Wine Walk Options
1. Fynbos & Wine Day Walks
2. Overberg Wine Walk
3. Overberg Vine to Beach slack-pack
This is Wine Country
Our wine walks, trails and slack-pack walks or hikes are done in the famous Hemel en Aarde valley part of the Overberg and Cape Fold-belt mountains. Because this is a wine region with many world famous wine Estates like Bouchard Finlayson and Sumaridge, Bouchard famous for its award winning Galpin Peak Pinot Noir. Almost 90% of the Hemel en Aarde wine farms and estates are IPW compliant
Day Wine Walks
We have 4 day walks to chose from.
- Babylonstoren Wine Walk
- Bouchard Finlayson Experience
- Sumaridge Experience
- La Vierge Experience
Babylonstoren Wine Walk
Scenic valley stroll on farm roads and single track trails alongside the impressive Babylonstoren & Kleinrivier Mountains, through olive groves and vineyards.
- 9 km (3-4 hrs walking time)
- Easy-moderate walk
- Fynbos, vineyards and farms
- Tastings at Ataraxia and Spookfontein
- Lunch option at Spookfontein or nearby Moggs Country Cookhouse
Bouchard Fynlayson Experience
Fynbos & vineyard ramble from La Vierge hilltop through to Bouchard Finlayson Estate, the most awarded wine estate in the valley.
- 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)
Sumaridge Estate Experience
Panoramic mountain views are enjoyed as we walk around the De Bos dam, through vineyards, orchards and horse stud farms. Returning to the beautifully appointed Sumaridge tasting room to sample the estate wines.
- 6-7 km (2.5-3 hrs walking time)
- Easy -moderate walk
- Farms, fynbos, orchards and vineyards.
- Wine tasting at Sumaridge Estate
La Vierge Route
Start the adventure with a La Vierge wine tasting, enjoyed with a fabulous view of the Hemel & Aarde Valley wine valley. From here the trail winds through farmland and country roads to Sumaridge Wine Estate for another excellent tasting of the valleys best.
- 6 km ( 3-4 hr total time)
- Requires a later start time (from 10 a.m)
- Easy – moderate walk
- Wine tasting at La Vierge winery and Sumaridge Estate
Wine Region
On the Overberg wine walk we explore the beautiful bio diverse reserves and estates and many of the numerous vineyards scattered throughout the Hemel en Aarde valley 3 Km from the quaint town of Hermanus. Because the many vineyards in the Hemel en Aarde valley allow walks through and across their farms and offer light lunches and meals with their vineyards best. Therefore we are able to offer the following three options to choose from.
Overberg Wine Walk
On our wine walks we offer 2, 3 and 4 night options to suit you needs.
Overberg vine to beach slack-pack. 3 night option
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Day 1 |
Arrive after lunch |
Settle into accommodation |
Braai and stars |
Km |
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Day 2 |
Hike farm accommodation to Spookfontein cottages |
mostly flat – easy walk |
Wine and dine |
10 |
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Day 3 |
Spookfontein to Baleens Hotel Hermanus |
a bit of a climb – moderate |
Dinner |
12 |
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Day 4 |
Baleens Hotel to Sopies Klip return- 12 km beach walk |
long beach walk – moderate |
Grotto beach finish |
12 |
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Total approx |
34 |
The Overberg vine to beach slack-pack. 4 night option
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Day 1 |
Arrive after lunch |
Settle into accomodation |
Braai and stars |
Km |
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Day 2 |
Hike farm accommodation In Hemel en Aarde valley to different farm accommodation |
mostly flat – easy walk
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Dinner and wine |
Km 12 |
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Day 3 |
Hike farm accommodation to Spookfontein cottages |
mostly flat – easy walk |
Dinner and wine |
10 |
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Day 4 |
Spookfontein to Baleen’s |
Bit of a climb – moderate |
Dinner and wine |
12 |
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Day 5 |
Baleens to Sopies Klip |
Beach walk – easy walk |
Depart midday |
12 |
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Total distance approx |
46 |
De Kelders shore
Grotto beach
Klipgat cave closeup
Sopies area
View from the zigzag-Kleinrivier
Rotary 3 dams
Sculpture corner Fernkloof
Overberg Wine Walk
View of Babylonstorin from the Baboon path
View of Babylonstorin mountain range from the baboon path to Aasvoelkop
Aasvoelkop trig beacon
Klein River estuary
View from Aasvoelkop
Mountain Fynbos
Unspoiled Fynbos as far as the eye can see
Grotto beach fun
Grotto blue flag beach
Sopiesklip
Resting
Hemel en Aarde valley
Gill talking about Fynbos
Guided wine walk
vines and mountains
Vineyards at Newton-Johnson
Sumaridge
Child friendly Sumaridge
Fresh tuna with wasabi mayonnaise
Fresh tuna with wasabi mayonnaise
Pork ramen
Spookfontein Pavlova
Pavlova
Spookfontein brownie
Overberg Wine Walk
Wine Country
This is wine country – the Hemel en Aarde valley is a famous wine growing region in the Western Cape, offering wine tastings at the numerous award winning Wine Estates that will satisfy the most discerning wine connoisseur.
A Guided Overberg wine walk from 2-4 days within the fynbos, vineyards and olive groves of the Hemel & Aarde Valley in the Overberg. The Hemel & Aarde Valley starts about 3 km from Hermanus town and heads northeast to Caledon along the R 320, dotted with vineyards, berry farms and farm-stalls to visit.
Explore the beautiful bio diverse reserves and estates , sample award winning wines and overnight in comfortable guest houses and farms. Many of the numerous vineyards scattered throughout the Hemel en Aarde valley offer walks through and across their farms and offer light lunches and meals with their vineyards best. Its possible to do day walks with lunch stops or longer hikes of one day or longer with dinner and overnight accommodation at the wine estates or guest houses, self catering chalets or B&B’s. All these options are tailor-made to suite fitness levels and special interest groups. Feel free to contact us for more options.
Superb Tasting venue
Lunch with a view
Hamilton Russell Estate
Hamilton Russell Tasting venue
Newton-Johnson Wines
Hemel & Aarde Valley
Vineyards of Creation
Autumn harvest
Overberg Wine Hike
Hermanus as a base
If you prefer to enjoy the option of hiking the vineyards and olive groves of the Hemel & Aarde Valley during the day, and also enjoying the night life of the many open-air restaurants and coffee shops. With the possibility of seeing our annual visitors the Southern Right Whale, we can arrange accommodation in one of the many hotels or B and B’s.
Hermanus also has an abundance of other marine life to enjoy, Brydes, Minkie and Humpback Whales, Bottelnose and common Dolphins, pods of over 500 have been seen feeding from the Cliff Path. Southern Right Whale Another option to consider is the many exciting cycling routes the area has to offer in the Hemel & Aarde Valley, we have a very well equipped cycle shop where one is able to hire a mountain bike and equipment required to suit your needs.