Intro
Absolutely amazing weather. Spring Day, celebrated in South Africa on the 1st September, marks the beginning of this delightful season, where nature awakens from its slumber, and the air is filled with a sense of joy and rejuvenation. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere starts on 22nd/ 23rd of the month but in South Africa, warmer “Spring weather” starts early thus the reason the 1st Sept is ‘unofficially’ celebrated as the beginning of Spring. So nice being able to go for a hike without a jersey.
A few weeks ago there was a devastating fire that swept through most of the nature reserve. It was encouraging yesterday seeing the green coming through the burnt vegetation. Nature is amazing!
Thanks to everyone who joined us on the 5k walk, 11K and the 15K hikes. Welcome back to Erik and Harry. Erik was away in Germany for 3 months and Harry underwent an ankle op. Welcome to James visiting from Switzerland. Thank you to all the hosts: David, Erik, Harry, Maggie, Mark, Sylvia and Teslar. Great photos as always, our gratitude to: Bridgette, Maggie, Sylvia, Teslar and Tony.
Some of us had lunch at the superb Kraal Restaurant at Thaba Eco Hotel and I am very pleased to report that the ‘Milkshake Club’ is doing well😋
Stats – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 Sept 3
So much fun. You burnt 1000 calories on the 11K and over 1200 cal on the 14K hike. Well done everyone!
Photo Gallery – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 Sept 3
View more photos: Photo Gallery – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg
Our Next Walk and Hike
Join us on Sunday the 1st of Oct for the 5K Walk, 11K Hike or 15K Hike: a good workout, in great company and in beautiful surrounds!
Date
Sunday, 1st October 2023.
The JCP Entrance
We have been using the new JCP Entrance Precinct in the South of the Reserve for quite a while: -26.303725, 28.010931 (traveling up Peggy Vera Road, the new precinct entrance is immediately after the Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre on the right) – directions below.
What to Bring and Where We Meet
What to bring: Water (1L to 2L) and something to eat, a hat, sunblock, good shoes – and a camera to record the occasion! A degree of fitness will enable you to enjoy the hike or the walk.
This is a great workout (you will burn 1,500 calories on the 15 K hike and about 1,000 on the 11 K hike), in great company and in beautiful surrounds. You will also get a good dose of Vitamin D.
We start and end the walk and hikes at the South entrance to Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on Peggy Vera Road (NOT the North entrance to the Nature Reserve).
As you drive up on Peggy Vera Rd the best is to look for Klipriviersberg Recreation Center (on the right). The entrance to the Nature Reserve is the next one also on the right.
Go through security and park your vehicle – should the parking area be full, you will have to park on the lawn area outside. After parking, walk towards the lappa type area. On the other side of the lappa you will see a patch of grass, a small pond and a small bridge with a big steel gate as well as toilet facilities. The meeting area is between the lappa and the pond.
Please note: We would love to have your company but… please DO NOT attend if you are with COVID or if you have had COVID in the past 7 days or have been in contact with a person with COVID in the past 7 days. Thank you very much for your understanding.
If you are on Strava, remember to turn it on. If you would like to join Strava pls click the following link: https://www.strava.com/ and register. Strava has a free as well as a paid version.
Looking forward…😎🥾🌞🌄🌳🌻
Ratings, Reviews and Your Overall Rating
Ratings
Reviews
Great hike, great people
It was my first time joining this hike. The host (Tony) was very welcoming and the group that did the 15km was friendly. The trail itself is clearly marked and a very good workout.
Can’t wait for the next first Sunday of the month!
Oh what a hike.
Sylvia and Shivesh were very fit before they got injured. Hiking with them, together with Tony was an awesome experience. 🌳🤸🏾♂️🏃🏻♀️
I’m so happy that they are recovering well.
Response from FitandFunNow.com
Absolutely fantastic having you in our Group Teslar. The accidents were unfortunate but thank God thet are both on the road to full recovery. Looking forward to the next hike😎🥾🌳🌄🌻
Thank you for organising this amazing experience for us
Everything fell into place perfectly on Sunday. It din’t rain throughout the hike, while a cool breeze blew, cooling us beautifully as we made our way through the nature reserve.
It was a pleasant surprise to see how the landscape has changed from the brown and barren winter look to beautiful, green and lush vegetation.
One can feel the rejuvination and healing because of being in such natural surroundings.
I also enjoyed the company of people who took part in the hike.
I thoroughly enjoyed this hike. Thank you Tony, David and Jason for organising and hosting yet another awesome hike.😊✨️
Response from FitandFunNow.com
Thank you so much for your comment Teslar and for the 5 Star rating. Yes, remarkable how good rain at the right time turns a brownish Nature Reserve into a fresh and lush green Nature Reserve. Klipriviersberg can be enjoyed throughout the year: each season has its beauty. Thanks for being one of the Organisers and thank you for contributing to the success of our hikes at Klippies🙏😎🥾🌞
Stunning Klippies
Beautiful photos as usual. I do miss the trails at Klippies.
Response from FitandFunNow.com
Thank you Dave. We certainly miss your great company and the fantastic photos you always took of our hikes at Klipriviersberg. Enjoy your walks, running and hiking in good old Durbs⛵🌊
The hiking was amazing as usual. I has becoming a great way to improve y fitness. Thank you again Tony for always organizing this event
An absolutely spectacular location, and a helpful organizer. I really enjoyed the hike.
Response from FitandFunNow.com
Thank you very much for your review Mfundenhle Sequeira. Klipriviersberg is indeed a spectacular location and we are very fortunate having such helpful hosts. I am delighted you enjoyed the hike. Please do join us again👍👌🙏😎
