sleep over and enjoy some of the best day walks, mountain cycle routes that take you into the heart of the Knysna Forest.
Activity Tag: off road
Homtini route
Most of the trail follows fairly easy contours in the indigenous forest and plantation. It is enhanced by winding single-track slip-paths, shady plantation and indigenous forest roads offering a regular bird’s eye view of the surrounding area. It is a moderate ride with the exception of a steep 4km climb.
Jubilee Creek Nature Reserve walk
Probably the most beautiful picnic spot in the Knysna indigenous forests. Located in two forest clearings, alongside a stream, this site is very popular with young families – the stream is the perfect place for water-play.
Harkerville hiking trails
Access to the facilities is gratis by means of self-issue permits at various unmanned access points. Certain access points are however manned at times, when entry fees will be levied.
Circles in the forest hiking trail
Following an old mining path along the Forest Creek, the Circles in a Forest Hiking Trail beckons hikers to explore the loveliness of the Goudveld Forest.
Drupkelders hiking trail
This magnificent indigenous forest trail leads down to enormous rock pools. Pack your rucksack with a picnic and swimming costume.
Terblans trail
The Terblans trail is an easy and beautiful walk through the indigenous Knysna forest. It starts and ends at the Grootdraai picnic site, ideal for a picnic before or after the hike.
Komsepad trail at Gouna forest
A wonderful, challenging ride through the indigenous Gouna forest. Lots of climbing, regardless of which way round you go.
Sedgefield/Wilderness hiking trails
There are five trails – all with varying distances.
Harkerville cycle routes
Harkerville forest is the ideal location for recreational mountain-biking. Four colour-coded routes – ranging from easy family rides to superb single track – meander through coastal fynbos and pristine indigenous forest.