Trails-Walks · Knysna & Brenton-on-Sea
Circles in the Forest
Old forest, streamside paths and the Dalene Matthee Big Tree.
Context reference: trail
Circles in the ForestScene from the Circles in the Forest trail photo gallery.
Walking information
- Distance
- 3.1 km short loop or 9 km long loop
- Route type
- loop
- Editorial time estimate
- 1–1½ hours short; 3–4 hours long
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate · editorial planning guidance
What to experience
Old forest, streamside paths and the Dalene Matthee Big Tree.
Getting to the trailhead
From Knysna take the N2 west, turn onto Rheenendal Road, then right at Bibby’s Hoek / Millwood. At the Goudveld gate follow forest signs. Continue to Krisjan-se-Nek picnic site.
Access & conditions
Check SANParks permit, gate and trail conditions before departure.
Access: unconfirmed
Access can change; confirm current conditions with the operator.
Sources
Research recorded 2026-10-08. Research dates are separate from operator access checks.