Nodes in Valhella Crag

The climbing is situated in the Limietberg reserve which is managed by Cape Nature. You MUST obtain a permit to climb at this area. Book permits by contacting their office in Rondebosch Cape Town and asking for a permit for the 'Hellfire trail' in the Limietberg reserve.

Cape Nature: www.capenature.co.za

Tel: 021 659 3500.

Permits can also be obtained at the Du Kloof resort (hotel) from the curio shop, useful if you decide to go on the spur of the moment and have not pre-booked permits.

Descent: Walk down the Cape Town side.

Descent: Walk down the Cape Town side.

Climb the obvious crack. Gets some of the first sun in winter. Descent: Walk down the Cape Town side.

Descent: Walk down the Cape Town side.

Short but engaging start to finish-technical

, one of the best in the 'Valhella Area'

Start: the next column right of 'Valkyrie' Climb the obvious crack to the top.

Start: The next pillar right of 'Ragnarök' Climb the finger crack to the left of the inset face, up to a wide rail. Climb through the centre of the teeth and up, exiting right.

Climb the wide crack to the base of the twin cracks. Climb the right finger crack into the next wide crack to finish.

Start: Above 'Synthesis' Climb the hand crack to the top.