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EAGLE ROUTE

Every bit as majestic as the eagles that glide over the Northern Drakensberg peaks, the Eagle Route is a little piece of heaven for tourists. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet retreat in the countryside or an invigorating taste of local life and culture, you'll find the Eagle Route in the Thabo Mofutsanyane district a true feast for the senses. Spanning the Free State's southern border with Lesotho, the route runs from Ficksburg to Harrismith through some of the most picturesque landscape in the country - including the famous 'Cherry Region'. Along the way it takes in majestic mountain views, interesting historical monuments, pristine nature reserves and fascinating towns. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a culture vulture, there's plenty to see and do: from dinosaur fossils, rock paintings and arts & crafts to ski slopes, horse trails, hot air ballooning and 4X4 trips.

The towns to explore on the Eagle route are:

• Ficksburg
• Fouriesburg
• Clarens
• Phuthaditjhaba
• Bethlehem
• Harrismith
• Clocolan
• Kestell

Source: www.freestatetourism.org

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