After playing a key role in the successful revival of the Sleeping Beauty Hiking Trail in 2023, Tielman Roos and Anja Louw took the lead in an inspiring initiative to restore all of the “lost trails” in the stunning Langeberg Mountains. With the help of community collaboration, the dedicated efforts of the Riversdale Voortrekkers, and additional local professionals they cleared key trails in the area.
To support this initiative they planned and executed the first annual trail running event named The Ultra Trail Sleeping Beauty. The course featured sections that have been inaccessible for over 15 years, taking runners through picturesque mountain landscapes, fynbos, and forest areas, with stunning views over Riversdale and the Klein Karoo.
The Ultra Trail Sleeping Beauty event is dedicated to the trails, as all proceeds go towards maintaining these paths and managing the invasive alien plant species that threaten these precious natural areas. This project also lays the foundation for future eco-tourism, providing access to areas where more people can experience the region’s natural beauty.
Moreover, these trails will foster increased environmental awareness and contribute to the preservation of the area’s unique biodiversity by facilitating the removal of invasive species.
We are proud to have contributed towards this project with a small grant and are impressed to the incredible work that they completed. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the continued transformation of our cherished Langeberg Mountain Trails—an endeavour that promises lasting benefits for both the local community and the environment for years to come.
Organiser: The Voortrekkers Riversdale
Project Category: Environmental Rehabilitation
Project Period: February 2025 – April 2025
Municipality: Hessequa
Small Grant Awarded: R5,000
