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Hogsback Mountains<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some folks say Hogsback got its name from the three hog-shaped mountains that are so prominent when you enter the village. Nobody can really confirm that, but it certainly has quite a few more mountain peaks to get excited about!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

AmatholE Mountain range<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Amathole Mountain Range<\/strong> is a range of densely forested mountains, situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The word\u00a0Amathole<\/em> means \u2018calves\u2019 in Xhosa, and Amathole District Municipality, which lies to the south, is named after these mountains. It stretches all the way from Stutterheim to Adelaide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Amathole Mountains form part of the southern portion of the Great Escarpment, rising over 1,800 metres above sea level. The escarpment slopes are densely covered in ancient forests of yellowwoods, white stinkwoods, Cape Chestnuts and other indigenous trees. Deep indigenous woods like Kologha and Kubusie are some of the largest swathes of forest in South Africa. The mountains are capped with flower-rich montane grassland. Albany thickets also feature prominently in the surrounding area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The mountains are famous for their scenic beauty with lush forests, ravines, waterfalls and panoramic views. The six-day Amatola hiking trail is one of the top (and toughest) hiking trails in South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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