Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail
Subtropical forest and waterfall trail system near Tzaneen with routes ranging from shorter overnight options to a longer full traverse.
60.4 km
Total distance
5
Days recommended
High
Fitness demand
Challenging
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 60.4 km
- Days recommended: 5
- Area: Magoebaskloof / Woodbush Forest
- Nearest town: Tzaneen
- Start point: Woodbush / Magoebaskloof trail network
- End point: Woodbush / Magoebaskloof trail network
- Fitness demand: High
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Waymarked
- Best season: Year-round
- Water availability: Reliable
- Accommodation: Hut
Planning info
- Booking required: Yes
- Permit required: Yes
- Escape routes: Shorter variants and forest roads create route options.
- Risk factors: Flash flooding, River crossings, Limited water
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20