Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

I recently paid my first visit to Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to run the inaugural Trail du Mont Rochelle.

Franschhoek from Dutoitskop Peak
Franschhoek from Dutoitskop Peak

Website: www.montrochellehiking.co.za
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This nature reserve is nestled in the mountains above Franschhoek.

There are a number of trails in the reserve:

  1. Breakfast Rock Trail
  2. Uitkyk Trail
  3. Perdekop Trail
  4. Vista Trail
  5. DuToitskop Trail
  6. Cats Path Trail

In the 180° panorama below you can see Theewaterskloof Dam in the distance on the left with Wemmershoek Dam on the right, separated by Du Toitskop Peak.

Mont Rochelle 180° panorama
Mont Rochelle 180° panorama