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Route: Magaliesberg Major Traverse (South Africa)

Location
South Africa
Description

The Magaliesberg Major Traverse starts at Hartebeesport Dam Wall and traverses incredibly tough terrain for 77.49km all the way to Olifantsnek Dam Wall.  It has been done by hikers, but was first completed in FKT fashion April 30 - May 1, 2016, by Terence Vrugtman and Jason Gradwell, in a total time of 24h28m14s.

The team of 2 tackled the traverse with a few goals in mind, which they hoped will become the standard for any Magalies FKT attempt.
1.Start at Hartebeestport Dam Wall and Finish at Olifantsnek Dam Wall.
2.Visit all 15 Check Points (visit the link on this website)
3.Plan your own route.
4.This is a self-navigation and unsupported FKT. 

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FKTs

Images
This route on the old FKT site
http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/1242/magaliesberg-traverse-south-a…

Comments

Tball
Tue, 04/10/2018 - 01:25pm

Hi guys where can I find the coordinates for the waypoints as the link on the website you are currently suggesting one find the waypoints is not working (their Dropbox link is giving an error).

pbakwin
Wed, 04/11/2018 - 10:10am

You would need to contact someone who has done it before. Please report back if you do find the waypoints! Thanks.

Buzz Burrell
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 05:34am

July 13 2020, note from Mr Vrugtman:  "I think it's worth update or making note there is now a national highway crossing within the first 15km, Kommando Nek pass and It is suggested to rather not cross it."  And a jpg of the 15 check points is now on the Route page.