Northern Berg Traverse

The first table contains GPX and PNG image files of the routes. The second table contains links to Garmin Connect Courses of the routes. The third table contains links to Suunto Movescount routes

GPX and PNG Images

NameDescriptionComments
GPX This is the planned GPX route.This was built based on a GPX route developed by Mike Atkinson, South African Topographical Maps, The Drakensberg Park Maps and Open Topographical Maps.
Way Points This is a list of way points with co-ordinates.The way points are included in the GPX file. This listing is included for reference only.
Elevation Profile This is an elevation profile for the route.The profile is given for a start at Sentinel Car Park and a Finish at Cathedral Peak Hotel.
KZN Topo This is an atlas of the route on the KZN topographical maps at a scal of 1:25,000The paper maps are 1:50,000 scale and have been zoomed to 1:25,000
SA Topo This is an atlas of the route on the South African topographical maps at 1:25,000The paper maps are 1:50,000 and have been zoomed to 1:25,000
NBT FKT GPX This is the GPX used for the FKT of the Northern Berg TraverseThis route differs a bit from the planned route in that it takes in the Mont Aux Sources Peak and stays some distance from the edge of the escarpment. It is probably faster and less scenic. This route has been run.
Scenic vs. FKT 1 of 2 This image file (1 of 2) shows the difference between the planned scenic route and the FKT routeThis should print well as a 1:50,000 map on A3 paper.
Scenic vs. FKT 2 of 2 This image file (2 of 2) shows the difference between the planned scenic route and the FKT routeThis should print well as a 1:50,000 map on A3 paper.
Fangs Pass GPX Fangs Pass escape route GPX. Goes as far as Mweni Cultural VillageGPX of the escape route.
Fangs Pass Escape Map of the Fangs Pass escape route. This should print well at 1:50,000 on A3
Rwanqa Escape GPX Rwanqa Pass escape route GPX. Goes as far as Mweni Cultural VillageGPX of the escape route.
Rwanqa Escape Map Map of the Rwanqa Pass escape route. This should print well at 1:50,000 on A3
Rockeries Escape GPX Rockeries escape route GPX. Goes as far as Mweni Cultural VillageGPX of the escape route.
Rockeries Escape Map Map of the Rockeries escape routeThis should print well on A3 at 1:50,000

Garmin Connect Courses

DescriptionDownload Link
Planned NBT routeNBT Route Link
NBT FKT route (less scenic)NBT FKT Route link
Fangs Pass escape routeFangs Pass
Rwanqa Pass escape routeRwanqa Pass escape link
Rockeries escape routeRockeries Escape Link

Movescount Routes

DescriptionDownload link
Planned NBT routePlanned NBT route
FKT NBT routeNBT FKT Route link
Fangs Pass escape routeFangs Pass Escape Route
Rwanqa Pass escape routeRwanqa Pass escape link
Rockeries escape routeRockeries Escape Link