Wolfberg Arch Trail
Where? Cederberg
Start: Sandrif Farm
Finish: Sandrif Farm
Duration: 7+ hours, or over 2 days
Fitness: fit, it is challenging
Our tip: older children who are used to hiking will manage the hike, although you might want to ...
Cederberg Wilderness Trail
Where? Clanwilliam
Start: near Clanwilliam
Emphasis: forge your own route
Duration: 1 - 7 days following woodcutters' paths at will
Fitness: for the hardy hiker
Our tip: for those after solitude and peace, and sleeping where ...
Cecilia Contour Path
Where? Constantia Valley
This is a perfect 7km route for both hikers and joggers alike as its almost all in the shade (very important during the summer!). An early arrival at Constantia Nek start is advisable as finding a parking ...
Happy Valley Trail, Limietberg
Where? Bainskloof
Start: Bainskloof Eerste Tol
Finish: Bainskloof
Duration: 9 km, to Junction Pool and back
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: the return can get very hot above Wellington in the late summer heat, take plenty of ...
Tranquility Cracks Hike
Where? Camps Bay
Start: the Pipe Track above Camps Bay, take Corridor Ravine to the top of the mountain
Finish: the Pipe Track
Duration: roughly 5 hours, depending on your level of fitness
Fitness: moderate to very fit
Our ...
Arangieskop Hiking Trail
Where? Robertson
Start: Dassieshoek Nature Reserve, outside Robertson
Finish: Dassieshoek
Duration: 22 km, 2 days
Fitness: difficult, the uphill is a continuous slog and will test your endurance
Our tip: hard going on the ...
Sevilla Rock Art Trail
Where? Cederberg
Start: Traveller's Rest farm, Cederberg
Finish: Traveller's Rest farm
Duration: 4 km, roughly 3 hours, 9 different rock art sites
Fitness: easy, good to do with children provided you do not want to spend ...
Diagonal Route up Table Mountain
Where? Camps Bay
Start: Pipe Track above Camps Bay
Finish: back down on the pipe, or at the cableway car park
Duration: five hours or so
Fitness: moderate to difficult
Our tip: the path lies between Kasteelspoort and the ...
Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail
Where? Gansbaai
Start: Gansbaai harbour
Finish: Klipgat caves, De Kelders
Duration: 7 km, around 4 hours
Fitness: easy, children can do this hike
Our tip: this is a one-way trail, so you will need to arrange another car ...
The Alphen Trail
Where? Constantia
The Alphen Trail is possibly one of the most popular of the green belt walks of the Constantia Valley.
The walk can start at either end, but most people park their cars on the bend of Alphen Drive that ...
Wagon Trail
Where? Sir Lowrys Pass
If you want to see old ox wagon trails, stunning scenery and enjoy nature around you then you should visit the Wagon Trail on Sir Lowry’s Pass.
In the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve above Sir Lowry’s ...
Tankwa Camino
Where? Calvinia
South Africa's version of the Spanish Camino Santiago, the Tankwa Camino is a long and demanding 10-day trek through the Karoo that introduces people to this incredibly beautiful part of the country.
Which ...
Walking Zandvlei
Where? Muizenberg
Start: Imperial Yacht Club parking area (alongside the Sea Scout Base on Promenade Road)
Finish: the yacht club, or halfway in Muizenberg
Duration: 2 km one way, or 4 km return
Fitness: anyone can walk ...
Rock-Hopper Trail
Where? Bainskloof
If you are feeling energetic, adventurous and up for a good challenge, then while in Bainskloof make sure you join the fun yet grueling rock-hopper trail.
This 6 kilometer trail leads you up or down a ...
Hike to Blackburn Ravine
Where? Hout Bay
Start: East Fort car park, not far from the tollbooth at Chapman’s Peak Drive on the Hout Bay side
Finish: turn back at any time, as it’s a there-and-back hike, or you can park another car at the Chapman’s ...