Appelsbos Loop
A full-day Marloth route for fit hikers, combining longer distances with open Langeberg mountain scenery.
21.0 km
Total distance
1
Days recommended
High
Fitness demand
Challenging
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 21.0 km
- Days recommended: 1
- Area: Marloth Nature Reserve
- Nearest town: Swellendam
- Start point: Marloth reserve office
- End point: Marloth reserve office
- Fitness demand: High
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Mostly clear
- Best season: Spring
- Water availability: Limited
- Accommodation: None
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Circular route returns to the reserve office.
- Risk factors: Heat exposure, Limited water, Getting lost
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20