5 Best Hiking Trails in Johannesburg (2026)

Delta Park is a large green space in Randburg forming part of the Jozi Trails network, with basic walking trails that cover more ground than they first appear. It's not a technical hike, more a place for a regular walk or run, with parking, a play area for kids, and enough space that a busy day never feels crowded if you head to a quieter section.

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, accessed here via the Peggy Vera Road entrance, is a 680-hectare reserve just south of the city, home to zebra, blesbok, wildebeest and duiker alongside 238 bird species. Trails range from short routes up to nine kilometres, marked with colour-coded arrows, and the reserve has real archaeological history, including Iron Age sites and the remains of a 19th-century voortrekker house.

This listing covers the same 680-hectare Klipriviersberg reserve, run by the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association, a nonprofit dedicated to its upkeep. It's fenced, open sunrise to sunset seven days a week with no entry fee, and its own site describes it as the largest proclaimed nature reserve in the Johannesburg metro area, popular for birding as well as hiking.

Northcliff Hill is a compact hilltop spot in Randburg known almost entirely for its views over Johannesburg, with a walking path, picnic benches, and a layout that suits a short outing rather than a long hike. It's free to enter, with a neighbourhood watch providing security, and it's most popular in the evenings when the sunset draws a crowd.

This is the Frandaph Drive back entrance into the Klipriviersberg reserve, offering the same trail network and wildlife as the main entrances but from the Mondeor side of the reserve. Reviewers describe long trails suited to a serious workout, with the same colour-coded difficulty markings as the rest of the reserve.