Now it is just a matter of which one to do first... :-)
I ask for guidance, protection and a whole lot of fun!
Marloth Nature Reserve
This is a view of the Langeberg Mountains from my back garden - is it safe to venture that far out? I last hiked the big trail some 30 years ago... Talk about full circle or what?
Marloth Flower Route
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Trail distance: 5,5km (2,5 hours)
Trail description: This easy hike begins and ends at the reserve office. The highlight is a section of about 2,5km that leads through rich protea and erica stands, that are very colourful in flower season. Along the way you will see small animals, Cape fynbos, patches of afromontane forest and birds. Koloniesbos
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Trail distance: 6km (2,5 hours)
Trail description: This fairly easy circular hike begins and ends at the reserve office. Along the way you can see small animals, Cape fynbos and birds. This circular route leads into Koloniesbos, an indigenous forest where you will find yellowwood, stinkwood and ironwood trees.
Fires are only permitted at demarcated sites. Tienuurkop Trail
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Distance: 11,5km (6,5 hours)
Trail description: This is a very difficult route. The linear circle route starts at the reserve office and leads to the peak of Tienuurkop and back. It leads through fynbos veld and patches of indigenous forest in the ravines. You are rewarded with views over Swellendam and the Ruensveld. Watch out for a diversity of birds and small animals. Duiwelsbos
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Trail distance: 5km (2 hour)
Trail description: This fairly easy hike begins and ends at the reserve office. The first 2km takes the hiker to the Duiwelsbos and then 1,5km leads into the indigenous forest and back. The trail turns at a small waterfall. Along the way you will see small animals, Cape fynbos, and birds. Fires are only permitted at demarcated sites. Twaalfuurkop
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Trail distance: 8,5km (4 hours)
Trail description: This strenuous and very difficult linear route starts at the reserve office and leads to the peak of Twaalfuurkop and back. It leads through fynbos veld and patches of indigenous forest in the ravines. You are rewarded with views over Swellendam and the Ruensveld. Hikers are rewarded with a diversity of birds and small animals. Die Plaat
Nearest Town: Swellendam
Region: Garden Route
Trail distance: 8,5km (4 hours), but different route options are available
Trail description: This easy route follows through patches of indigenous forest and fynbos veld, where you will be able to spot various small animals and birds. Reservations
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