Hiking trails in the Free State

Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 10:08 Written by Helga McLeod Thursday, 25 March 2010 08:14

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Free State trails

You will be pleased to find, during your travel in South Africa, a province so full of dramatic beauty - big skies, fields of sunflowers and friendly people.  Your stay in a Free State guesthouse will be warm and friendly, while the natural beauty of the Free State will leave you wanting more.

The Aasvoëlberg Voetslaanpad outside Zastron, Eastern Free State.

The Avondrust HikingTrail at Qwaqwa / Golden Gate for a gorgeous Eastern Free State hiking trail.

The Bald Ibis Hiking Trail near Swinburne / Harrismith / Van Reenen.

The Bergvaring Voetslaanpad outside Senekal for day walks.

The Bokpoort Hiking Trail, between Clarens and Golden Gate, is a gorgeous hiking, cycling and horse riding trail. Clarens is famous for its gorgeous Free State accommodation  -  make sure to browse our directory.

The Brandwater Hiking Trail between Fouriesburg and Clarens (note: according to a visitor, this trail has not been in operation for some years) 

The Camelroc near Caledonspoort / Fouriesburg offers an Eastern Free State hiking trail.

The Champagne Voetslaanpad at Zastron is a beautiful day walk.

The Evening Star Walk is a day hike outside  Excelsior in the Eastern Free State.

The Golden Gate Walks near Clarens / Golden Gate - a great hiking trail in the Eastern Free State. Find fantastic Clarens accommodation for your holiday.

The Koranna / Merriemetsi Hiking Trail outside Marquard / Clocolan / Excelsior is excellent for a day walk.

The Kututsa Hiking Trail near Ficksburg for a dramatic landscape and great hike.

The Langberg Trail near Vrede / Memel in the Northern Free State.

The Langesnek Hiking Trail near Ficksburg is a beautiful hiking trail also ideal for horse riding.

The Leeuwspruit Hiking Trail outside Sasolburg.

The Lesoba Voetslaanpad between Clarens and Fouriesburg is a hiking trail for one day.

The Nevis walk near Clocolan is a day-hike. 
 
The Ouma's / Oumas Kraal Hiking Trail near Clarens / Golden Gate. This area is known for its charming accommodation and great beauty.

The Quaggafontain-Voetslaanpad outside Zastron is a gorgeous hiking trail.
 
The Rantjiesveld Voetslaanpad near Fauresmith for a Southern Free State hike.

The Ribbok Voetslaanpad outside Clarens / Golden Gate.   

The Sediba Trail outside Memel is a great hike.   

The Sentinel Trail at Qwaqwa / Golden Gate offers a day walk.
 
The Skip Norgarb Voetslaanpad between Clocolan and Ficksburg for a Eastern Free State hike.

The Sphinx / Sfinks Hiking Trail ouside Ficksburg / Rosendal for Eastern Free State viewing.

The Sporekrans Trail outside Fouriesburg.

The St. Fort Trail in the popular Clarens makes for gorgeous hiking in the Free State.

The Steve Visser Voetslaanpad outside Ladybrand is a beautiful Free State hike.

The Stokstert Hiking Trail between Smithfield and Wepener.

Tepelkop Trails between Fouriesburg and Bethlehem have typical Eastern Free State trails.

The Transgariep getaway Trail near Philippolis, Transgariep.

The Tussen-die-riviere Game Farm outside Bethulie.

The Uitzight-voetslaanpad outside Fouriesburg is a gorgeous Free State hiking trail.

The Vergezient Mountain Retreat near Harrismith for a Free State hiking experience.
 
The Vingerpol Trail, Witteberg near Paul Roux shows the hiker all the magic of the Free State landscape.

The Wag-'n-Bietjie Voedslaanpad is a hiking trail near Bothaville, Western Free State.

The Waterkloof Hiking Trail near Ficksburg / Rosendal.

The Wolhuterskop Hiking Trail outside Bethlehem.  

The Ystervark / Porcupine Hiking Trail, between Clocolan and Ficksburg for a day walk in the Eastern Free State.
       
Your accommodation host will most likely be able to point you in the direction of the hikes above - make sure to pack your cell phone and hat, sunscreen and waterbottle!

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