Ladismith Hiking Routes
Hiking can be enjoyed all year round.
Hiking/Trail Running Route
Towersig Hiking Trail
Stanley’s Hiking Trail
Private Hiking Routes
Klein Karoo facts
The area lies in the rain shadow created by two quartzitic sandstone mountain ranges, namely that of the Swartberg mountains(to the north) and the Langeberg mountains (to the south- west).
Ladismith is considered a “biodiversity hotspot” with three plant biomes within its boundaries, namely Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Valley Bushveld.
The Klein Karoo is also known as “Kannaland” which refers to Kanna, the Khoi name for a species of Sceletium, a succulent mesem genus with narcotic properties, which is abundant in this area.
The Klein Karoo has a mild climate. The days are warm and pleasant in winter, even though the Swartberg and Langeberg mountains are occasionally snow-capped. Winter temperatures rarely drop below zero, resulting in occasional mild frost, while average daytime. Temperatures are fairly high, reaching the mid-twenties. During summer, daytime temperatures are high and may occasionally pass the 40 degree mark.
Rainfall averages between 200 and 250 mm year.
Plants are well adapted and water wise.
Please leave just your foot prints on our trail and take home only memories and photos!
Stay on the assigned path at all times to preserve the plants for those who come after you.
Maps are available from tourism office.