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An alternative route to Amedzofe begins in Hohoe: Take a trotro to Dzolokpuita, get off there, and then hike eight kilometres to Amedzofe. From Hohoe, take a trotro to Dzolokpuita, get off there, and then hike eight kilometres to Amedzofe. Plan the eight kilometres as a separate leg and check the trotro connection before departure.

Another way to get to Amedzofe is from Ho: The town is 35 kilometres from Ho, and trotros and buses run irregularly from the lorry station in Ho. This means your plans start from a different point depending on the route: For the alternative via Dzolokpuita, you first travel from Hohoe, while the connection from Ho is bound for Amedzofe. Check the timetables before travelling, especially if you plan to combine the walk and the journey on the same day.

Amedzofe: Elevation and mountain setting

Amedzofe lies more than 600 metres above sea level at the foot of Mt. Gemi and is considered Ghana’s highest permanently inhabited settlement. Visitors can also choose hiking destinations on the mountain and at the waterfalls.

Two hikes, two destinations

In the wider Amedzofe area, the two-hour hiking trail to Amedzofe Falls runs from the village through farmland. Along the way, a summer house offers views of the valley and neighbouring villages. The final section is very steep and secured with rope handrails; the difficulty is rated 3. When planning your day, therefore, consider both the walking time and the nature of the final section. Trail conditions can vary, so check them locally before setting out.

Also in the wider Amedzofe area, the steep hiking trail up Mt. Gami offers 360-degree views. The stated hiking time is 1.5 hours, and the difficulty is rated 3. Visibility is often poor during the Harmattan season from November to March. Check trail conditions locally before your hike.

The two trails in the wider Amedzofe area differ in their destinations and duration: At one and a half hours, the Mt. Gami trail is the shorter of the stated hikes; the route to Amedzofe Falls takes two hours. Both are rated difficulty 3, but lead to different destinations and include their own steep sections. The Falls trail passes through farmland and by the summer house, while the Mt. Gami trail offers 360-degree views. You can plan your day around the walking time and the destination you prefer. Conditions also differ: Visibility on the Mt. Gami trail is often poor during the Harmattan season, while on the Amedzofe Falls trail you should pay particular attention to the very steep final section.

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