Born out of a passion for the outdoors the Green Mountain Trail was founded in 2007.
Born out of a passion for the outdoors and an affinity to Alison’s younger days biking and hiking across the globe, followed by hiking the Groenlanberg with Dr. Paul Cluver, the Green Mountain Trail was founded in 2007, a bucket list 60km walk which includes home cooked meals, wine tastings, transfers, trained mountain guides and overnighting at Wildekrans Country House.
The route traverses private farms which are committed to conservation and the responsible sharing of these special spaces. Having worked with hikers for more than ten years, Alison has seen the powerful healing affects the natural surroundings have on visitors.The Green Mountain Trail is a four day hiking trail around the Groenlandberg (Green Mountain) in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Traversing a tapestry of fynbos and fruit farms this slackpack trail offers fine food and farm stays in the Elgin and Bot River Valleys of South Africa. Accommodation is in four star graded (TGCSA) country guesthouses. Delicious , wholesome meals are provided throughout.
The trail meanders around the Groenlandberg, part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Guided by passionate and FGASA accredited guides you learn about the biodiversity and the history of the area. Immersing oneself in this protected natural environment is a game changer for both body and soul.
The Green Mountain Trail is a moderate walking trail with distances varying between 11kms and 18kms each day. The effort level, as gauged by Slackpacker South Africa, is set at 3.5, on a scale of 0 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult.
The trail traverses privately owned land. All landowners are members of the Groenlandberg Conservancy, the worlds first biodiversity wine route, and the regions leader in efforts to conserve the environment and promote responsible tourism.
The wine farms we journey through are Biodiversity Wine Initiative champions. This enlightened initiative unites conservation and agricultural development in a complementary, mutually beneficial manner. As part of the Green Mountain Trails social responsibility programme, hikers are encouraged to Walk with an Alien a project in which a personalised walking stick is carved from alien vegetation by local communities.
