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Specialists in Hiking & Walking treks of Hermanus region
Specialists in Hiking & Walking treks of Hermanus region
Mountains of Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley, Hermanus
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Hamilton Russell winery, Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus
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Hiking Tours and trails thro' apple orchards and wineries in Hermanus Hemel-en-Aarde
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Hiking Tours and trails on the mountains of Hermanus, near Cape Town
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FYNBOS & WINE DAY WALKS - Hermanus
1) ROTARY WAY – HAMILTON RUSSELL-BOUCHARD 5 km 2.5-3 hrs
A scenic, mostly downhill & easy walk from the top of Rotary Way though aromatic mountain fynbos to sample the fruit of Hamilton Russell‘s Estate vineyard. Hamilton Russell is one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and pioneered viticulture & winemaking in the Hemel & Aarde Valley.
“We are not so much using Hamilton Russell Vineyards to make Pinot noir and Chardonnay as we are using Pinot noir and Chardonnay to express the beauty and personality of Hamilton Russell Vineyards. Our terroir, in effect, "chose" these varieties as it’s most individual and beautiful expression.”
Anthony Hamilton Russell
Stroll on to the most awarded boutique wine estate - Bouchard Finlayson, for a superb tasting and deli platter which can be enjoyed in their unique cellar or beautiful garden. Transport to be arranged. Starts at Rotary Way Lookout and ends at Bouchard Finlayson Estate.
2) FERNKLOOF RESERVE - JEEP TRACK - HAMILTON RUSSELL- BOUCHARD 10 km 4-5 hrs
Stretch your legs on a guided walk from Fernkloof Reserves visitors’ center to the waterfall and Boekenhout’s Bos (Afro-montane forest) and up the Adder Ladder and onto the Jeep Track. A gentle rolling track dressed with colourful fynbos takes us to Hamilton Russell Estate where we relax and reward ourselves with a wine tasting.
Then a stroll to Bouchard Finlayson, globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa as well as exceptional Chardonnays’ & Sauvignon Blancs. The deli platter will not disappoint as you enjoy the beautiful garden setting. Starts at Fernkloof Reserve and ends at Bouchard Finlayson.
3) GALPIN HUT - JEEP TRACK- HAMILTON RUSSELL- BOUCHARD 14 km 5-7 hrs
Rated moderate to difficult the first 5km of this trail ascends through Fernkloof Reserve to Galpin Peak (596m) for spectacular views of both Walker Bay and the Hemel & Aarde Valley.
We take a break for refreshments at Galpin Hut before we descend, picking up the Jeep Track to make our way to the vineyards of Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson to enjoy well earned wine tastings and a delicious deli platter.
Trip includes tea, coffee & light snack at Galpin Hut.
Starts at Fernkloof Reserve and ends at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate.
Other walks & trails –
Grotto to DeKelders Beach Walk(18km)
Grotto-Sopies Klip (12km)
Kogelberg to Harold Porter Botanical Gardens (6km)
Kogelberg Reserve
Fernkloof Reserve
Registered Cathsseta Tourism & Wine Tour Guides, FGASA Field & Marine Guide
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OVERBERG WINE WALK
DAY WALKS
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Nature guided walks & trails
LIST OF DAY WALKS & TRAILS
1) ROTARY WAY – HAMILTON RUSSELL-BOUCHARD 5 km 2.5-3 hrs
A scenic, mostly downhill & easy walk from the top of Rotary Way though aromatic mountain fynbos to sample the fruit of Hamilton Russell‘s Estate vineyard. Hamilton Russell is one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and pioneered viticulture & winemaking in the Hemel & Aarde Valley.
“We are not so much using Hamilton Russell Vineyards to make Pinot noir and Chardonnay as we are using Pinot noir and Chardonnay to express the beauty and personality of Hamilton Russell Vineyards. Our terroir, in effect, "chose" these varieties as it’s most individual and beautiful expression.”
Anthony Hamilton Russell
Stroll on to the most awarded boutique wine estate - Bouchard Finlayson, for a superb tasting and deli platter which can be enjoyed in their unique cellar or beautiful garden. Transport to be arranged. Starts at Rotary Way Lookout and ends at Bouchard Finlayson Estate.
2) FERNKLOOF RESERVE - JEEP TRACK - HAMILTON RUSSELL- BOUCHARD 10 km 4-5 hrs
Stretch your legs on a guided walk from Fernkloof Reserves visitors’ center to the waterfall and Boekenhout’s Bos (Afro-montane forest) and up the Adder Ladder and onto the Jeep Track. A gentle rolling track dressed with colourful fynbos takes us to Hamilton Russell Estate where we relax and reward ourselves with a wine tasting.
