Gauteng Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden Waterfall Trail

   4 km loop1.5-2 hourseasy120 m gain

   Trail past the 70 m Witpoortjie waterfall and eagle cliffs.

2. 2

   Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

   3 km loop1-2 hourseasy80 m gain

   Rocky ridge reserve with Iron Age sites and city views; guided walks on selected Sundays.

3. 3

   Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve Trails

   5-12 km2-5 hoursmoderate300 m gain

   Rolling Highveld reserve with springbok, wildebeest and multi-day hiking trails.

4. 4

   Groenkloof Nature Reserve

   6 km2 hourseasy100 m gain

   Pretoria's oldest reserve with game viewing on hiking and mountain-bike trails.

5. 5

   Kloofendal Nature Reserve Loop

   3 km1 houreasy60 m gain

   Small nature reserve with waterfall, amphitheatre and Highveld grassland views.

6. 6

   Magaliesberg Kloof Trails (Mountain Sanctuary Park)

   8 km3-4 hoursmoderate250 m gain

   Rock-pool and cliff trails in the Magaliesberg range about 80 km from Johannesburg.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

When to hike

Seasonal conditions in Gauteng.

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Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.