Kogelberg Trail

Long Kogelberg mountain hike through gorge, forest and fynbos for fit all-day hikers.

Western Cape Out-and-back Challenging South Africa
24.0 km Total distance
1 Days recommended
High Fitness demand
Challenging Difficulty

Trail overview

  • Distance: 24.0 km
  • Days recommended: 1
  • Area: Kogelberg Nature Reserve
  • Nearest town: Kleinmond
  • Start point: Kogelberg reserve office
  • End point: Kogelberg 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: Return on the same route 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
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