Jonkershoek Nature Reserve sits about nine kilometres from Stellenbosch at the head of the Jonkershoek Valley, managed by CapeNature. Four marked hiking trails run from 5.3 to 18 kilometres across easy to demanding ground, four rivers rise in the mountains here, and the rock pools and waterfalls along them are the reason many people come. Mountain biking is available on adjoining forestry land for a separate fee. Access is on a first-come basis and the circular road takes only twenty cars at a time.
Highlights
- Four marked hiking trails from 5.3 to 18 kilometres, easy to demanding
- Four rivers rising in the mountains, with rock pools and waterfalls along them
- Only twenty vehicles allowed on the circular road at a time, first come first served
Tips
The circular road takes twenty cars at a time and there is no booking for day access, so arrive early on weekends and public holidays. Check the trail cut-off times at the gate before starting a long route.