PROPERTIES — NORTH WEST
Remhoogte
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
Venue Overview | Remhoogte is one of the few trad climbing areas on the escarpment of the Magaliesberg. It offers good exposure on the South facing cliffs. |
Permit / Permission info | Land owned by the MCSA, open to MCSA members. Contact MCSA Jhb for directions and latest access info. |
Approx travel time from Jhb | Approx. 60 minutes. |
Parking info | Shady and secure parking available. |
Walk-in | The walk in is steep, and for sections without a path. Expect a little bush bashing and wear long pants. |
Accommodation | None - this is a day venue. |
Availability of drinking water | None, bring your own. |
Climbing route guide | The MCSA has published a route guide, Rock Climbing Routes on the Magaliesberg Escarpment Part 1: Commando Nek, Eureka Dome, Remhoogte. |
Climbing info | Remhoogte has 40 multi-pitch trad routes up to 80 metres long ranging between grades 10 and 22. The rock is generally clean, and offers exhilarating exposure. Descents are via gullies. Climbers are asked to please avoid Halfway House buttress between April and October due to Black Eagles nesting. |
| Child friendly | No. |
Swimming | No. |
Camp fires | Strictly no fires permitted. |
Other attractions | Some of the best exposure available in the Magaliesberg. |
Dangers | Safety has not been an issue. |
Contact details | For access and route guide contact MCSA Jhb Section. |
Disclaimer
Mountaineering (climbing and hiking) is de facto an activity which carries certain inherent risks. Neither the MCSA, nor any of its members or representatives accept responsibility for any deaths, injury or illness sustained or suffered by any person or for any theft, loss or damage to any property that result from participation in MCSA activities, no matter in what manner caused and whether allegedly due to negligence or not.