Then a stroll to Bouchard Finlayson, globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa as well as exceptional Chardonnays’ & Sauvignon Blancs. The deli platter will not disappoint as you enjoy the beautiful garden setting. Starts at Fernkloof Reserve and ends at Bouchard Finlayson.
3) GALPIN HUT - JEEP TRACK- HAMILTON RUSSELL- BOUCHARD 14 km 5-7 hrs
Rated moderate to difficult the first 5km of this trail ascends through Fernkloof Reserve to Galpin Peak (596m) for spectacular views of both Walker Bay and the Hemel & Aarde Valley.
We take a break for refreshments at Galpin Hut before we descend, picking up the Jeep Track to make our way to the vineyards of Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson to enjoy well earned wine tastings and a delicious deli platter.
Trip includes tea, coffee & light snack at Galpin Hut.
Starts at Fernkloof Reserve and ends at Bouchard Finlayson Wine Estate.
Other walks & trails –
Grotto to DeKelders Beach Walk(18km)
Grotto-Sopies Klip (12km)
Kogelberg to Harold Porter Botanical Gardens (6km)
Kogelberg Reserve
Fernkloof Reserve
Registered Cathsseta Tourism & Wine Tour Guides, FGASA Field & Marine Guide
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OVERBERG WINE WALK
DAY WALKS
- 1) Babylonian–storen Mountain Wine Walk
- 9 km (3-4 hrs walking time)
- Easy-moderate walk
- Fynbos, vineyards and farms
- Wine Tastings at Ataraxia and Spookfontein
- Lunch option at Spookfontein – or – nearby Moggs Country Cookhouse
- 2) Bouchard Finlayson Experience
- 6-7 km (2-3 hrs walking time)
- Easy walk
- Protea fynbos, farm lands, Afromontane forest & vineyards
- Wine tastings at La Vierge & Bouchard Finlayson
- Deli platter (2 people sharing)
- 3) Sumaridge Estate Experience
- 6-7 km (2.5-3 hrs walking time)
- Easy -moderate walk
- Farms, fynbos, orchards and vineyards.
- Wine tasting at Sumaridge Estate
- 4) La Vierge Route
- 6 km ( 3-4 hr total time)
- Requires a later start time (from 10 a.m)
- Easy - moderate walk
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Nature guided walks & trails
LIST OF DAY WALKS & TRAILS
- Grotto Beach Walk 12 km 3hrs Marine guided barefoot walk to SopiesKlip
- Grotto to De Kelders 18 km full day Transport one-way
- Hermanus Cliff path 10 km 5hrs New harbour to Piet se Bos Milkwood Forest
- Fernkloof Nature Reserve – Nature hikes
- 3 km Waterfall & Flower Walk
- 5-8km Route
- 10-14 km Galpin Peak, Sculpture Corner, Aasvoelkop
- Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve (this is 45mins from Hermanus)
- Palmiet River Walk 10 km 3-4 hrs
- Oudebosch-Harold Porter 6 km 4 hrs
- Kogelberg Trail 24 km 9 hrs
- 3 Sisters Trail 8 km 6 hrs (tough)
Happy group of Hikers at Bouchard Finlayson winery
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Winery and mountain views Hemel-en-Aarde wine valley, Hermanus
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Galpin Peak, Fernkloof, hiking in Hermanus
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Leopards Gorge, hiking mountains of Hermanus
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Hermanus Is Open - come and explore
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Hermanus Is Open - come and explore - near Cape Town, South Africa
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Tour Operators, Tour Guides and Tourism Transport based in Hermanus - covering Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Garden Route and all of the Western Cape province, South Africa
CATHSSETA Tourism board dept of South Africa
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Tourism Department of South Africa
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Tourism Dept of the local Hermanus and Overstrand Municipality
HATT is totally endorsed, fully encouraged and 100% supported by the local -
1) Tourism Department of the Overstrand Municipality - and -
2) Road Traffic Police Dept. of Hermanus/Overstrand
Manager: Tourism Marketing Overstrand Municipality
1) Tourism Department of the Overstrand Municipality - and -
2) Road Traffic Police Dept. of Hermanus/Overstrand
Manager: Tourism Marketing Overstrand Municipality
Hermanus Association of Transport and Tourism (HATT)
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