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ZASTRON ATTRACTIONS NATURAL SITE |
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| ATTRACTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
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Eye of Zastron
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The Eye is a nine-metre hole in the rock beneath the summit of Aasvoëlberg (“Vulture Mountain”). This natural wonder was most probably caused by erosion. |
| Montagu Dam | Montagu Dam is ideal for water sport, picnicking and camping. The dam is situated approximately 8 km from the town on the Sterkspruit Road |
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Eeufeeskloof Dam
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The Eeufeeskloof Dam Resort lies to the west of the town and is often frequented by trout fishermen |
| HISTORY | |
| Anglo-Boer War Monument |
is situated in front of the Dutch Reformed Church.
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| De Winnaar Gravesite | Grave of the town’s owner. |
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Vechtkop Peak
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The 2 072-m high site of Vechtkop Peak, the battlefield where Louw Wepener defeated the Basotho chief, Poshudi, in 1849, lies immediately east of the town. |
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Historical Tree
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The old belgum tree was planted around 1865 by old Vosmerrie, the “agterryer” of the legendary Renier de Winnaar |
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Lucas Majozi Street
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This soldier did most magnificent and brave things. With a number of bullets in his body he returned time after time into a veritable hell of machine gun fire to pull out wounded men. He is a man of whom South Africa can well be proud. He is a credit to his country. |
| ROCK PAINTINGS | |
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Rock Art
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A cave on Glen Rosa Farm houses a 5m-high, perfectly preserved polychrome San rock art frieze considered to be one of the world’s most important pieces of historic artwork. The Hippopotamus Cave derived its name from the many drawings of hippo on its walls. The cave has also yielded the remains of San cooking utensils and many potsherds. |
| ADVENTURE | |
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Aasvoelberg Hiking Trail, Zastron
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Hikers can test their endurance on the Aasvoëlberg Hiking Trail or one of the other trails such as Die Kloof and Quaggafontein trails on the farms of private landowners. |
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Champagne Walking Trail
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Tel: 086 152 2262
This walking trail is located near Zastron in the Free State and offers a variety of day routes. An old farmhouse can be utilized as base camp. Beautiful views of the Maluti’s and the Witteberge can be enjoyed. The trail can take one or two days and is quite easy to do. The distance is 10 km and a maximum of 30 people per group are allowed. |
