Kranshoek Trail
Circular Garden Route hike through forest, waterfall gorge, coastline and the Kranshoek viewpoint.
9.0 km
Total distance
1
Days recommended
Moderate
Fitness demand
Moderate
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 9.0 km
- Days recommended: 1
- Area: Garden Route National Park
- Nearest town: Plettenberg Bay
- Start point: Kranshoek picnic site
- End point: Kranshoek picnic site
- Fitness demand: Moderate
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Year-round
- Water availability: Reliable
- Accommodation: None
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Circular route returns to the picnic site.
- Risk factors: River crossings, Exposure to heights, Getting lost
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20