worth the money!

Lovely 7km hike starting at the old Preler House. First 4km lots of shade. Second portion has some steep uphills with beautifull views

Had a lovely moderate hike here. Some cool little river beaches to stop at and other nice lookout points & spots to chill.The river does wash up some litter :( As do a lot of our rivers... But at least it wasnt foaming with chemicals.Also, they make some really solid pregos/burgers. Very nice spot to chill after the hike.Was a great time overall.

Lovely Hike but the river was very dirty!

Fun trail with awesome views

A great trail with epic views.

Walk was great, dont go if its too hot...bring extra water.The river was full of trash and smelled disgusting even from far away...that absolutely ruined the experience (I know this is not the reserves fault). the place was pretty void of life, not bugs, almost no birds, only a couple of skink lizards...we spotted a monitor lizard from a look out point ( we were lucky)

What a beautiful hike this was. I think it is ideal for experienced beginners (i.e. might be a bit too hard for a first time hiker) and anyone with a decent level of fitness. I think because the place is so beautiful, the hike should be slow paced to enjoy the views.The only unfortunate thing is theres quite a lot of dirt by the river 😔. I wish they would ckean it up. Overall Id definitely recommend this place

I got home and passed out because I was so exhausted, I really had lotsa fun. This hike is scenic and beautiful, very well organised, the trail is marked very well. Theres a little cafe at the entrance there was a dj playing it had a nice vibe. The service was prompt and friendly.

Its has nice views and the price is reasonable.

Fairly easy hike 7.4km (on my watch) with a few uphills in the last 2km’s.Great scenery the whole way, well marked and the trail is clean.There littler is on the banks of the river that obviously comes from the river. Sad sight to see.Dogs are allowed but unfortunately I didn’t get to see any.We got there at 7am and we were done by 10 because we stopped a few times.There is a little beach on the side of the river where you can stop and have your snacks if you take any.Entrance is R80 cash only.Suggest wearing good shoes as there are a lot of loose stones/rocks along the way.Great trail. Would definitely recommend.

Awesome trail. Constantly changing terrain. Well marked and nice views.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Clean. Lovely staff and amazing scenery. Cant wait to go back!!!

The place is beautiful and the terrain of the trail is awesome. A must hike for all the hikers

Its a very nice place to be, the view of the rive side and the mountains view guys its a beautiful place to go too hey and well there like a mini beach side its like small heaven.

Great hiking trail for beginners. Clearly marked direction arrows throughout the trail and great lookout points. Took just over 2 hours to finish, moving at a slow pace.

Really great and a bit challenging.Not recommended for kids and elderly as last climb goes innnn.Also don’t do it if you’re hangover.Was about 7.8km in total - totally enjoyed it.Also there’s a restaurant/pub like place for drinks and a meal post hike

Awesome ❤️

This place has some amazing views I have been there twice and the last time I was there it felt like it was my first time.

It is so beautiful. Its a pity its only 7km, I could walk there all day. I also wish they would open earlier, 7am is too late for a sunrise meditation.

Best experience ever..hosts lovely people; not to mention the burgers afterwards

The hike was great. Quite easy with a few difficult patches. Beautiful views of the river

What a great meal and service after a breathtaking walk. Awesome place

This is a fantastic venue for hiking and camping. There are fantastic views and the hiking trails are great. They also accommodate for mountain biking. People are also super friendly and very accommodating.

The trail is surrounded with beautiful mountains and serene river...Trail is not so hard so we had to do it twice

Had an amazing adventure. The river had risen, making it hard to follow the trail. It would be great if the trail had a kilometer counter on the track markers as well.

Perfect hiking trail.

Easy Hiking Trail about 7km, but the entrance fees (R80 per person paid at the gate and cash only) was a bit much for me considering that place is not that interesting. They have a nice swimming pool and a restaurant.

Beautiful scenery, great hike with some challenging uphills. Fun morning out!

