As part of the Vision 2030 efforts to promote walking and hiking in and around Noordhoek, the Noordhoek Ratepayers Association (NRPA) has teamed up with Forge to publish a host of local footpaths, including the newly named “Noordhoek Panorama Circuit“.
The Circuit takes you all the way around the Noordhoek valley on a 21.26km long trail with a good 1125m elevation gain. Hikers and trail runners will be treated to stunning views from the ridge above Noordhoek and from Chapmans Peak. There are also other more leisurely strolls that one can take around the beautiful village of Noordhoek, and popular hikes up Chapmans Peak and through the The Silvermine Valley can be accessed from Noordhoek.
The Noordhoek Panorama Circuit on the Forge app provides you with all the essential information a hiker might need, including several points of interest. The app shows you where you can find bathrooms and water points, peaks, picnic spots and viewpoints, amongst others.
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Forge is a 100% South African-made application for smartphones that is free. It can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones from their website as well as directly from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
The maps are packed with useful features including accurate and verified trails, GPS navigation, emergency calls and offline maps which can be downloaded for use without mobile coverage. The app also hosts trails further afield with trail maps covering several thousand kilometres of trails in over 40 well-known hiking areas across five provinces. Paths in the app are categorised according to their difficulty, the terrain they cross and whether dogs or mountain bikes are allowed.
“We were delighted to be approached by the NRPA to help showcase their local trails. This is exactly the kind of small-scale conservation partnership we aim to establish using our digital platform to make the outdoors more accessible,” says Alex Weiss from Forge.
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