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Due to recent flooding and other problems the trail is currently not in a good conditionand hikers must be aware that uncomfortable hiking conditions and poor trail marking might occur on sections of the trail.
(March 2009)

Classification A 2-5 days network for self-guided nature trails	Accommodation:Deelfontein: standard Thwane, Mooihoek, Baskop: excellent
Download the brochure for this trail (PDF, 1.9 MB)	Difficulty Rating:Deelfontein-Twane: easy (3.0) Twane-Deelfontein: moderate (4.1) Deelfontein-Mooihoek: moderate (4.0) Mooihoek-Baskop: moderate (4.0) Baskop-Deelfontein: moderate (5.5)

Basic Trail Description

The Vredefort Meteorite Hiking Trail is situated near the Vredefort Meteorite and Parys (Free State). It consists of a network of trails with many options to choose from: ranging from a 5-day hike to short walks from the four overnight accommodation units.

The accommodation is mainly in the luxury category and well-kept. (The Twane camp has an option of ultra-luxury tents). The trail transverses agricultural land with scattered farm houses and on occasions crossing rural roads.

The importance of the geological history of this area has been recognized by the fact that it has been declared as a World Heritigate Site; constituting the largest meteorite impact crater (of some 2000 mil years old) in the world and forming a series of parallel ridges. The views from these ridges over the Vaal River basin are spectacular.

The Baskop stretch lies next to the River and is a refresing variation to the Bushveld environment, with nice swimming opportunities.

The vegetation is mainly uninfested Bushveld with Protea and cabbage trees abounding. (See brochure: "The Vredefort Meteorite Dome. World Heritage Site. A visitors guide"). The difficulty rating of the trail is classified as mainly 4 to 5 on the Green Flag scale.