Goesa Nature Walk
Storms River VillageForest loop from the forestry office.
02 / Forest paths & coastal trails
Take the trail.
Find your own pace.
From a short forest wander to a multi-day coastal journey: explore the walking routes around Tsitsikamma.
Plan a forest day.
Covers Storms River, the coast, Nature’s Valley, Bloukrans, Witelsbos and selected private or mountain routes.
32 listingsGuide checked · 6 September 2026
Plaatbos · Green route
Storms River VillageForest route from the forestry office.
Older park brochures show 6 km. Use the latest entrance map.
Plaatbos · Red route
Storms River VillageA longer marked forest circuit.
Plaatbos · Yellow route
Storms River VillageIncludes the Old Bridge picnic area.
Older brochures show 9 km. Confirm the current route locally.
Big Tree / Ratel · Green
Big Tree entrance · N2Short yellowwood forest walk.
Ratel · Yellow route
Big Tree entrance · N2A marked forest circuit.
Ratel · Red route
Big Tree entrance · N2The longest Ratel circuit.
Mouth Trail & suspension bridges
Storms River Mouth Rest CampBoardwalk and bridge walk.
Steps and climbs; ask about any lookout extension.
Loerie / Lourie Trail
Storms River Mouth Rest CampShort coastal forest loop.
Blue Duiker Trail
Storms River Mouth Rest CampLonger forest circuit.
Waterfall Trail
Storms River Mouth Rest CampRocky coastal return walk.
Strenuous scrambling; check tide and weather. Do not continue beyond the day-trail limit.
Kalander / Kalanderkloof
Nature’s Valley · De VasselotForest walk; obtain the current route map from reception.
Groot River Trail
Nature’s Valley · De VasselotRiver-area trail.
Salt River Mouth Trail
Nature’s ValleyAsk reception which coastal approach is currently accessible.
Do not confuse this with the longer Keurpad route, which SANParks lists as closed.
Salt River via Keurpad
Nature’s ValleySANParks currently publishes a flood-related closure.
Do not plan this route unless SANParks confirms it has reopened.
Stinkhoutkloof Nature Walk
Bloukrans Forest StationForest and plantation route.
Confirm entrance access before travelling.
Rugbos · Green route
Bloukrans areaStarts at the Khoisan Village site.
Confirm current trail and access-road condition.
Rugbos · Yellow route
Rugbos picnic site · Bloukrans PassPicnic-site loop.
Confirm current trail and access-road condition.
Rugbos · Blue route
Bloukrans areaLonger forest route.
Confirm current trail and access-road condition.
Witelspeak / Captain Harrison
Witelsbos State ForestForest circuit with streams.
Confirm local access and permits.
Cadeau · Elands River Trail
Witelsbos regionChallenging coastal day walk.
Arrange access and confirm conditions.
Cadeau · Bloubaai Trail
Witelsbos regionDemanding shoreline route.
Arrange access and confirm conditions.
David & Valerie Lane Trail
Misty Mountain ReserveGuided forest, ravine and lookout experience.
Confirm the current guided route and meeting point.
Striptease River Trail
Tsitsikamma LodgePrivate river-and-rock-pool walk.
Arrange access with the lodge and check the route condition. This is not an unrestricted public trail.
Tsitsikamma On Sea Trail
Tsitsikamma On SeaPrivate coastal-property trail listed on the local visitor map.
Visitor access and current route operation must be confirmed with the property.
Formosa Peak
Northern Tsitsikamma MountainsA remote mountain ascent, approached from the northern side.
Landowner permission and route-finding experience are needed. Arrange a suitable guide; not a casual village walk.
Otter Trail
Storms River Mouth → Nature’s ValleyThe reserved coastal backpacking route.
Advance SANParks booking required.
Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail
Nature’s Valley → Storms RiverMountain-and-forest hut-to-hut hiking.
Book through MTO. Published route totals vary by endpoint and itinerary; use the booked route pack.
Dolphin Trail
Storms River Mouth → The FerneryGuided coastal slackpacking.
Book the full operator package; it includes overnight stays away from this property.
Edge of Africa
Storms River Mouth → Misty Mountain ReserveA guided coastal hiking package.
An operator itinerary on part of the Dolphin coastal route; advance booking required.
Marine Frontier
Misty Mountain Reserve → The FerneryA guided coast-and-forest hiking package.
An operator itinerary on part of the Dolphin coastal route; advance booking required.
Forest & Falls Trail
Storms River Mouth · Misty Mountain · The FerneryA longer stay itinerary combining two coastal hiking days with leisure experiences.
An operator package using the Dolphin coastal route, rather than an additional public day trail.
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Compiled from published local tourism, park and operator information. Each listing links to its source. This is a researched visitor guide, not a live register of every business or trail. Confirm current operation and access directly.