Mountain biking and hiking trails

There is an extensive network of hiking/mountain biking trails in the conservancy. Below is an image of the existing trails.

The trails network (please click on the image for a larger view)

The trail network is as follows:

  • Buffels Trail – White line – A very popular end to end trail connecting the Goukamma Railway Station and Belvidere.
  • Belvidere-Lake Brenton – Green line – along the old railway track. Can be done as an end to end or out and back trail.
  • Suikerbos Trail – Pink line – a short trail along the old Brenton Road, connecting with the Ocean and Estuary Trail. End to end trail.
  • Ocean and Estuary Trail – Blue line – starting from the Top Gate. Beautiful views over the ocean and Knysna Estuary. Circular trail.
  • Fynbos Trail – Yellow line. Connects the Top Gate with the Buffels Trail.
  • Whale Trail – Red line. Connects the Top Gate with the Buffels Trail. Follows the southern slope of the hills with beautiful views over the ocean.

It is also possible to make up your own trail by interconnecting the existing trails.

The location of the Top Gate on the Brenton Road