Weekend Wine Walk
Embark on a fascinating journey through the enchanting Hemel Aarde Valley in the Overberg with our guided weekend wine walk experience. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of fynbos, vineyards, and olive groves as you explore this hidden gem. Starting just 3 km from Hermanus town, the world-renowned Hemel Aarde Valley stretches northeast to Caledon along the scenic R320, adorned with vineyards, berry farms, and charming farm-stalls to discover. Nestled between two majestic mountain ranges, the Kleinriver Mountains and the Babilonstoring Mountains, with its towering peak reaching 1161 meters, this valley promises a captivating adventure.
Unveiling the Hemel Aarde Valley Vineyard
Embark on the Fynbos Wine Day Wine Walk
| Walks | Trails | Distance (km) | Time (hours) | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Wine Ramble | 52.5 | 3 | Easy | Mostly downhill |
| Fernkloof Wine Walk | 10 | 4-5 | Moderate | |
| Galpin Peak Wine Hike | 13 | 5-6 | Moderate | With 5 km ascent |
Experience Overnight Trails
| Hemel Aarde Valley Slackpack trail | Distance (km) | Time (hours) | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 16 | 6 | Moderate |
| Day 2 | 15 | > | Easy to moderate |
Indulge in a memorable weekend wine walk as we guide you through a selection of the finest vineyards scattered across the Hemel en Aarde valley. Wander through picturesque farms, relish in the culinary delights of light lunches paired with the vineyards’ best wines. If time is of the essence, opt for delightful day walks with delectable lunch stops and at least two wine tastings. For a more immersive experience, embark on longer hikes taking a day or more, accompanied by a delightful dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at wine estates, guest houses, self-catering chalets, or B&Bs. Each option is tailored to suit various fitness levels and cater to special interest groups. Get in touch with us for more personalized options and begin your unforgettable wine adventure today.
Lunch at Spookfontein
Bosman winery
Hamilton Russell
Wine tasting Hamilton Russell
October Ramble
Hamilton Russell
The Bulgarian team
Bouchard Finlayson tasting
Wine tasting at Bosman winery
Ataraxia wine tasting
Overberg Wine Walk
Vineyard
Vineyards
Babylonstoren from Creation
Hamilton Russell
Wine tasting Hamilton Russell
October Ramble
Hamilton Russell
Bouchard Finlayson tasting
Overberg Wine Walk
Hermanus as a base
So our weekend wine walk offers 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.
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.
Spookfontein
Spookfontein Estate
Vineyards of Creation
Autumn harvest
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson Estate
Hermanus cliff path
Hemel & Aarde Valley Walk
Botanising
Hemel en Aarde valley
Babylonstorin Mountains
Bouchard Finlayson wine tasting
Bouchard Finlayson Tasting Room
Hikers
Hamilton Russell
Hamilton Russell
Wine tasting Hamilton Russell
Walk to Spookfontein
Ataraxia
Spookfontein
Spookfontein Estate
Vineyards of Creation
Autumn harvest
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson Estate
Bouchard Finlayson wine tasting
Bouchard Finlayson Tasting Room
Hikers
Hamilton Russell
Hamilton Russell
Wine tasting Hamilton Russell
Ataraxia
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