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SaveMarloth Nature Reserve is named after the pioneer botanist who, together with a deputation of Swellendam residents, petitioned the Minister of Lands and Forestry in 1928 to set aside part of the mountain as a nature reserve. During 1981, the reserve was enlarged to include the rest of the State Forest and the Swellendam hiking trail was opened.
The reserve’s vegetation is predominantly mountain fynbos, with patches of forest. There are several species of Protea and more than 25 species of erica, most of which flower in November. Marloth, like the rest of the southern Cape, has hot summers and cold winters. The higher mountain peaks are occasionally dusted in snow during the cold winter months.
The hiking trails offer a wide range of difficulty. From the first water pool at Duiwelsbos, which can be hiked with a toddler, to the strenuous and challenging 12uur kop, from where you can see the ocean. All routes are well marked. The hiking trails start from either the Marloth main office or the Duiwelsbos/Koloniesbos parking.
In Marloth Nature Reserve mountain biking is limited to the non-technical gravel road that starts at the Marloth Nature Reserve Main Gate and leads to the Duiwelsbos/Koloniesbos Parking area. You can buy your CapeNature permit at the Marloth Nature Reserve Main Gate.
The reserve’s vegetation is predominantly mountain fynbos, with patches of forest. There are several species of Protea and more than 25 species of erica, most of which flower in November. Marloth, like the rest of the southern Cape, has hot summers and cold winters. The higher mountain peaks are occasionally dusted in snow during the cold winter months.
The hiking trails offer a wide range of difficulty. From the first water pool at Duiwelsbos, which can be hiked with a toddler, to the strenuous and challenging 12uur kop, from where you can see the ocean. All routes are well marked. The hiking trails start from either the Marloth main office or the Duiwelsbos/Koloniesbos parking.
In Marloth Nature Reserve mountain biking is limited to the non-technical gravel road that starts at the Marloth Nature Reserve Main Gate and leads to the Duiwelsbos/Koloniesbos Parking area. You can buy your CapeNature permit at the Marloth Nature Reserve Main Gate.
source: Marloth Nature Reserve Website
google parking directions Access Info:
This Nature Reserve is entered from the Marloth Main Office, situated near the Swellendam Golf Course.
The reserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
Marloth Office Tel: +27 (0)28 514 1410
Emergency Tel: +27 (0)82 496 2450
Cabin bookings Tel: +27 (0)87 087 82500
GENERAL NOTES:
> Do you need a 4x4 in Marloth? No.
> Dogs are not allowed.
> This is Africa. Remember sunscreen, hats and water.
The reserve is open from sunrise to sunset.
Marloth Office Tel: +27 (0)28 514 1410
Emergency Tel: +27 (0)82 496 2450
Cabin bookings Tel: +27 (0)87 087 82500
GENERAL NOTES:
> Do you need a 4x4 in Marloth? No.
> Dogs are not allowed.
> This is Africa. Remember sunscreen, hats and water.
Disclaimer:
Get your hiking permits at the Marloth Main Office - office hours are 07:30 - 16:00
Adults = R50
Kids = R30
Wildcard = Free
Adults = R50
Kids = R30
Wildcard = Free
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
3 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Hike
30 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 30
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 3
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 30
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Total Distance
- 69 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 33 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,664 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,052 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,692 ft
- Ridden Counter
- 208
Popular Marloth Nature Reserve Mountain Biking Trails
| status | title | difficulty | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Road 002 | |||
| Road to Koloniesbos Parking | |||
| Glenstroom Hut Access Road |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #15590965 | Dec 30, 2020 @ 6:25am Dec 30, 2020 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #15461861 | Dec 24, 2020 @ 11:54am Dec 24, 2020 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #15455681 and 9 more | Dec 24, 2020 @ 5:53am Dec 24, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swellendam Trails | 2 | 5 | 2 km | ||
| Bontebok National Park | 3 | 2 | 5.6 km | ||
| Barrydale Trails | 8 | 3 | 11.5 km | ||
| Grootvadersbosch Conservancy | 9 | 28 | 4 | 18.1 km | |
| Boosmansbos Wilderness Area | 2 | 4 | 22.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 561 ft | 2 miles | 269 ft | #269 | 213 | |||||
| E-Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 561 ft | 2 miles | 269 ft | #212 | ||||||
| Hike | 30 | 69 miles | 23,665 ft | 33 miles | 4,052 ft | #258 | 97 | |||||
| Trail Running | 30 | 69 miles | 23,665 ft | 33 miles | 4,052 ft | #256 | 62 |
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