Lydenburg
South Africa · MpumalangaZA
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Lydenburg, also known as Mashishing, is a town in Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, on the Mpumalanga highveld, South Africa. It is situated on the Sterkspruit/Dorps River tributary of the Lepelle River at the summit of the Long Tom Pass. It has a long, rich history, ranging from AD 500 to the present. The name is derived from the Dutch Lijdenburg, or "Town of Suffering", and is named for the experiences of the white settlers. In Northern Sotho, Mashishing means "long green grass." Lydenburg has become the centre of the South African fly-fishing industry and is an agricultural, tourism and mining hub.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 98,387
- Coordinates
- -25.096, 30.444
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1371 m
Overview of Lydenburg
In Mpumalanga, South Africa, Lydenburg stands out as a compact city. With 98,387 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 1,371 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include sports. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Lydenburg
Sports in Lydenburg
(1)Under sports, Lydenburg is tagged with Biking. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Lydenburg's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Mpumalanga; once there, walking covers most of Lydenburg. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Lydenburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydenburg known for?
- Lydenburg is mainly a destination for sports, set in Mpumalanga, South Africa with around 98,387 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Lydenburg?
- You can plan around Biking in Lydenburg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Lydenburg located?
- Administratively, Lydenburg sits in Mpumalanga, South Africa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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