Postberg, West Coast · Western Cape

Postberg Hiking Trail

  • Distance27.3 km
  • Gradehard
  • HoursAugust and September only. Arrive Tsaarsbank 09:00 with the permit.
  • DogsNot allowed
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White sand and shallow lagoon water on the West Coast, South Africa
West Coast region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

SANParks lists the Postberg Hiking Trail as a two-day, one-night route open only in August and September. Hikers start and finish at Tsaarsbank and overnight in their own tents at Plankiesbaai. Day one is 15.5km (about six hours); day two is 11.8km (about 3.5 hours). Maximum 12 people. Book in advance — bookings open in June — through Geelbek Information Centre on 022 707 9902/3 or 022 772 2144. Arrive at Tsaarsbank at 09:00 and show the permit. Water is only at the gate and at Plankiesbaai. SANParks calls the trail strenuous. Pets are not permitted. We do not copy a tariff here.

Before you go, read West Coast National Park guide.

Other listings in Postberg: Steenbok Trail .

Questions

How hard is Postberg Hiking Trail?
Postberg Hiking Trail is graded hard over 27.3 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 Postberg Hiking Trail?
Dogs are not allowed at Postberg Hiking Trail.
When is Postberg Hiking Trail open?
August and September only. Arrive Tsaarsbank 09:00 with the permit.
Where do you park for Postberg Hiking Trail?
Tsaarsbank gate. Cars stay there — SANParks does not allow vehicles to overnight or drop equipment at Plankiesbaai.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Steenbok Trail (same gate); Bakoor Trail 9.0 km; Geelbek Short Day Walks 14 km; Green Point Park 92 km.

White sand and shallow lagoon water on the West Coast, South Africa
West Coast region · representative photo, not this trail

Steenbok Trail

Postberg, West Coast · same gate · moderate

SANParks' booked 13.9km, five-hour Postberg day hike — August and September only, maximum 20 people.

  • No dogs
  • August and September only. Do not start later than 09:00. Postberg closes at 17:00.
White sand and shallow lagoon water on the West Coast, South Africa
West Coast region · representative photo, not this trail

Bakoor Trail

Langebaan, West Coast · 9.0 km away · easy

SANParks' 4.6km walk from the Langebaan gate to Seeberg View Point — lagoon views, not a Postberg flower hike.

  • No dogs
White sand and shallow lagoon water on the West Coast, South Africa
West Coast region · representative photo, not this trail

Geelbek Short Day Walks

Geelbek, West Coast · 14 km away · easy

SANParks' two circular walks from Geelbek Information Centre: 9km to the dunes, or 7km via Sixteen Mile Beach.

  • No dogs
The Twelve Apostles mountain range above the Atlantic seaboard, Cape Town
Cape Town region · representative photo, not this trail

Green Point Park

Green Point, Cape Town · 92 km away

A large, free municipal park near the stadium with gardens, water features and a dedicated off-leash dog area.

  • Picnic
  • Dogs OK
  • Free entry

Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.