There are many hikes around Greyton. A big plus is that most walks or hikes begin at the edge of our small Village, so you can walk straight out the doors and begin your hike (no need to drive anywhere!)
Hiking trails:
- Boesmanskloof trail: This trail between Greyton and McGregor is a 14 km hike. It is best to allocate a full day for this trail. It is important to note that the trail, while starting at the edge of Greyton, finishes 14kms from McGregor. Some groups hike from Greyton, overnight at either Die Galg or Whipstock farm and hike back the following day.See the bottom of this page for information on accommodation at the McGregor end of the hike as well as transport.
- Genadendal trail: This is a two day trail with an overnight stop in huts on the farm De Hoek. The trail begins and ends in Genadendal.
- There are several possible day hikes starting and ending in Greyton.(consult us or the Greyton visitor booklet).
Genadendal Hikes: There are two hikes to Genadendal. The first is a 7km walk and is a fairly easy walk although there are two steep hills. The second is a 5 to 6 hour hike along the mountainside, it is very beautiful but has a very steep start!
Walking in the Village: Greyton's peaceful, treelined streets are ideal for walking. One can admire the beautiful mountain backdrop and appreciate the beautiful homes which all follow a strict architectural code ( the result is a very pleasing adherence to a traditional Cape architectural style - no Tuscan villas). One can easily clock up 5 kms and more on a varied route including the Gobos river,the upper end of Main Street which ends right up against the mountains and back along Park or Main Street.
Services offered to hikers by Zebra Moon:
- Off street parking.
- Purcahase of groceries.
- Collection from end of hike.
- Use of toilet and shower facilities at the end of your hike for hikers who have stayed at least one night with us.( by prior arrangement please.)
- Advice on routes.
- Safety back up,contact us(there is reasonably good cell phone reception on many hikes)and we will help coordinate the necessary response.
- Guided hikes: Mark is busy completing the Advanced Mountain Walking leader course(created by the Mountaineering Development and Training Trust) and will soon be an accredited hiking guide. Mark will offer the Boesmanskloof and Genadendal trails as guided hikes.
BOESMANSKLOOF TRAIL ( GREYTON - McGREGOR HIKE ).
The following accommodation is available at the McGregor end:
Die Galg - Barry and Ruth Oosthuisen.Tel : 023 625 1794.
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They have two options- Die Galg or Eagles Nest .
Whipstock - 023 625 1733. 076 067 0915.
Onverwacht: Sandra and Japie. Tel: 023 625 1667. 0725144209.
Transport between Greyton and McGregor - we can comfortably seat 7 passengers in a VW Kombi. Contact us for the latest rate.
