Weekend Wine Walk

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.

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.

Valley Map