Explore scenic hikes and walking trails along the Cape Whale Coast. From coastal paths to mountain routes, our directory helps you find trails for all fitness levels.
Discover breathtaking views, local flora and fauna, and outdoor adventures in Hermanus, Kleinmond, Gansbaai, and surrounding towns.
Hermanus Cliff Path
- Cliff Path, Hermanus, South Africa
11-12 km one-way | Easy to moderate | 3.5 - 4 Hours ...
Leopard’s Kloof Trail
- 087 260 9757
- http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/harold-porter
- Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Broadwith Road, Betty's Bay, South Africa
3 km Out-and-back | Moderate | 1.5 - 2 Hours ...
Rod’s Trail
- 2483 Clarence Dr, Betty's Bay, 7141, South Africa
4.5 km Out-and-back | Easy | 1.5 to 2 hours ...
Klipspringer Hiking Trail
- QV72+HP Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
7 km Loop | Moderate | 2 - 3 Hours ...
Hangklip Peak
- Start Of Cape Hangklip Trail 🥾, Pringle Bay, South Africa
6.2 km Loop | Difficult | 2 - 4 Hours ...
Kleinmond Circular Route
- MX9V+J4 Palmiet Public Braai spots, Kleinmond, 7195, South Africa
4.5 km loop | Moderate | 1.5-2 Hours ...
Jean’s Hill
- Jeans Hill, 15th Ave, Kleinmond, South Africa
2.6 km Loop | Moderate | 1 - 1.5 hours ...
Kogelberg Trail
- 087 288 0499
- https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/kogelberg-nature-reserve
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Betty's Bay, South Africa
24 km Loop | Moderate(long) | 8+ hours ...
Crystal Pools Trail
- 021 957 4725
- steenbras.naturereserve@capetown.gov.za
- https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves/Steenbras%20Nature%20Reserve
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve Trail, Helderberg Rural, Cape Town, South Africa
4-5 km Out-and-back | Moderate | 4 - 6 Hours ...
Palmiet River Walk
- 087 288 0499
- https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/kogelberg-nature-reserve
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Betty's Bay, South Africa
10 km Loop or out-and-back | Easy | 3-4 Hours ...
Oudebosch–Harold Porter trail
- 087 288 0499
- https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/kogelberg-nature-reserve
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Betty's Bay, South Africa
6 km One-way | Moderate | 3 - 4 hours ...
Perdeberg Trail
- 087 288 0499
- https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/kogelberg-nature-reserve
- Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Betty's Bay, South Africa
11.7 km Loop | Hard | 4.5 - 5.5 hours ...
Three Sisters Trail
- 3 Sisters/Jean's Hill Hiking Trail, Kleinmond, South Africa
8 km - 16 km | Challenging | 4 - 6 hours ...
Brodie Link Trail
- MV23+Q2 Pringle Bay, South Africa
5.6 km Loop | Moderate | 1.5 - 2 Hours ...
Kleinmond Coastal Path
- Kleinmond Coastal Walkway, Albertyn Street, Kleinmond, South Africa
7.9 km Out-and-back | Moderate | 1.5-2 hours ...
Sandown Beach Walk
- Kleinmond Beach, Strand Street, Kleinmond, South Africa
13 km out-and-back | Moderate | 2.5 - 3 hours ...
Platbos Forest Trail
- WhatsApp 082 411 0448
- info@platbos.co.za
- https://platbos.co.za/the-forest-trail/
- Platbos Forest Reserve, South Africa
Discover for yourself this unique, Lowland Afromontane Forest with specimen trees estimated to be well over 1000 years of age. ...
Kasteelkop Nek Trail
- Palmiet Public Braai spots, MX9V+J4, Kleinmond, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa, 7195
6 km Out-and-back | Moderate to Hard | 2 - 3 Hours ...
Highlands Trail
34-42 km | Difficult | 2 Days ...
Fynbos & Zigzag Trails
- 087 260 9757
- http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/harold-porter
- Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Broadwith Road, Betty's Bay, South Africa
4-5 km Loop | Easy to Moderate | 1 - 2.5 Hours ...
Catrock Loop
- 136, 4th Street, Hermanus, Hermanus, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa, 7200
4.8 km Loop | Moderate to Hard | 2 - 3 hours ...
Drie Damme (Three Dams) Hiking Trail
- 1, 1st Street, Hermanus, Hermanus, Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa, 7200
3 km Loop | Easy to Moderate | 1 - 1.5 Hours ...
Lemoenkop Trail
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus, South Africa
3.7 km to 5 km Loop | Easy to Moderate | 1 - 2 Hours ...
Hoy’s Koppie
- Hoy's Koppie, Magnolia Street, Hermanus, South Africa
1 km Loop or up-and-back | Easy | 15 to 30 minutes. ...
Rotary Way Contour Path
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus, South Africa
6.3 km one-way | Moderate | 2 - 4 hours ...
Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail
- Gansbaai Harbour, South Africa
6.1 km one-way | Moderate | 1.5 - 2.5 hours ...
Kleinbaai Coastal Trail
- Kleinbaai Harbour, Gansbaai, South Africa
6 km one-way| Moderate | 1.5 - 2.5 Hours ...
Franskraalstrand Shore Walk
- Seaview Drive, Franskraal, South Africa
6.8 km out-and-back | Easy | 1.5 hours ...
Uilenkraalsmond Nature Reserve
- Uilenkraalsmond Holiday Resort Gansbaai, Gansbaai, South Africa
6.4 km out-and-back | Easy | 1 - 1.5 hours ...
Franskraal se Berg Trail
- Panorama Farm ~ Nature's Haven, Franskraal, South Africa
6.4 km out-and-back | Hard | 2 - 3 hours ...
Aasvoelkop via Adder Ladder Trail
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus, South Africa
13 km loop | Hard | 4.5 - 5.5 hours ...
Mount Cyclopia Trail
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve, Hermanus, South Africa
4.2 km out-and-back | Moderate to Challenging | 1.5 - 2 hours ...
The Whale Trail
- De Hoop Nature Reserve, Potberg, South Africa
55 km | Moderate to Strenuous | 5 days ...