Great experience 🍀🌿🙏🏾 cant wait to go again

A true little gem on the R104 and forms part of AfricaLand adventures. Very friendly and help full staff to show you around. The original Preller House has swimming pool facilities, clean bathrooms and picnic areas under big shaded trees.Hike is close to 7.8km and for all levels of fitment. Stroll thought the field along the river path for about 1,5km.Views over the greater Pelindaba or Necsa area and the greater Broederstroom. Some up hill walking but most of the terrain can be done by anyone.

Well kept with clearly marked routes. Quite an easy and inexpensive hike. Moderate views with a nice lookout point toward the end.

When the birds sing, footsteps of ever energetic #FunSteppers approaching, deep breaths of clean and sweet air, heartbeat slowing down to be at ease... our hiking club FunSteppers decided to revisit Phaladingwe Nature Reserve, Hartbeespoort Hiking Trails and as always it was GREAT

((And a one and two and a one and a two))Peddle pledge come on ‼️‼️‼️Did my fist official MTB trail Africaland - Go Wild in Phaladingwe Nature Reserve, Hartbeespoort and I so enjoyed it. I did the “ winging it “ trail meaning I follow any path I feel like turning into. Definitely challenging on the muscles 🤪but that is soothed away by the majestic views of rushing rivers and slate covered mountains ⛰⛰. Definitely one of my favorite places to hike and MTB🚵🏻‍♂️Sit down for a delicious meal ,beer or refreshment when you done and talk about the day of hiking or MTB adventures with friends. Oh the jack russel is the ❤️ and loved to come say hi and howdyDefinitely strike this one a a must on your bucket list 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very nice easy hike, lots of history, only sad part is the trash along the river that stays behind when the water level drops after heavy rains

The trail was very easy however the water was heavily polluted

Pros - Close to Johannesburg, great views and overall scenery is very prettyCons - The entrance fee is very steep and there is quite alot of litter along the trail

Great scenic hike that offers lots of shade in the first 4km, then a somewhat average uphill hike for a bit. Markings are visible and facilities are clean. Just come early to avoid the torcherous sun.

This is not your regular tourist hiking trail, narrow and challenging with some drastic changes in terrain but well worth it.The route down to the river is steep with lots of loose rocks and when you are down next to the river you have to work your way through the wreeds. This is also the part that will show you how dirty we humans are. You can see where the river last pushed up to and the area is littered with plastic, quite a sad site.Once you go back up the landscape changes to big open grass land with beautiful views down the cliffs to the river.Dont miss the lookout points as some signs are hidden or on the ground but the trail is very well marked otherwise .Some negatives though, there is supposed to be 3km and 8km trail but its unclear if this is true since there was no maps or different trail signage.The river section is also quite close to the Hartbeespoort road so you cant escape the road noise there.All in all it is a good challenging hike.

I recommend this place for hiking is breathtaking. I enjoyed it a big time

Great hiking area, great views, well structured trail. Entrance is R80 cash only.

Very nice hiking trail. Well kept, and amazing views. The place also has a very nice swimming pool and restaurant for afterwards. Also pet friendly.

A bit hard but overall good

Great hike very beautiful

The hiking trail is ok for a beginner 7.2km but the food was horrible and horrible is an understatement

I cant fault this Trai

Great Scenery, easy hike

Beautiful hike and dog friendly too. River views after the rain was ok but clean up along trail have to done as many paper bags en plastic lies around

Can the owner of the establishment consider cashless entrance please.

This place is unbelievable. Beautiful scenery all around. By far the best hiking trail.... I love it because it is in touch with the realities of our everyday lives watched from natures perspective. It delivers the sound of the river to perfection. There were 10 of us that participated in this hike and we all agree that we will be doing it again. Also the people are friendly and welcoming... no games here, just nature.

I enjoyed the trails ,its not for the beginners but worth the effort and enjoyed the company.

