Where to hike in South Africa
2
Routes
5.4 km
Avg distance
233 m
Avg elevation gain
South Africa gathers community routes for Hiking. Explore them on the map, get inspired, or create your own in one click.
Explore running routes, hiking trails and bike rides across South Africa
Explore all routes by zooming on the map or browse the list of runs, hikes and bike rides below.
Popular routes in South Africa
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Hiking
Moderate
Caracal Trail from Upper Parking Lot @ Helderberg Reserve
3.327mi
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1h31m
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+764ft
Western Cape - Helderberg Nature Reserve
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Hiking
Moderate
Caracal Trail From Upper Parking Lot @ Helderberg Reserve
3.384mi
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1h31m
•
+764ft
Western Cape - Helderberg Nature Reserve
Plan your own route in South Africa
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Open the route planner →Frequently asked questions
Where can I find routes in South Africa?
Browse 2 routes shared by the community in South Africa, shown on the map and filterable by activity, distance and difficulty — or draw your own in one click.
How do I create my own route in South Africa?
Click 'Create my route here': the planner opens so you can draw your route in South Africa and get distance, elevation, estimated time and GPX export, for free.
Can I export the routes as GPX?
Yes — every route in South Africa can be exported as GPX (and TCX/KML) for your watch or GPS, and you can start from an existing route to build your own.