Interactive map · October 2026
Whale Trail map: all 5 stages, places to stay and services
Every stage of the Whale Trail, from Potberg to Koppie Alleen. Switch on places to stay and services with the layer button, and tap a stage to open its page with elevation, beds and the nearest help.
StagesPlaces to stayHospitals & health centresPharmacies, shops & ATMsBus stops
The 5 stages
| # | Stage | Distance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potberg → Cupidoskraal | 14.3 km | hard |
| 2 | Cupidoskraal → Noetsie | 13.8 km | hard |
| 3 | Noetsie → Hamerkop | 6.9 km | easy |
| 4 | Hamerkop → Vaalkrans | 10.7 km | moderate |
| 5 | Vaalkrans → Koppie Alleen | 7.1 km | easy |
Questions about the map
Where does the Whale Trail start and end?
The route in this guide runs from Potberg to Koppie Alleen: 53 km in 5 stages, with about 1,480 m of climbing.
Can I use this map offline?
This page needs an internet connection. On the trail, open the route in the free Outest app: it shows the same stages, places to stay and services offline, with your position on the map.
How many places to stay are on the map?
10 places to stay, checked in October 2026, plus 3 hospitals and health centres. The full list with phone numbers is in the accommodation guide.
Take this map offline
Outest has the Whale Trail with GPS, offline maps, water and places to sleep, stage by stage.