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Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a town in Free State district, South Africa of about 83,654 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gereformeerde Gemeente Bethlehem, Blouberg and Snymanshoekberg.

28.2308° S, 28.3071° EPop. 83,654

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see13
Notable97
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bethlehem

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

130 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bethlehem
  2. Loch Lomondlake · 45 min
  3. Sol Plaatje Damdam · 45 min
  4. Koebergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Snymanshoekbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Bloubergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bethlehem
Today’s loopBethlehemStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bethlehem?

Gereformeerde Gemeente Bethlehem (church, about 1 km), Pretorius Kloof (park, about 2 km), Blouberg (viewpoint, about 26 km), Loch Lomond (lake, about 6 km), Sol Plaatje Dam (dam, about 7 km), Sol Plaatjie (Saulspoort) Dam (dam, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bethlehem?

91 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bethlehem?

Wolhuterskop, about 6 km by road; Klipnek (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bethlehem?

Faith Arise Church, about 1 km by road; NG Moedergemeente Bethlehem (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bethlehem?

Start in Bethlehem, visit Loch Lomond, then Sol Plaatje Dam, then Koeberg, then Snymanshoekberg, then Blouberg, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.