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Family-friendly hike with exquisite rock pools just 1.5 hours outside of Johannesburg.
moderate
Distance 10.5 km
1:50 h
234 m
235 m
1,519 m
1,283 m
Dome Pools is a Mountain Club of South Africa (Maliesberg Section Property) and non-members must apply for a permit beforehand. Visit the MCSA website for the full hike details.
The hike into the kloof is an easy 4 - 5 km each way, taking 1 - 2 hours. After an initial uphill, you descend into the foot of the kloof and follow the gentle river before ascending alongside the main kloof. Th gradient is steady up to the entrance of the kloof. Once in the kloof, you walk in the rocky river bed and there are plenty of pools to swim in.
There is no clear route within the kloof or marker demarciting the kloof's exit, so we recommend following this route so that you don't get lost.
There is a fee for parking (per vehicle) and only cash is accepted.
Author’s recommendation
Follow the route provided so that you don't get lost.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,519 m
Lowest point
1,283 m
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Track types
Dirt road
1.2 km
Path
8 km
No marked trail
1.3 km
Rest stops
Dome Pools Picnic SpotSafety information
- Keep an eye out for afternoon thunderstorms.
- It can be very slippery walking in the kloof - be extra cautious about your footing.
Tips and suggestions
Take along a waterproof bag for your electronics and valuables to keep them dry in the event of a river/pool crossing.Roadbook
From the parking, follow the white 'MCSA' arrows. You will cross over two farm fences. Follow the route provided here.
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Dome Pools Picnic SpotDome Pools (Main Pool)
Dome Pools MCSA Parking
Dome Pools (Second Pool)
Dome Pools (Waterfall)
Dome Pools (Major Pool)
Dome Pools Viewpoint
Directions
Exact location of parking can be found on Google Maps.Parking
Shaded parking is a available for a fee at a nearby property.Coordinates
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-25.791619, 27.544260
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25°47'29.8"S 27°32'39.3"E
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35J 554564 7147279
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Equipment
- Carry a backpack with the following:
- warm jacket or windbreaker
- food sustenance/snack
- headlamp with spare batteries
- first-aid kit - Wear a hat and sunblock.
- Towel and extra sunblock.
- Take a minimum of 1l of water. Never assume you will find drinkable water en route.
- Have the relevant emergency contacts saved on your phone and on your person.
- Ensure your phone battery is fully charged (We also suggest carrying a fully charged power-bank).
- Download this map and save it offline on your app and let someone (not coming along) know of your intended route.
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
10.5 km
Duration
1:50 h
Ascent
234 m
Descent
235 m
Highest point
1,519 m
Lowest point
1,283 m
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