Fernkloof Nature Reserve

Fernkloof Nature Reserve extends across 18 square kilometers of the Kleinrivier Mountains, featuring diverse fynbos vegetation and numerous hiking trails.

The Provincial Council of the Cape officially declared Fernkloof as a protected nature reserve in 1957, initiating formal conservation efforts in the region.

The reserve incorporates traditional fynbos plants, which reflect South African natural heritage through their connection to early Dutch colonial botanical classifications.

Visitors can access 60 kilometers of maintained hiking paths that connect the mountain slopes to coastal areas, with emergency services available at specific contact numbers.

Within its boundaries, the reserve contains 18 percent of the Cape Floral Kingdom's plant species despite occupying only 0.002 percent of its total area.

Location: Western Cape

Elevation above the sea: 461 m

GPS coordinates: -34.38500,19.28170

Latest update: March 16, 2025 17:10