De Hel Nature Area — Attraction in Cape Town Ward 62

This is a truly invigorating walk in Constantia and quite spectacular being so close to Southern Cross Drive.

It takes you away from hustle and bustle and transports you to a near rainforest environment.

It's only 20 minutes each way from Southern Cross to Constantia Main Road.

It's easier to take the long way, but if you really want to push a bit harder, the route down to the river and up is better.

It's pretty safe and people along the route are friendly and helpful.

You'll also encounter several dogs being walked so accept that.

Parking is limited and for now, it's never...

Lovely trail for both running and walking; dogs are welcome. If you're a runner you will probably make De Hel part of your run (its only a couple of km long but there are some steep seactions); its a good shortcut from the top of the Diep River trail to Constantia Nek; Its about 700m down S/Cross Drive, and about 700m below Constantia Nek on the Constantia side. There's a runners tap on the...

De Hel Conservation Area offers an easy walk within an indigenous forest. A gentle and undemanding shaded walk within the Constantia area. Particularly suitable for those windy days in the Cape as the walk is pretty sheltered from the elements. Within a few minutes drive from Constantia...