The Best Trail Running Trails in Western Cape (South Africa)

Alphen Trail Circuit, Alphen Trail, Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Alphen, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Distance: 3.11mi
Elevation +: 115f
TrailRank: 16

An alternative route to the Constantia Greenbelt parkrun, this circuit also measures 5 kilometers and tries not to make loops along the same trail twice; yet keeping within the confines of the Alphn Trail area.

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Helderberg West Peak and Dome - Free Access

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near Helderberg, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Alfred Thorpe

Distance: 7.04mi
Elevation +: 4144f
TrailRank: 16

Please note that the route down from the Dome is extremely difficult and not recommended, especially in winter. It also leads you onto private property, so rather turn back to the neck and then down to Helderberg Nature...

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Duiker Trail, Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Tygerberg Hills, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 1.41mi
Elevation +: 266f
TrailRank: 15

Photo ofDuiker Trail, Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

This is the trail running of the short Duiker Trail in Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Nice quick course for some speed training, this track incorporates lots of steps, hills, running through some tunnels and some windy, easy ...

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Newlands short circuit including Contour Path, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.97mi
Elevation +: 1119f
TrailRank: 15

This trail takes in the best of Newlands forest, from open wide trails to technical single track, crossing lots of streams. The track takes an undulating route up to the Contour Path, along the Contour Path to the New...

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Oliphantskop Single Quarry Trail Run, Langebaan, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Langebaan, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.43mi
Elevation +: 177f
TrailRank: 12

This is the trail running of the southern quarry in the Oliphantskop section of Langebaan. The views of the bay are quite impressive as are the trails which are exciting and adventurous to traverse. Be careful of the edg...

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Rhodes Memorial and Contour Path Circuit via steep downhill, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Mowbray, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.61mi
Elevation +: 869f
TrailRank: 12

This track starts at Rhodes Memorial car park and takes in a steep technical single track that leads to below the Block House and then onto the Contour Path; then down a very steep and technical descending path along an ...

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Ultra-Trail Cape Town 65 km 2016, Sector 4 of 7 (Constantia Nek - Groot Constantia), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.72mi
Elevation +: 246f
TrailRank: 12

This track is the detailed trail running route of Sector 4 of 7 of the 2016 Ultra-Trail Cape Town 65 km route from Constantia Nek aid station to Groot Constantia aid station. Groot Constantia marks the half way point ...

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Trappieskop Circuit, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Kalkbaai, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.24mi
Elevation +: 509f
TrailRank: 12

This classic, technical, single track trail makes its way around the Trappieskop Peak behind Kalk Bay. The trail makes its way around the fire break in a clockwise direction and heads up to the saddle with good views ove...

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Esona Boutique Wine Estate Lookout, Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Spes Bona, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 1.00mi
Elevation +: 509f
TrailRank: 12

This track records the running up and down a hill in front of and on the other side of the Breede River from Esona Wine Boutique. The trail takes in some nice views of the valley. The trail is difficult due to the ext...

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Strandfontein 5km Trail Run, Strandfontein, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Strandfontein, Western Cape (South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.91mi
Elevation +: 190f
TrailRank: 9

Nice out and back with a circular loop that takes in some pretty views over the Atlantic Ocean and surrounds. Quite exposed with no drinking water anywhere on route - bring hat, sunscreen, water, sunglasses and wind brea...

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Kudukop Trail, Vanrynsdorp, Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Van Wyksdorp, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.65mi
Elevation +: 377f
TrailRank: 9

This is the recording of an exciting trail running route from a farm just outside Vanwyksdorp, around a small hill locally known as Kudukop, on the lower stretches of the Rooiberg Nature Reserve mountain range. Look o...

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Yzerfontein Trig Beacon Run, Yzerfontein, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Yzerfontein, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 1.65mi
Elevation +: 187f
TrailRank: 9

Nice out and back run to and from the highest point in this local region of the West Coast. Great views at the top!

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Newlands Littlewort and Woodcutters Circuit (short version), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.18mi
Elevation +: 696f
TrailRank: 9

This track takes in both the Littlewort and Woodcutters trails in Newlands. Nice and technical, this track is a good lung buster if done fast! This track was recorded in an anti-clockwise direction.

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Elsie's Peak, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Vishoek, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.56mi
Elevation +: 781f
TrailRank: 9

Nice circular route taking in some of the great viewpoints of the surroundings from Elsie's Peak on this pleasant, peaceful part of Table Mountain National Park.

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Yzerfontein circuit, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Yzerfontein, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.51mi
Elevation +: 164f
TrailRank: 9

A fun filled, scenic circuit, taking in the best of Yzerfontein's single track along the shore with great views of the ocean.

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Newlands Woodcutters and Littlewort Circuit (long version), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

Two Trailblazers

Distance: 2.63mi
Elevation +: 702f
TrailRank: 9

This track takes in both the Woodcutters and Littlewort trails in Newlands. Nice and technical, this track is a good lung buster if done fast! This track was recorded in an clockwise direction.

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Muizenberg Peak trail run

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near Bailey’s Cottage, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

guidodg

Distance: 4.57mi
Elevation +: 1791f
TrailRank: 23

Beautiful run up to Muizenberg peak, steep rocky ascent and descent but the views are spectacular

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Karbonkelberg

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near Hout Bay, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

guidodg

Distance: 5.77mi
Elevation +: 1916f
TrailRank: 23

scenic trail run up one of the least known peaks around Cape Town...just do it!

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Cresta Grande-Lion's head-Table Mountain-Cresta Grande

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near Schotschekloof, Western Cape (South Africa)

Fabio Mzungu

Distance: 15.26mi
Elevation +: 6050f
TrailRank: 22

Después de haber ido recuperando la espalda poco a poco durante las vacaciones, hoy tocó testearla intentando correr un poco. El recorrido es bastante demandante, entre otras cosas porque la calufa era intensa, y porque ...

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