Route 2
Go over the top at the spectacular passes of Bainskloof, Helshoogte, Franschhoek, and Kogmanskloof, and gawk at the lush gardens of Stellenbosch University, Schoonzicht, Babylonstoren, Asttack, and Soekershof. You can bring on the biodynamic with an organic wine and food tour hosted by Coffeebeans Routes, drift down the Breede River with a glass of wine in hand at Viljoensdrift, and then meat and eat at the legendary Mr. Chippa’s in Paarl. Cycle and sip your way through the scenery with Bikes n Wines or the Dwars River Valley Cycle Tour, savour world-class sculpture at Dylan Lewis, Delaire Graaff, and beyond with Art Trails, and explore the cool interiors of spectacular Cape Dutch heritage buildings alongside Five Star Guides. Put the Wow! back into wine during an exclusive cellar tour at independent, world-class producers, float below pristine waterfalls at Paarl Mountain Reserve, Mont Rochelle, Steenbraskloof, and Crystal Pools with The Fynbos Guy, fly along thrilling single-track trails at Dirtopia and Boschendal with iRide, and finally, meet the Karretjiemense at the Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary.
In the western foothills of the Hawequa Mountains lies a little-explored route of winding mountain passes, expansive country estates, earthy farms bursting with produce and pretty country lanes connecting heritage towns and villages together.
This beautiful valley which plays host to the upper reaches of the Breede River connects the mountain town of Ceres to the winelands town of Swellendam. This is the realm of ‘big country’: lonely open roads, large sweeping farms and all framed by high and rugged mountains on three sides of the valley. A place to breathe out in splendid silence and isolation. The road today is the little-known R60 road that connects Cape Town to the more famous Route 62.
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Sorry but full routes are only available to Greenwood Guide customers. We hope you’ve enjoyed a taste of what’s in included. Buy one of the routes today, now 50% off!
Sorry but full routes are only available to Greenwood Guide customers. We hope you’ve enjoyed a taste of what’s in included. Buy one of the routes today, now 50% off!
Explore the Cape Winelands by crossing dramatic mountain passes, strolling world-class gardens and art trails, savoring organic wines, cycling scenic valleys, and discovering historic heritage.