Cathedral Peak Circuit

Cathedral Peak Hotel is one of South Africa’s most celebrated mountain hotels — a legendary Drakensberg retreat below the dramatic Cathedral Peak massif that has hosted guests for nearly 80 years. The hotel’s position in the heart of the Central Drakensberg provides access to some of the most spectacular mountain riding terrain in KwaZulu-Natal, and the 35km Circuit explores this extraordinary landscape on gravel roads and mountain tracks.

What to Expect

Gravel roads and mountain tracks on advanced terrain with significant elevation change in the Drakensberg foothills. The Cathedral Peak massif and the Drakensberg escarpment provide a consistently spectacular backdrop — on clear days the views extend across the entire Central Drakensberg. The altitude (above 1,600m) adds a physiological challenge to the physical demands of the terrain.

Cathedral Peak as a Destination

The hotel’s facilities — exceptional food, pool and the Drakensberg mountain setting — make this a genuine destination riding experience. Book accommodation and plan to explore multiple trail options across a multi-day visit.

Getting There

Cathedral Peak Road from Winterton. GPS: -28.9834, 29.2156.

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