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Fynbos Trail Hiking Distance

Fynbos Trail Hiking Distance

The Fynbos Trail

Fynbos trail hiking distance: Total hiking distance for the standard trail is 25 km.

  • Day 1 is a three-hour walk that covers 6.6 kilometres from Steynsbos to Fynbos Retreat.
  • Day 2 is an 11 km walk that takes most of the day and takes hikers from the first overnight at Fynbos Retreat to the second overnight at Witkrans.
  • Day 3 is a 7.8 km walk that takes about four hours from Witkrans to the finish at Grootbos Garden Lodge.

There is a coastal add-on day which is a hiking distance of 9km and takes 4 hours.

Fynbos Trail Hiking Distance

The Fynbos Trail

The Fynbos Trail is a beautiful hiking route in the Gansbaai area that winds its way through the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy. The trail showcases ancient milkwood forests, fields of indigenous fynbos and stunning views of mountains and the sea. You can choose between guided catered packages or sel...

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