Kloofing at Loskop Dam: Into the Wild

Kloofing at Loskop Dam is an adventure for those who want to get off the usual hiking trail and into the rugged landscape surrounding one of Mpumalanga’s most scenic outdoor destinations. With rocky kloofs, waterfalls, cliffs, river sections and natural obstacles to negotiate, this is hiking with a much wilder twist.

The Loskop area offers a variety of kloofing experiences, including easier routes of around six hours and more exhilarating adventures lasting approximately eight hours. Routes take you through rugged terrain where you may need to scramble over rocks, cross rivers, negotiate rocky passages and make your way through natural pools and waterfalls.

One of the highlights of the area is the Hels River, where the route follows the river through a remote landscape towards its meeting point with the Olifants River. The trail involves plenty of rock hopping and river crossings, with sections where the cliffs and pools make getting wet part of the experience. The surrounding terrain is home to cycads, birdlife and a variety of wildlife, adding to the feeling of being deep in the wilderness.

Kloofing is not simply about reaching the end of a trail. It is about interacting with the landscape as you go, whether that means scrambling over boulders, navigating a narrow kloof, crossing a river or stopping beside a waterfall to take in the surroundings. The routes can be physically demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness and appropriate footwear are important.

Located around Loskop Dam in Mpumalanga, the area is within easy reach of Middelburg and Groblersdal, making it a convenient adventure escape for a day out or weekend away.

If you are looking for an outdoor experience that combines hiking, water, rock and a healthy dose of adventure, kloofing at Loskop Dam is a great way to explore the wilder side of Mpumalanga.