Smooth terrain..the trail is properly marked..to top it off,great views of the river from the top..it was raining which was an extra ordinary experience..you might want to bring swim suits along for a swim after your hike..met the owner,great humble lady..came to learn that Meagan Fox has shot her series here

Love the trails, beautiful and refreshing place.

Scenery is beautiful. Walk is stunning. The last 2km.... Scary and challenging. But thoroughly enjoyed it.

The owners are makes it even worth it more

Nice trail. Although no food at premises

There are no signs to get to the place, wasted over 30 minutes getting lost! When you get to the place it looks very neglected, like a wrong turn also they outdated they have no card facilities , the place looks scarey!

Very nice views and its pet friendly

Lovely views. Quite challenging...Would be great if had a shorter hike for the kids.

The trail itself is good, but there’s litter everywhere. It was also crowded with people yelling across to each other endlessly. While the walk and scenery are good, I wouldn’t go here again.

Was difficult to find the place as there is NO SIGNAGE. The Online directions gets a bit confusing as you reach closer to the location so Signage would help with that. Its Very Poorly managed. There was no staff to offer information of the hike, we had to figure it out for ourselves. NO signs pointing out the start / finish area. Its a cash only facility. The owner could have informed us prior , it was an inconvenience to drive to the garage for an ATM not only for us but for a few other hikers as well. The hike is NOT suitable for kids under 12 yrs unless they are super fit. We had 4 kids (8-11yrs) and they struggled. There is only one trail...its about 8kms. Its very difficult terrain so not advisable for first timers but rather experienced hikers. Lots of litter along the way. Not well maintained at all. We were extremely disappointed.

Nice trail that isnt to tough. However there are few rest areas on the trail. Also the litter in the area is disappointing. Poor trail markings or maybe just a missing one lend to us getting lost on the trail ending up on a road and missing like 2km of it.

Great place to hike and very friendly staff

Loved the river view

Excellent hiking trail

Loved it. Good for hiking and fresh air while you connect with nature

Spectacular views with a bit of challenge on last three kilometers but doable.

Great outdoors. Challenging hiking trail. They might want have a shorter trail for the beginners.

Great views, loved the mini beach they have

Total must for anyone who enjoys scenery. And a bit of a challenge..

Great experience.Have a mental preparation before you think of hiking. Some of the hills are quite steep.

🏃🏃💪💪nice

The hike was the down to the river that was terribly polluted. It looked like the river had flown through a rubbish dump and all of the refuse was caught in the reeds and tree branches. The water smelled like sewerage. I’ve never seen anything like it! Absolutely not worth the price! Was a depressing scene!

Tough hilly but attractive walk next to the crocodile river and Pelindaba where unfortunately you become very aware of riverine plastic polution. They served a delicious mussel pot at the outdoor tables and had an excellent musician and dj.

Beautiful trail across various terrain and elevation changes

Lovely day out with a great host. You can walk by among the river. However no bar/drinks facility available but they do have a pool. There are better hiking trails further out though.

Very well looked after, the trail is nice and moderate

We bundu bashed this trail (not following the marked paths) so its difficult to rate the marked trail. The few times we were on the trails, they were properly marked. Great views of the river from many viewing points. I enjoyed this trail & would do it over and over again.

Lovely hike

Beautiful view

Beautiful place.. Maybe try going on a weekday its getting very crowded😩

The route is lit and Is not for the faint hearted. I enjoyed myself.

A Picturesque 7.8 km hiking trail that is well markedand costs R70 pp (2019).The hike loops from the Preller residenceand back again to the parking area.No maps are provided but the trail is well used and well marked so thereis no chance of getting lost.Day visits to the pool,picnic or braai area cost R100 pp (2019) and is well worth spending time at and includes the hike.The host Margaret makes sure that all your needs are met and is on hand to make everything as comfortable as possible.There are three pools which provide a welcome swim after thehike as well as ablution facilities.A day really well spent!

Beautiful trail