Kogelberg Trail

CapeNature lists the Kogelberg Trail as a moderate-to-long 24km walk of about eight hours along Oudebosch gorge, through the Oudebosch montane forest and near the Platbos and Louw’s Bos patches. Start no later than 10:00 in summer and 08:00 in winter. Closed shoes required. Permits from the reserve office or CapeNature Central Reservations (087 087 8250). Day-access tariffs on the official page have shown both R60/R30 and R65/R45 — we do not pick one figure. Limited first-come parking. No cellphone reception after the gravel turn-off from the R44.

Before you go, read Kogelberg hiking guide.

Other listings in Kogelberg: Oudebosch–Harold Porter Trail , Palmiet River Walk , Three Sisters Trail .

Questions

How hard is Kogelberg Trail?

Kogelberg Trail is graded hard and typically takes about 8 hours over 24 km. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.

Are dogs allowed at Kogelberg Trail?

Dogs are not allowed at Kogelberg Trail.

When is Kogelberg Trail open?

Start no later than 10:00 in summer and 08:00 in winter.

Where do you park for Kogelberg Trail?

Limited first-come parking at Kogelberg Nature Reserve, signed left off the R44 just before Kleinmond.