De Hel Nature Reserve
Enchanting Exploration: A Family-Friendly Forest Stroll.
Child friendly
Description
A family-friendly stroll through a Cape Town forest, offering an easy path with a touch of loose gravel in the ravine toward the loop’s conclusion. Delight in the scenic beauty of indigenous forest in the valley, accompanied by the enchanting presence of birdlife along the way.
The trail, adorned with lush greenery and shade, provides a captivating jungle atmosphere that children will adore. Additional charm awaits with smaller trails branching off the main route, each worth exploring, and occasional water features add to the trail’s allure.
Insider Guides
• The walk has beautiful scenic views in nature.
• It is quite a short duration.
Trail Type
Nature walk
Route Type
Loop
Trail Length
2.7 km
Trail Difficulty
Beginner friendly
Estimated Duration
35 – 50 minutes.
Trail Rules
Dogs on leashes.
Entry Fee & Permit
Free entry
Essentials
Camera | Hiking shoes | Sunscreen | Water
Experiences
• Forest
• Wildflowers
• Historic site
Activities
• Running
• Dog walking
Features
- Child friendly
- Dog friendly – Dogs on leashes.
- Forests
- Historic site
- Mountains
- Nature walk
- Parking
- Rivers or streams
- Scenic views
- Shaded areas
- Wildflowers
- Not wheelchair friendly
Must Tries
Finding the hidden wood teepee.
Highlights
The stunning views of the mountain within nature.
Address
Southern Cross Drive, Bel Ombre, Constantia
Opening Times
Monday – Sunday | All Day
Description
A family-friendly stroll through a Cape Town forest, offering an easy path with a touch of loose gravel in the ravine toward the loop’s conclusion. Delight in the scenic beauty of indigenous forest in the valley, accompanied by the enchanting presence of birdlife along the way.
The trail, adorned with lush greenery and shade, provides a captivating jungle atmosphere that children will adore. Additional charm awaits with smaller trails branching off the main route, each worth exploring, and occasional water features add to the trail’s allure.
Insider Guides
• The walk has beautiful scenic views in nature.
• It is quite a short duration.
Trail Type
Nature walk
Route Type
Loop
Trail Length
2.7 km
Trail Difficulty
Beginner friendly
Estimated Duration
35 – 50 minutes.
Trail Rules
Dogs on leashes.
Entry Fee & Permit
Free entry
Essentials
Camera | Hiking shoes | Sunscreen | Water
Experiences
• Forest
• Wildflowers
• Historic site
Activities
• Running
• Dog walking
Dog friendly
Dogs on leashes.
Forests
Historic site
Mountains
Nature walk
Parking
Rivers or streams
Scenic views
Shaded areas
Wildflowers
Not wheelchair friendly
Must Tries
Finding the hidden wood teepee.
Highlights
The stunning views of the mountain within nature.
Address
Southern Cross Drive, Bel Ombre, Constantia
Opening Times | |
|
Monday – Sunday |
All day |
